Biggest Cricket Stadiums in South Africa
By Arjit - January 14, 2021 - Last updated on Oct 04, 2022 12:47 PM
This is a list of cricket grounds in South Africa. The list includes biggest grounds that have been used for Test, One Day International, Twenty20 International, first-class, cricket matches. Grounds that have hosted mens international cricket games are listed
List of South Africa cricket grounds by capacity
| Rank | Stadium | Capacity | Location |
| 1 | Wanderers Stadium | 34,000 | Johannesburg |
| 2 | Kingsmead Cricket Ground | 25,000 | Durban |
| 3 | Newlands Cricket Ground | 25,000 | Cape Town |
| 4 | Centurion Park | 21,000 | Centurion |
| 5 | Mangaung Oval | 20,000 | Bloemfontein |
| 6 | Willowmoore Park | 20,000 | Benoni |
| 7 | St Georges Park Cricket Ground | 19,000 | Port Elizabeth |
| 8 | Senwes Park | 18,000 | Potchefstroom |
| 9 | Buffalo Park | 15,000 | East-London |
| 10 | De Beers Diamond Oval | 11,000 | Kimberley |
1) Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
The Imperial Wanderers Stadium ( Affectionately known as the Bullring due to its intimidating atmosphere) is a stadium situated just south of Sandton in Illovo, Johannesburg in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Test, One Day and First class cricket matches are played here. It is also the home ground for the Highveld Lions, formerly known as Gauteng (Transvaal).
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The stadium has a seating capacity of 34,000, and was built in 1956 to replace the Old Wanderers Stadium. It was completely overhauled following South Africas readmission to international cricket in 1991. In 1996, five new 65-metre-high (213 ft) floodlight masts replaced the existing four 30-metre-high (98 ft) masts, enabling day-night limited-overs cricket. It is nicknamed The Bullring due to its design and intimidating atmosphere.
On 1 October 2004, the Wanderers Clubhouse was virtually destroyed by fire. At that stage it was known as Liberty Life Wanderers, but as from the 2008/09 season, Bidvest Group took up the sponsoring of the ground, thus it became its present-day name of BIDVest Wanderers Stadium until the end of September 2019.
On 4 October 2019, the Wanderers Stadium announced a new naming rights deal with Imperial Logistics. The stadium is now referred to as Imperial Wanderers Stadium
FACTS
| Opened | 1956 |
| Capacity | 34000 |
| Known as | Kent Park |
| Ends | Corlett Drive End, Golf Course End |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Time Zone | UTC +02:00 |
| Home to | Gauteng, Transvaal |
| Floodlights | Yes |
STATS - TEST
| Total matches | 37 |
| Matches won batting first | 17 |
| Matches won bowling first | 10 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 313 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 280 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 252 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 206 |
| Highest total recorded | 652/7 (146 Ov) by AUS vs RSA |
| Lowest total recorded | 49/10 (29.1 Ov) by PAK vs RSA |
STATS - ODI
| Total matches | 43 |
| Matches won batting first | 17 |
| Matches won bowling first | 26 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 236 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 206 |
| Highest total recorded | 438/9 (49.5 Ov) by RSA vs AUS |
| Lowest total recorded | 109/10 (23 Ov) by SL vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 438/9 (49.5 Ov) by RSA vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 149/10 (45 Ov) by RSA vs ENG |
STATS - T20
| Total matches | 23 |
| Matches won batting first | 12 |
| Matches won bowling first | 11 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 170 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 141 |
| Highest total recorded | 260/6 (20 Ov) by SL vs KEN |
| Lowest total recorded | 83/10 (15.5 Ov) by BAN vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 208/2 (17.4 Ov) by RSA vs WI |
| Lowest score defended | 118/7 (14 Ov) by RSA vs BAN |
2) Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban
Kingsmead is a cricket ground in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Its stated capacity is 25,000, although grass terracing makes up part of the viewing area. The end names are the Umgeni End (north) and the Old Fort Road End (south). It is the home ground of the KwaZulu-Natal Dolphins.
In October 2019, Hollywoodbets was announced as the naming rights sponsor to the ground, with it now being known as Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium until August 2024.
The venue hosted the first home Test for the South African cricket team after re-admission into international cricket and also hosted the Test against the English cricket team in 1939, which lasted from the third to the thirteenth of March and was called off over fears that the English would miss their ship home.
