Indian Premier League – Info on venue

This is an informative piece that appeared in the news daily daily today which I thought was a good read….

kingsmeadKingsmead, Durban

This is the venue where Yuvraj slouted Stuart Broad for six sixers in an over, the first ever timw in a T20 match.  Seating capacity: 25,000. No. of IPL matches to be played: 16

st-georgeSt George’s Park, Port Elizabeth

Home to the Port Elizabeth Cricket Club. Seating capacity: 19,000. No. of IPL matches to be played: 7

wanderersThe Wanderers, Johannesburg

Nicknamed ‘The Bullring’: hosted the 2007 World T20 final. Seating capacity: 34,000. No. of IPL matches to be played: 8

outsurance-ovalOutsurance Oval, Bloemfontein

In November 2000, this ground saw Allan Donald become the first South African to capture 300 Test wickets. Seating capacity: 20,000. No. of IPL matches to be played: 2

de-beersDe Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley

Formerly known as the Kimberley Country Club. Seating capacity: 11,000. No. of IPL matches to be played: 3

supersportSupersport Park, Centurion

Rated as one of the 10 best grounds in the world by Kapil Dev. Seating capacity: 20,000. No. of IPL matches to be played: 12

newlandsNewslands, Capetown

Nestled in the backdrop of the Table Mountains and the Devil’s Peak, Newlands is also called the “Lord’s” of South Africa. Seating capacity: 25,000. No. of IPL matches to be played:8

buffaloBuffalo Park, East London

Also known as the Mercedes Benz Park. Seating capacity: 15,000. No. of IPL matches to be played: 3

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Priya Q on April 18th 2009 in Information / Reviews, Sports News

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