Wednesday, January 28, 2015

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums

The ICC Cricket World Cup takes place in Australia and New Zealand for the second time with the last one having been held way back in 1992.There are 49 matches scheduled in all, and the matches in 14 venues.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums:-


1 . Adelaide oval, Adelaide

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
The Adelaide oval in Australia, was established back in 1873 and has a capacity of approximately 31,000. Four world cup matches will be played here :-
India vs Pakistan, 15 February, 2015 (Day/Night)
England vs Bangladesh, 9 March, 2015 (Day/Night)
Pakistan vs Ireland, 15 March, 2015 (Day/Night)
TBD vs TBD, Quarter final 3, 20 March 2015(Day/Night)

2 . Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
Eden Park, Auckland, will also be hosting a total of 4 matches in the World Cup next year, which has capacity of 50,000 crowds.
Matches :-
Australia vs New Zealand, 28 February 2015, (Day/Night)
South Africa vs Bangladesh, 7 March 2015 (Day/Night)
India vs Zimbabwe, 14 March 2015 (Day/Night)
TBD vs TBD, Semi Final 1, 24 March 2015 (Day/Night)

3. The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums

The Gabba , Brisbane, was established in 1895 and has a capacity of around 40,000 people.
Matches :-
Australia vs Bangladesh, 21 February 2015 (Day/Night)
Ireland vs United Arab Emirates, 25 February 2015(Day/Night)
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 1 March 2015 (Day/Night)

4. Hagley Oval, Christchurch

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums

Christchurch, New Zealand’s second largest city, suffered extensive caused to the iconic Lancaster Park, as a result of it had to be abandoned as a venue. A new ground, Hagley Oval, has been built in the city consequently and it has been awarded a total of three World Cup.
Matches:-
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 14 February 2015 (Day)
Pakistan vs West Indies, 21 February 2015 (Day)
England vs Scotland, 23 February 2015 (Day)

5. Manuka Oval, Canberra, New Zealand

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums

The Manuka Oval, Canberra, hosted its first ever ODI back in 1992.It was a world cup encounter between South Africa vs Zimbabwe. Three matches will be played here.
Matches:-
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 18 February 2015, (Day/Night)
West Indies vs Zimbabwe, 24 February 2015 (Day/Night)
South Africa vs Ireland, 3 March (Day/Night)

6. University Oval, Dunedin, New Zealand

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums

The University Oval in Dunedin is another one of those unknown names in international cricket, hosted only 6 tests and 2 ODI’s so far. It does not have floodlights as of now, thereby only day matches is played here. It has a capacity of 6,000.
Matches:-
New Zealand vs Scotland, 17 February 2015 (Day)
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 22 February 2015 (Day)
Afghanistan vs Scotland, 26 February2015 (Day)

7. Seddon Park, Hamilton

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
This has been witnessing international cricket since 1981. It is amongst the 20 best venues in the world. This is one of a number of small grounds in New Zealand.
South Africa vs Zimbabwe, 15 February 2015 (Day/Night)
India vs Ireland, 10 March 2015 (Day/Night)
Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 13 March 2015 (Day/Night)

8. Bellerive oval, Hobart, Australia

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums

This is the home ground of Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield and Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League. The ground is memorable for Virat Kohli as he scored a brilliant hundred against Sri Lanka and helped his side to win pull off a chase of 321 within 40 overs.
Matches:-
Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 7 March 2015 (Day/Night)
Sri Lanka vs Scotland, 11 March 2015 (Day/Night)
Australia vs Scotland, 14 March 2015 (Day/Night)

9. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums

Considered as the most historic cricket stadiums in the world along with Lord’s, will be hosting the World Cup Final on March 29, 2015.The MCG has a capacity of approx 100000,known as world’s biggest cricket stadium, and is the Home Ground of Victorian Bushrangers and Melbourne Stars.
Matches:-
Australia vs England, 14 February 2015 (Day/night)
South Africa vs India, 22 February 2015 (Day/Night)
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 26 February 2015 (Day/Night)
TBD vs TBD, Quarter Final 2, 19 March 2015 (Day/Night)
TBD vs TBD, Final, 29 March 2015, (Day/Night)

10. McLean Park, Napier, New Zealand

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums

The stadium was built in 1911. It has capacity of around 23,000 and a high scoring ground.
Matches:-
Pakistan vs UAE, 4 March 2015 (Day/Night)
New Zealand vs Afghanistan, 8 March 2015 (Day)
West Indies vs UAE, 15 March 2015 (Day)

11. Saxton Oval, Nelson

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums

Saxton oval is located in the city of Nelson, New Zealand. A total of 3 matches will be played here in the World Cup. It has a capacity of 5000.
Matches:-
West Indies vs Ireland, 16 February 2015 (Day)
Zimbabwe vs UAE, 19 February 2015 (Day)
Bangladesh vs Scotland, 5 March 2015 (Day)

12.The WACA, Perth

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums

The WACA, known as the Fastest and Bouncy pitch in the World. Established in 1893 having a capacity of 22,000. The pitch will help the Fast bowlers in the World Cup as well.
Matches:-
India vs UAE, 28 February 2015 (Day/Night)
Australia vs Afghanistan, 4 March 2015 (Day/Night)
India vs West Indies, 6 March 2015 (Day/Night)

13. Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums

The SCG, is one of the best grounds in the World , has been awarded 5 matches in the world Cup including the Semi Final. It is one of the Oldest Grounds in the World established back in 1848, and is the home ground of New South Wales Blues in Australia’s Domestic Cricket.
Matches:-
South Africa vs West Indies, 27 February 2015 (Day/Night)
Australia vs Sri Lanka, 8 March 2015 (Day/Night)
England vs Afghanistan, 13 March 2015 (Day/Night)
TBD vs TBD, Quarter Final 1, 18 March 2015 (Day/Night)
TBD vs TBD, Semi Final 2, 26 March 2015 (Day/Night)

14. Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Stadiums

It was built in 1999 in the city of Wellington, New Zealand. There, a total of 4 matches will be played here.
Matches:-
New Zealand vs England, 20 February 2015 (Day/Night)
England vs Sri Lanka, 1 March 2015 (Day)
South Africa vs UAE, 12 March 2015 (Day/Night)
TBD vs TBD, Quarter Final 4, 21 March 2015 (Day/Night)

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