The first Test match to be played here was between South Africa and England on 18 January 1923, which resulted in a draw on the 5th day
It has been renowned as a seamers wicket, and there is also a famous myth regarding how the tide affects batting conditions, as the ground is quite close to the beach. Many batting collapses in matches in the past have jokingly been blamed on changes in the tide.
On 19 September 2007 the ground witnessed Yuvraj Singhs iconic six consecutive sixes off Stuart Broads over in the World Twenty20 match between India and England, to mark the fastest fifty ever in any form of cricket.
FACTS
| Capacity | 25000 |
| Known as | Sahara Stadium; Kingsmead |
| Ends | Umgeni End, Old Fort End |
| Location | Durban, South Africa |
| Time Zone | UTC +02:00 |
| Home to | KwaZulu-Natal, Natal |
| Floodlights | Yes |
STATS - ODI
| Total matches | 47 |
| Matches won batting first | 22 |
| Matches won bowling first | 18 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 235 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 184 |
| Highest total recorded | 372/6 (49.2 Ov) by RSA vs AUS |
| Lowest total recorded | 91/10 (29.1 Ov) by IND vs RSA |
| Highest score chased | 372/6 (49.2 Ov) by RSA vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 208/6 (50 Ov) by PAK vs RSA |
STATS - T20
| Total matches | 15 |
| Matches won batting first | 7 |
| Matches won bowling first | 6 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 152 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 139 |
| Highest total recorded | 218/4 (20 Ov) by IND vs ENG |
| Lowest total recorded | 73/10 (16.5 Ov) by KEN vs NZ |
| Highest score chased | 158/4 (19.1 Ov) by RSA vs NZ |
| Lowest score defended | 164/9 (20 Ov) by NZ vs ENG |
3) Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
Newlands Cricket Ground (known as Six Gun Grill Newlands for sponsorship reasons) in Cape Town is a South African cricket ground. It is the home of the Cape Cobras, who play in the Sunfoil Series, Momentum 1 Day Cup and RamSlam Pro20 competitions. It is also a venue for Test matches, ODIs and T20Is. Newlands is regarded as one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world, being overlooked by Table Mountain and Devils Peak. It is close to Newlands Stadium, which is a rugby union and football venue. The cricket ground opened in 1888. In March 2019, it was announced that the owners of Newlands Cricket Ground, the Western Province Cricket Association, went into partnership with Sanlam, to form a new office-block development as part of the cricket ground.
The title deed for the land currently containing the ground was granted to a brewer, Jacob Letterstedt in 1845, who then presented it to his daughter, Lydia Corrina, as a wedding present upon her marriage to the Vicomte de Montmort.
FACTS
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Known as | Sahara Park; Newlands; Western Province Cricket Club; Newlands A |
| Ends | Wynberg End, Kelvin Grove End |
| Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Time Zone | UTC +02:00 |
| Home to | Western Province |
| Floodlights | Yes |
STATS - TEST
| Total matches | 58 |
| Matches won batting first | 23 |
| Matches won bowling first | 24 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 328 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 296 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 235 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 161 |
| Highest total recorded | 651/10 (154.3 Ov) by RSA vs AUS |
| Lowest total recorded | 35/10 (22.4 Ov) by RSA vs ENG |
STATS - ODI
| Total matches | 43 |
| Matches won batting first | 28 |
| Matches won bowling first | 15 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 235 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 188 |
| Highest total recorded | 367/5 (50 Ov) by RSA vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 43/10 (19.5 Ov) by PAK vs WI |
| Highest score chased | 259/3 (47.4 Ov) by RSA vs ENG |
| Lowest score defended | 140/9 (50 Ov) by RSA vs WI |
STATS - T20
| Total matches | 23 |
| Matches won batting first | 7 |
| Matches won bowling first | 15 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 154 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 145 |
| Highest total recorded | 193/5 (20 Ov) by AUS vs RSA |
| Lowest total recorded | 96/10 (15.3 Ov) by RSA vs AUS |
| Highest score chased | 192/1 (17.4 Ov) by ENG vs RSA |
| Lowest score defended | 154/8 (20 Ov) by RSA vs ENG |
4) Centurion Park, Centurion
Centurion Park is a cricket ground in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa. It is also known as SuperSport Park since television company Supersport bought shares in the stadium. The capacity of the ground is 22,000.
