Sunday 28 August 2011

Newlands Cricket Ground

Newlands Cricket Ground is a South African cricket ground in Cape Town. It's the home of the Cape Cobras. It is also a venue for Test matches. Newlands is one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world, being overlooked by Table Mountain and Devil's Peak. The first Test match was played in March 1889 in this ground, when England defeated South Africa by an innings and 202 runs. The first One Day International played at the ground was in December 1992 when South Africa beat India by 6 wickets.
As of January 2011, there have been 46 Test matches played at the ground of which South Africa has won 17, their opponents 19 and 10 which ended in a draw. Besides Tests, 35 ODIs have also been played at the ground including five in the 2003 Cricket World Cup. South Africa has won 25 of its games there and lost 4.

Picture of Newlands Cricket Ground
Image of Newlands Cricket Ground
A view of Newlands Cricket Ground, mountains in background
An aerial view of Newlands Cricket Ground
Picture of Newlands Cricket Ground


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