In a survey of the best cricket grounds in the world, published in the latest issue of The Cricketer magazine (May 2012), a panel of 40 cricket experts has rated Sahara Park Newlands as the 2nd best cricket ground in the world after the historic Lords in London. Andre Odendaal, CEO of the Western Province Cricket Association, said this is an important endorsement of a place that special meaning for both Capetonians and South Africa cricket, and the WPCA is proud it has maintained the high ratings Sahara Park Newlands has traditionally enhoyed in world cricket.
The following grounds to the list:
Since the first Test match being played here in 1889, it has grown into a world class facility (successfully hosted the 2003 One Day World Cup, the inaugural T20 World Cup and IPL games in 2009). Not only does it play hosts to top international teams and successful local franchise, the Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras, but is has beautiful fuction venues and conference facilities that no one can hire at a normal fee. For more on hiring function venue call, +27 216572003 for more info.
When visiting Cape Town, make sure you get to visit the most scenic cricket ground in South Africa, Sahara Park Newlands where leather meets willow as the evening sun blends into the backdrop of the 8th wonder of the world, Table Mountain.
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The following grounds to the list:
- Lords, London
- Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa
- Adelaide Oval, Australia
- Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka
- Trent Bridge, Nottingham
- Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia
- Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Antigua Recreation Ground, Antigua
- Kensington Oval, Barbados
- Basin Reserve, New Zealand
- Eden Gardens, India
Since the first Test match being played here in 1889, it has grown into a world class facility (successfully hosted the 2003 One Day World Cup, the inaugural T20 World Cup and IPL games in 2009). Not only does it play hosts to top international teams and successful local franchise, the Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras, but is has beautiful fuction venues and conference facilities that no one can hire at a normal fee. For more on hiring function venue call, +27 216572003 for more info.
When visiting Cape Town, make sure you get to visit the most scenic cricket ground in South Africa, Sahara Park Newlands where leather meets willow as the evening sun blends into the backdrop of the 8th wonder of the world, Table Mountain.
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