The Titans cricket team, have played most of their home games here since 2004. The ground was home to the Titans predecessor team Northerns (previously Northern Transvaal) since 1986.
This ground was a venue for 2003 Cricket World Cup and the Indian Premier League 2009 which took place in South Africa. It was also selected as a venue for ICC Champions Trophy 2009 and hosted the final on 5 October 2009, one of the greatest achievements for this stadium. Sachin Tendulkar also scored his 50th Test Match century on this ground.
It hosted an Australian rules football practice match in 2008 between Carlton and Fremantle.
Supersport Park also hosted a domestic and continental Sixes tournament, where home side, the Titans, came out on top in the domestic competition, and South Africa winning the continental competition against Kenya in the final.
FACTS
| Capacity | 22,000 |
| Known as | SuperSport Centurion; Centurion Park |
| Ends | Pavilion End, Hennops River End |
| Location | Centurion, South Africa |
| Time Zone | UTC +02:00 |
| Home to | Northern Transvaal, Northerns |
| Floodlights | Yes |
STATS - TEST
| Total matches | 26 |
| Matches won batting first | 11 |
| Matches won bowling first | 11 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 329 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 326 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 237 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 161 |
| Highest total recorded | 621/10 (142.1 Ov) by RSA vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 101/10 (34.4 Ov) by ENG vs RSA |
STATS - ODI
| Total matches | 54 |
| Matches won batting first | 22 |
| Matches won bowling first | 30 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 246 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 209 |
| Highest total recorded | 392/6 (50 Ov) by RSA vs PAK |
| Lowest total recorded | 118/10 (32.2 Ov) by RSA vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 319/3 (46.2 Ov) by RSA vs ENG |
| Lowest score defended | 198/10 (44.3 Ov) by AFRICAXI vs ASIAXI |
STATS - T20
| Total matches | 12 |
| Matches won batting first | 8 |
| Matches won bowling first | 3 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 172 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 147 |
| Highest total recorded | 241/6 (20 Ov) by RSA vs ENG |
| Lowest total recorded | 100/10 (12.2 Ov) by RSA vs PAK |
| Highest score chased | 226/5 (19.1 Ov) by ENG vs RSA |
| Lowest score defended | 126/5 (10 Ov) by RSA vs SL |
5) Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Mangaung Oval, previously known as Springbok Park, Chevrolet Park, Goodyear Park, and OUTsurance Oval, is a cricket oval in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches. It is the home of the Knights cricket team. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1989.
The ground hosted its first one-day international in December 1992 when South Africa cruised to an eight-wicket victory over India. In October 2000 it was accorded full Test status with the visit of Zimbabwe.
Early in 1994 at the ground Hansie Cronje smashed 251 with 28 fours and six sixes against the touring Australians. The ground played its part in South African Test history when, fittingly, Allan Donald, who as a Free State cricketer played many times at the ground, became the first South African to capture 300 Test wickets during the First Test against New Zealand in November 2000
FACTS
| Capacity | 20000 |
| Known as | Chevrolet Park, OUTsurance Oval, Goodyear Park, Springbok Park |
| Ends | Loch Logan End, Willows End |
| Location | Bloemfontein, South Africa |
| Time Zone | UTC +02:00 |
| Home to | Free State, Orange Free State |
| Floodlights | Yes |
STATS - TEST
| Total matches | 5 |
| Matches won batting first | 3 |
| Matches won bowling first | 2 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 411 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 301 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 224 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 78 |
| Highest total recorded | 573/4 (120 Ov) by RSA vs BAN |
| Lowest total recorded | 147/10 (42.5 Ov) by BAN vs RSA |
STATS - ODI
| Total matches | 31 |
| Matches won batting first | 13 |
| Matches won bowling first | 16 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 239 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 196 |
| Highest total recorded | 399/9 (50 Ov) by ENG vs RSA |
| Lowest total recorded | 78/10 (24 Ov) by ZIM vs RSA |
| Highest score chased | 274/4 (48.3 Ov) by RSA vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 203/6 (50 Ov) by AUS vs RSA |
STATS - T20
| Total matches | 4 |
| Matches won batting first | 3 |
| Matches won bowling first | 1 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 149 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 130 |
| Highest total recorded | 195/4 (20 Ov) by RSA vs BAN |
| Highest score chased | 169/3 (15.5 Ov) by RSA vs ZIM |
| Lowest score defended | 64/4 (9 Ov) by RSAW vs BANW |
6) Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Willowmoore Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Benoni, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches and hosted two matches during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1924. After withdrawing their sponsorship from St Georges Park in Port Elizabeth, Sahara started sponsoring Willowmoore Park, thus for sponsorship reasons it is known as "Sahara Willowmoore Park".
