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Newlands Cricket Ground
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Newlands Cricket Ground (known as Six Sun Grill Newlands for sponsorship reasons) is a cricket venue in Newlands, Cape Town. One of the oldest sporting stadiums in South Africa, the ground is owned by the Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) and is the home of Western Province and MI Cape Town.[2]
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Ground information | |||||||||
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Location | Cape Town, South Africa | ||||||||
Coordinates | 33°58′25″S 18°28′8″E | ||||||||
Establishment | 1888 | ||||||||
Capacity | 25,000[1] | ||||||||
Tenants | Western Province Cricket Association and Western Province Cricket Club | ||||||||
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Wynberg End Kelvin Grove End | |||||||||
International information | |||||||||
First Test | 25–26 March 1889:![]() ![]() | ||||||||
Last Test | 3–4 January 2024:![]() ![]() | ||||||||
First ODI | 7 December 1992:![]() ![]() | ||||||||
Last ODI | 23 January 2022:![]() ![]() | ||||||||
First T20I | 12 September 2007:![]() ![]() | ||||||||
Last T20I | 1 December 2020:![]() ![]() | ||||||||
First women's Test | 13–16 January 1961:![]() ![]() | ||||||||
Last women's Test | 25–28 February 1972:![]() ![]() | ||||||||
First WODI | 18 October 2009:![]() ![]() | ||||||||
Last WODI | 23 October 2009:![]() ![]() | ||||||||
First WT20I | 26 October 2009:![]() ![]() | ||||||||
Last WT20I | 26 February 2023:![]() ![]() | ||||||||
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As of 4 January 2024 Source: ESPN Cricinfo |
Regarded as one of the most iconic and beautiful international cricket grounds in the world, Newlands is overlooked by both Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak, a view which has become celebrated for a visually stunning backdrop during play.[3]
Established in 1888, Newlands has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years with capacity having been increased to 25,000, largely due to portions of the grass embankments being replaced by modern pavilions.[4] In 2019 WPCA announced a joint venture with Sanlam Properties to further upgrade and redevelop the ground, transforming it into a sustainable mixed-use sport, commercial, education and leisure-orientated area, but where cricket continues to enjoy preference.[5]