South African International Cricket Team is one of the big teams producing great cricketers in the cricketing world. Legends like AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, Dale Styne, Hashim Amla, and many more. South African cricket grounds are one the most challenging grounds because of the unpredictable pitch; hence, let’s have some information on the top 10 South African international cricket stadiums with the highest capacity to hold.
1. Wanderers Stadium
The Wanderers Stadium is the biggest cricket stadium in South Africa, in Johannesburg. This ground is known as “The Imperial Wanderers Stadium”. Another name for this ground is Kent Park. It can hold 34000 viewers. Hence this stadium is one of the most famous stadiums in the world. The Wanderers stadium is also a home ground of Highveld Lions.
2. Kingsmead Cricket Ground
This Kingsmead ground is the second biggest stadium in Durban, KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa. This stadium is also known as Sahara Stadium. On 1923, the first Test match was played on this ground by England and South Africa and declared a draw. It has a capacity of 25000 people at a time. Kingsmead cricket ground is a home ground of KwaZulu Natal Dolphin.
3. Newlands Cricket Ground
Newlands cricket ground is one the most beautiful cricket stadium in the world. The surroundings were full of natural environment and greenery. This ground is located in Cape Town and has a capacity of 25000 people. Newlands cricket stadium is the home ground of Cape Cobras.
4. Centurion Park
Centurion Park, Gauteng, South Africa, is one of the most remarkable cricket stadiums in the world. This ground is also known as Super-Sport Centurion. The well-known Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar scored his 50th test match 100 in this stadium. In this stadium total of 22000 people can occupy and thousands of people can enjoy the cricket match here. Centurion Park is also considered the home ground of The Titans cricket team.
5. Mangaung Oval
This Mangaung Oval Ground is known as Chevrolet Park, Goodyear Park, and Springbok Park, which opened in 1989. Although ICC does not conduct many matches here nowadays, it is one of the essential grounds in South Africa, which can hold up to 20 thousand viewers. Mangaung is the home ground of the Knights cricket team. And this ground is owned by Mangaung.
6. Willowmoore Park
Willowmoore Park in Benoni was opened in 1924 and can hold up to 20 thousand people. This stadium has conducted 22 One Day International matches and two t20 matches. This cricket stadium is also known as Sahara Willowmoore Park. Currently, this stadium is used not only for cricket but also for multi-purpose sports work.
7. St George's Park Cricket Ground
St George’s Park Ground is also known as Crusaders Ground in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This ground conducted its first Test match in 1889, where England won the game against South Africa. And the first One Day International was played by India and South Africa in 1992. This ground could invite around 19 thousand viewers.
8. Senwes Park
Senwes Stadium is a cricket ground located in Potchefstroom, North West Province, South Africa. This ground conducted its first t20 match on 29th October 2017. Therefore this cricket stadium can hold up to 18 thousand people in the game. Senwes Park is also known as The Sedgars Park. This ground hosted only one Test match in 2002. This ground is well equipped with floodlights and has all the facilities to conduct international games.
9. Buffalo Park
This Buffalo Park cricket stadium is in East London, South Africa. The Buffalo Park stadium is the home ground of the Warrior Cricket Team, and this ground has conducted many T20 and One Day International matches. It can hold around 15 thousand people. Buffalo Park is also known as Mercedes-Benz Park.
10. De Beers Diamond Oval
This ground is a multi-purpose stadium located in Kimberley, North Cape Town, which opened in 1973. This stadium is the home ground of VKB Knights. This stadium has organised 19 One Day International and two t20 matches with 10 thousand viewers, and this ground has hosted three games in the 2003 Cricket World Cup.
