The Wanderers Stadium        

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Known as the 'Bullring' because of its intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams the Wanderers has a rich history. It was the third Test ground in Johannesburg following the Old Wanderers Stadium and Ellis Park. For more than 74 years, it has provided the focal point of Johannesburg's sporting aspirations, whether they be cricket or golf - which between them dominate the district of Illovo, where the club is based - or tennis, squash and bowls, which can also be found tucked away in the back streets. In October 2003 the clubhouse itself was entirely gutted by a fire, which began in the kitchens and spread through the ventilation ducts, leaving little that could rescue three-quarters of a century of tradition. Among the trophies, photographs and cricketana lost forever was the bat with which Graeme Pollock scored 274 against Australia in 1966-67. The first Test at the ground was in 1956 when England won by 131 runs and it has gone on to witness numerous memorable moments. These include South Africa's penultimate Test before being banned from international cricket in 1970, when they crushed Australia by 307 runs. Following readmission, the ground became a lasting memory for many England fans when Mike Atherton batted for over 10 hours to save the Test in 1995. In 2003 it hosted the World Cup final, as Australia waltzed to victory over India, and in March 2006, it was the scene of the most extraordinary one-day match in history, when South Africa successfully chased Australia's world-record total of 434 for 4.
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Fixtures

2014
Thu Sep 25 - Sun Sep 28	Sunfoil Series Lions v Titans
Fri Oct 17 (50 ovs)	Momentum One Day Cup Lions v Titans
Sun Nov 2 (20 ovs) 10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 01:00 PDT	Ram Slam T20 Challenge Knights v Warriors
Sun Nov 2 (20 ovs) 14:00 local | 12:00 GMT 07:00 EST | 06:00 CST | 04:00 PST	Ram Slam T20 Challenge Cape Cobras v Titans
Sun Nov 2 (20 ovs)           18:00 local | 16:00 GMT 11:00 EST | 10:00 CST | 08:00 PST	Ram Slam T20 Challenge Lions v Dolphins
Fri Nov 14 (20 ovs)	Ram Slam T20 Challenge Lions v Cape Cobras
2015
Sun Jan 11 (20 ovs) 15:00 local | 13:00 GMT 08:00 EST | 07:00 CST | 05:00 PST	2nd T20I - South Africa v West Indies
Sun Jan 18 (50 ovs) 10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 00:00 PST	2nd ODI - South Africa v West Indies
Sat Jan 24 (50 ovs)	Momentum One Day Cup Lions v Cape Cobras
Fri Jan 30 (50 ovs)	Momentum One Day Cup Lions v Knights
Thu Feb 19 - Sun Feb 22	Sunfoil Series Lions v Dolphins
Thu Mar 26 - Sun Mar 29	Sunfoil Series Lions v Warriors
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Latest Photos

Jan 16, 2010

Once again, mid-afternoon thunder showers caused a delay at the Wanderers
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Jan 15, 2010

With South Africa in total command, a spectacular storm hit the Wanderers
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Jan 14, 2010

The covers were out during a rain-disturbed final session on day one at the Wanderers
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Nov 20, 2009

Rain falls at the Wanderers
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