Cricket is a game popular across all the countries and the most exciting crickets are were held in some of the world most magnificent arenas. As for a long time and being popular with the fans, cricket has made the birth of many significant moments that fans from different countries are still keeping in mind. Below are the 12 cricket stadiums that have featured some of the most memorable events in most matches in recent past.
1. The MCG or The Melbourne Cricket Grounds, The cricket pitch of this stadium is located in Melbourne, Australia.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground commonly abbreviated as the MCG is the biggest stadium in Australia, and in the southern hemisphere. It has been able to host many memorable games ad was the venue for the 2015 world cricket cup final where Australia beat New Zealand. The MCG has a majestic atmosphere and a rich history that attracts fans of cricket.
2. Lord's (England)
It is perhaps the most famous cricket ground in the world and indeed many cricket lovers regard it as the Mecca of cricket The home of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) or the Lord’s Cricket Ground has been the stage of some of the most exciting moments in the history of cricket. It has also been the venue for many Test, One Day International and Twenty20 cricket competitions as well as the sensational 2005 home Ashes series games.
3. Eden Gardens (India)
Eden Gardens is in Kolkata, is the second largest cricket stadium in the world. This stadium has the history since 1916 and it became the place for many key and memorable games, for examples, India – Pakistan, semi final on the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
4. Wankhede Stadium (India)
known for its legendary cricket matches, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is another famous cricket ground of India. This was made manifest during the final of the 2011 cricket world cup when India overcame Sri Lanka in that electrifying stadium. Stands along the sea side adds to their uniqueness and makes it look prestigious and beautiful for cricket enthusiasts.
5. Sydney Cricket Ground which is situated in Sydney in the Australia.
The Sydney Cricket Ground [SCG] is one of the famous cricket venues of Australia and has staged a number of Test, One Day, and T20 international cricket series. Probably the most iconic match played at the SCG was in 2016’s AFL Grand Final with the Western Bulldogs marking their first victory and 62nd birthday present in a row.
6. Adelaide Oval (Australia)
Adelaide Oval is a beautiful cricket ground situated in South Australia which has proven a home to many of cricket’s spectacular events. The innovative stadium complements the beautiful landscape and is especially notable for the typically pulsating atmosphere of day-night Tests, with the lightnings of the floodlights brightening the sky.
7. Headingley (England)
Headingley in Leeds is one of the famous cricket grounds that are located in England where many interesting matches have been staged. The 1981 Ashes Test is one of the most memorable cricket matches in the history of cricket, which is called Botham’s Ashes. From seemingly a lost position, England staged one of the great come-backs that Headingley is noted for.
8. Hagley Oval (New Zealand)
Cricket ground at Hagley Oval Place in Christchurch city of New Zealand is the newest and most modern one among all the cricket stadiums in New Zealand. ;Nonetheless, the size of the stadium has not prevented grand events from taking place there, such as the World Cup semi final match between New Zealand and Pakistan in 2015. The geographical features of the immediate environment of the stadium make it a special place for cricket.
9. Queens Park Oval (West Indies)
Queens Park Oval in the Port of Spain, Trinidad, is one of the most beautiful cricket grounds that exist in the whole world. It has staged many dramatic cricket matches, the just concluded ICC World Twenty20 final match between West Indies and England in the year 2016 being a typical example.
10. Dubai International Stadium – United Arab Emirates
The Dubai International Stadium, a new stadium located in the middle of UAE has been considered to be one of the best cricket stadiums of the world. Equipped with some of the best amenities for the players, inclusive of the aesthetically appealing architectural structure, the stadium is well suitable for cricket matches. Top bilateral series that have been staged at the venue include the hard-fought Twenty Twenty Indian premier league T20 world cup 2016 series between India and Pakistan.
11. Kensington Oval (West Indies)
The last one is Kensington Oval based in Barbados which is also lovely cricket ground that has witnessed many interesting games. The Trident venue remains one of the most picturesque in the Caribbean thanks to its position atop the Caribbean Sea and the ground has provided the setting for many enthralling Test contests and ODIs.
12. Sheikh Zayed Stadium (UAE)
Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE is one of the most contemporary stadium where cricket games are being hosted and it has emerged among the best stadiums for the games. The floodlit facilities of the stadium with the intimidating architectural structure are other added qualities that offer cricket lovers memorable experience. Some of them are India’s home series where the team won the world Twenty 20 cup against Australia in the year 2012.
Therefore, these are the list of the top 12 cricket stadiums that have a historical significance of hosting some of the most remarkable cricketing matches that are remembered to this date by cricket fans across the globe. This means that every ground has its own character; the magical old school grounds of lords, the beautiful grounds of Hagley Oval, the scenic views of Kensington Oval and Sheikh Zayed Stadium. These stadiums prove not only how magnificent cricket is as a sport, but how much love people have for it too.
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