Cricket was born in England in the 18th century. Cricket is a National sport in England. There are 18 county teams in England, and every county team has at least two grounds. The shapes of the cricket grounds are very unique. Cricket grounds are not in a circle shape. Their conditions are slightly different. So here are the Top 10 cricket stadiums in England:
1. Riverside Ground
Riverside Ground, Known as Seat Unique Riverside, Riverside Ground has located in Chester-le-street, Durham. It is the home of Durham County Cricket Club and has been hosting international cricket since the year 1999, with a capacity of nearly 17,000. This county is the home of England's Great all-rounders Paul Collingwood and Ben Stokes.
2. Sophia Gardens
Sophia Gardens has located in Cardiff, Wales, with a capacity of nearly 15,000. This ground has been hosting international cricket since the year 1999. Sophia Ground is the Home of the Glamorgan County Club and Welsh Fire. Vivian Richards played for Glamorgan County. Sophia Gardens River Taff End is one of the Most Beautiful Ends of any cricket ground, which is just near the Taff River.
3. The County Ground
The County Ground, Known as "The Cooper Associate County Ground" due to sponsorship reasons. County Ground has located in Taunton, Somerset. It is the home of Somerset County Club and Western Strom. County Ground hosted the First International Cricket Game in the year 1883 with a capacity of nearly 6,500. County Ground is the home of some All time greats of the game, including Sir Vivian Richards, Sir Ian Botham, Martin Crowe, Joel Garner, and Steve Waugh. Marcus Trescothick is the son of this county. He played for almost three decades for this county.
4. The Rose Bowl
The Rose Bowl, Known as Ageas Bowl due to sponsorship. Ageas Bowl has located in Hampshire. Ageas Bowl has been the home of Hampshire County Club and Southern Vipers. Ageas Bowl has been hosting international cricket since the year 2003. with a capacity of nearly 20,000. Ageas Bowl Hosted the first World Test championship final in the year 2021. Cricket Legends Shane Warne, Malcolm Marshal, and Gordon Greenidge played in Ageas bowl as home players while representing Hampshire Club.
5. Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
Trent Bridge has located in Nottinghamshire. Trent Bridge is the home of Nottinghamshire County Club. Trent Bridge has been hosting international cricket since the year 1899, with a capacity of nearly 17,000. Trent Bridge is one of the high-scoring Cricket venues in England. England team loves to bat here.
6. Headingley Cricket Ground
Headingley Cricket Ground has located in Headingley, Leeds, with a capacity of nearly 17,000. Headingley is the home of the Yorkshire County Club. It has been hosting international cricket since the year 1899. In 1930, Sir Don Bradman scored 309 runs on the first day of an Ashes Test – the most ever scored by a batsman in a single day of Test cricket. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow are the home boys of the Club. Sachin Tendulkar Played for the Yorkshire County Club in the year 1992.
7. Old Trafford
Old Trafford Cricket Stadium, Known As Emirates Old Trafford due to sponsorship. has located in Manchester. Old Trafford is the home of the Lancashire County Club. Old Trafford cricket ground is England's second oldest test venue. Old Trafford has been hosting international cricket since the year 1884, with a capacity of nearly 19,000, which can be increased by temporary stands to 22,000. Old Trafford has also hosted five Cricket World Cup semi-finals. The pitch of this venue is known as the fastest pitch in England. The Greatest pacer James Anderson is the homeboy of the Lancashire County Club.
8. Edgbaston Cricket Ground
Edgbaston Cricket Ground has located in Birmingham, England. It is the home of Warwickshire County Club, Birmingham Bears, and Birmingham Phoenix. Edgbaston Hosting international cricket since the year 1902. with a capacity of nearly 25,000. Edgbaston is one of the five test grounds and hosts at least one test match each season. Edgbaston is the second-largest cricket ground in England.
9. The Oval
The Oval, Known as Kia Oval due to sponsorship. Has located in South London. The Oval is the home ground of Surrey County Club. The Oval has been Hosting International Cricket Since the Year 1880 and is also the first-ever cricket ground to host International Test Cricket in England. The Oval has a capacity of nearly 23,500.
10. Lords Cricket Ground
Lords, also known as Home Of Cricket. Lords is the largest cricket stadium in England, with a capacity of nearly 30,000. The Iconic Lords Own My MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club). Lords is the home ground of the Middlesex County Club. Lords has hosted International Cricket since the year 1884. Lords has the World's Oldest Sporting Museum. The Iconic pavilion of the Lords is also the Identity of the Ground.