FACTS
| Opened | 1924 |
| Capacity | 20,000 |
| Known as | Sahara Willowmoore Park |
| Ends | Chalet End, Ekurhuleni End |
| Location | Benoni, South Africa |
| Time Zone | UTC +02:00 |
| Home to | South Africa, Easterns |
STATS - ODI
| Total matches | 22 |
| Matches won batting first | 7 |
| Matches won bowling first | 13 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 240 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 185 |
| Highest total recorded | 399/6 (50 Ov) by RSA vs ZIM |
| Lowest total recorded | 91/10 (26.4 Ov) by NED vs BER |
| Highest score chased | 258/3 (41.4 Ov) by SL vs RSA |
| Lowest score defended | 295/5 (50 Ov) by RSA vs ZIM |
STATS - T20
| Total matches | 2 |
| Matches won bowling first | 2 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 148 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 150 |
| Highest total recorded | 174/6 (19.1 Ov) by RSAW vs PAKW |
| Highest score chased | 174/6 (19.1 Ov) by RSAW vs PAKW |
7) St Georges Park Cricket Ground, Port Elizabeth
St George’s Park Cricket Ground (also known as St Georges Park, Crusaders Ground[4] or simply Crusaders) is a cricket ground in St Georges Park, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. It is the home of the Port Elizabeth Cricket Club, one of the oldest cricket clubs in South Africa, and the Eastern Province Club. It is also one of the venues at which Test matches and One Day Internationals are played in South Africa. It is older than Kingswood College in Grahamstown. The ground is notable for its brass band that plays during major matches, adding a unique flavour to its atmosphere.
The ground hosted its first Test match in March 1889 when England defeated South Africa by 8 wickets. This was South Africa’s first Test match. As of 2005, there have been 21 Test matches played at the ground of which South Africa has won 8 and their opponents 9 with 4 draws.
The first One Day International played at the ground was in December 1992 when South Africa beat India by 6 wickets. As of 2005, there have been 25 One Day Internationals played at the ground including five in the Cricket World Cup in 2003.
FACTS
| Opened | 1882 |
| Capacity | 19000 |
| Known as | Sahara Oval; Crusaders Ground, St Georges Park |
| Ends | Duckpond End, Park Drive End |
| Location | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Time Zone | UTC +02:00 |
| Home to | Eastern Province |
| Floodlights | Yes |
STATS - T20
| Total matches | 3 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Matches won bowling first | 1 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 131 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 117 |
| Highest total recorded | 179/6 (20 Ov) by RSA vs NZ |
| Highest score chased | 60/5 (9.5 Ov) by WI vs RSA |
| Lowest score defended | 158/4 (20 Ov) by RSA vs AUS |
8) Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
Senwes Cricket Stadium is a Cricket ground in Potchefstroom, North West Province, South Africa. It has hosted two Test matches, with the first in 2002. The Highveld Lions also play some home matches here. It is also home to AFL South Africa, the Australian rules football body responsible for developing the game in that country and the stadium is home to the South African national Australian rules football team, the Lions. On 29 October 2017, the venue hosted its first T20I match for South Africa against Bangladesh which was the 100th T20I for South Africa.
