England v West Indies 2009 / Grounds
Riverside Ground
Chester-le-Street, England
County Ground, Riverside, Chester-le-street, Co Durham, DH3 3QR (Phone: 0191-387-1717/Fax 0191-387-1616)
Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground
1995
5000 (17000 for internationals)
No
Finchale End, Lumley End
Durham
21:21, Mon May 28, 2012 (UTC +0100)
1995
5000 (17000 for internationals)
No
Finchale End, Lumley End
Durham
21:21, Mon May 28, 2012 (UTC +0100)
Records and statistics
| England v Zimbabwe - Jun 5-7, 2003 | Scorecard | |
| England v West Indies - May 14-18, 2009 | Scorecard | |
| Statsguru Tests | Match results | Highest totals | Most runs | Most wickets | ||
| Pakistan v Scotland - May 20, 1999 | Scorecard | |
| England v India - Sep 3, 2011 | Scorecard | |
| Statsguru ODIs | Match results | Highest totals | Most runs | Most wickets | ||
| England v South Africa - Aug 20, 2008 | Scorecard | |
Profile
Chester-le-Street CC first used the ground in the 1990s. The first significant match played at Chester-le-Street was when Durham took on the touring New Zealanders in 1992, but it was when Durham were awarded first-class status in 1992 that the development really took off and an international-standard stadium has now been constructed. The hard work was rewarded in 1999 when the ground was awarded two matches in the World Cup, and the following year England played a NatWest Series game. In 2003, the venue because the first new Test ground in England since 1902 when it staged a match against ZImbabwe, and it is now has a firm place on the international fixture list, although Chester-le-Street still has to take in place in the pecking order below the established grounds.
It's a long walk from the train station or bus and, once there, spectators face a long day if exposed to the cold. And exposed is the word: the stands around three-quarters of the ground are fairly low, although compensation is made in some part by a fine view of Lumley Castle over the open eastern side from the west and south stands.
The old ground had a limited capacity, although 5000 watched the 1972 Gillette Cup tie against Surrey. In 2000, more than 15,000 watched an England ODI, although that capacity was reduced to 12000, which included a fair amount of temporary seating.
Martin Williamson
TopNotes
Travel
Train Nearest station: Chester-le-Street
Car Just off the A1 (M) motorway - leave at junction 63. Leave the motorway at the signs for Chester-le-street and follow the signs for the Riverside. Ample parking next to Riverside Complex
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Latest Articles
- Durham announce profit for financial year (Jun 28, 2010)
- Durham awarded Ashes Test in 2013 (Jul 30, 2009)
- Welcome to the north (May 14, 2009)
- Durham reveal ground plans (Sep 5, 2008)
- Geoff Cook appointed as Durham coach (Mar 1, 2007)
Latest Photos
Persistent rain dogged the opening ODI after India had reached a good position
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Heavy overnight rain in Durham delayed the start of England's ODI series against Pakistan
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A miserable and wet scene at Chester-le-Street
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Hardy souls brave Durham's rain
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Weather
Mon 28/05  Mostly Cloudy Min 10° C | Tue 29/05  Mostly Cloudy Max 16° C Min 11° C | Wed 30/05  PM Showers Max 17° C Min 10° C | Thu 31/05  Cloudy Max 13° C Min 8° C |
Ground Fixtures
Ground Results
Durham v Lancashire at Chester-le-Street
May 30-Jun 2, 2012 (11:00 local | 10:00 GMT | 06:00 EDT | 05:00 CDT | 03:00 PDT)
May 30-Jun 2, 2012 (11:00 local | 10:00 GMT | 06:00 EDT | 05:00 CDT | 03:00 PDT)
Group B: Durham v Notts at Chester-le-Street
Jun 3, 2012 (13:45 local | 12:45 GMT | 08:45 EDT | 07:45 CDT | 05:45 PDT)
Jun 3, 2012 (13:45 local | 12:45 GMT | 08:45 EDT | 07:45 CDT | 05:45 PDT)
Durham v Warwickshire at Chester-le-Street
Jun 5-8, 2012 (11:00 local | 10:00 GMT | 06:00 EDT | 05:00 CDT | 03:00 PDT)
Jun 5-8, 2012 (11:00 local | 10:00 GMT | 06:00 EDT | 05:00 CDT | 03:00 PDT)
Group A: Durham 2nd v Lancs 2nd XI at Chester-le-Street
Jun 13, 2012 (11:30 local | 10:30 GMT | 06:30 EDT | 05:30 CDT | 03:30 PDT)
Jun 13, 2012 (11:30 local | 10:30 GMT | 06:30 EDT | 05:30 CDT | 03:30 PDT)
Group A: Durham 2nd v Lancs 2nd XI at Chester-le-Street
Jun 13, 2012 (15:00 local | 14:00 GMT | 10:00 EDT | 09:00 CDT | 07:00 PDT)
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Jun 13, 2012 (15:00 local | 14:00 GMT | 10:00 EDT | 09:00 CDT | 07:00 PDT)
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