FACTS
| Known as | North West Cricket Stadium Sedgars Park, Potchefstroom |
| Ends | Cargo Motors End, University End |
| Location | Potchefstroom, South Africa |
| Time Zone | UTC +02:00 |
| Home to | South Africa, North West |
| Floodlights | Yes |
STATS - TEST
| Total matches | 2 |
| Matches won batting first | 1 |
| Matches won bowling first | 1 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 355 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 401 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 177 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 90 |
| Highest total recorded | 496/3 (146 Ov) by RSA vs BAN |
| Lowest total recorded | 90/10 (32.4 Ov) by BAN vs RSA |
STATS - ODI
| Total matches | 27 |
| Matches won batting first | 10 |
| Matches won bowling first | 15 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 228 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 195 |
| Highest total recorded | 418/5 (50 Ov) by RSA vs ZIM |
| Lowest total recorded | 45/10 (14 Ov) by NAM vs AUS |
| Highest score chased | 273/2 (39 Ov) by RSA vs ZIM |
| Lowest score defended | 225/7 (48 Ov) by RSAW vs SLW |
STATS - T20
| Total matches | 3 |
| Matches won batting first | 1 |
| Matches won bowling first | 2 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 173 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 148 |
| Highest total recorded | 224/4 (20 Ov) by RSA vs BAN |
| Lowest total recorded | 141/10 (18.3 Ov) by BAN vs RSA |
| Highest score chased | 168/3 (18.5 Ov) by INDW vs RSAW |
| Lowest score defended | 224/4 (20 Ov) by RSA vs BAN |
9) Buffalo Park, East-London
Buffalo Park is a cricket ground located in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is one of the home grounds for the Warriors cricket team, and the principal home ground for Border. It can hold up to 20,000 spectators.Buffalo Park superseded the Jan Smuts Ground in East London as Borders main home ground in the 1987–88 season. It has hosted one Test match, in October 2002, and hosted a number of One Day Internationals.
FACTS
| Capacity | 15000 |
| Ends | Buffalo Park Drive End, Bunkers Hill End |
| Location | East London, South Africa |
| Time Zone | UTC +02:00 |
| Home to | Border |
| Floodlights | Yes |
STATS - TEST
| Total matches | 1 |
| Matches won batting first | 1 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 529 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 170 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 252 |
| Highest total recorded | 529/4 (129 Ov) by RSA vs BAN |
| Lowest total recorded | 170/10 (58.4 Ov) by BAN vs RSA |
STATS - ODI
| Total matches | 22 |
| Matches won batting first | 10 |
| Matches won bowling first | 12 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 225 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 194 |
| Highest total recorded | 369/6 (50 Ov) by RSA vs BAN |
| Lowest total recorded | 115/10 (43.4 Ov) by ENG vs RSA |
| Highest score chased | 257/5 (47.1 Ov) by SL vs NZ |
| Lowest score defended | 129/10 (41.4 Ov) by RSA vs ENG |
STATS - T20
| Total matches | 4 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Matches won bowling first | 2 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 161 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 153 |
| Highest total recorded | 177/8 (20 Ov) by RSA vs ENG |
| Lowest total recorded | 126/10 (17.2 Ov) by ZIM vs RSA |
| Highest score chased | 169/2 (19 Ov) by NZ vs RSA |
| Lowest score defended | 177/8 (20 Ov) by RSA vs ENG |
10) De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley
The De Beers Diamond Oval is a multi-purpose stadium in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. It opened in 1973 and has a capacity of 11,000. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches and is the home venue of both the VKB Knights, in the Sunfoil Series, and Northern Cape (formerly Griqualand West), in the CSA Provincial Competitions. Griqualand West left the old De Beers Stadium ahead of the 1973–74 season and have been resident at the Diamond Oval since then.
The ground is in the Cassandra district of Kimberley at the junction of Lardner Burke Avenue with Dickenson Avenue. It is adjacent to the Kimberley Country Club and close to the De Beers companys technical training campus.
FACTS
| Capacity | 11000 |
| Known as | De Beers Country Club; Kimberley Country |
| Ends | North End, South End |
| Location | Kimberley, South Africa |
| Time Zone | UTC +02:00 |
| Home to | Griqualand West |
STATS - ODI
| Total matches | 18 |
| Matches won batting first | 6 |
| Matches won bowling first | 12 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 223 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 182 |
| Highest total recorded | 304/5 (48.4 Ov) by SL vs RSA |
| Lowest total recorded | 71/10 (36.5 Ov) by BANW vs RSAW |
| Highest score chased | 304/5 (48.4 Ov) by SL vs RSA |
| Lowest score defended | 279/8 (50 Ov) by NZ vs RSA |
STATS - T20
| Total matches | 2 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 160 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 148 |
| Highest total recorded | 194/6 (20 Ov) by RSA vs ZIM |
| Lowest score defended | 127/6 (20 Ov) by RSAW vs BANW |
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