Kingsmead

Durban, South Africa

Also or formerly known as Sahara Stadium; Kingsmead
Capacity 25000
End names Umgeni End, Old Fort End
Home teams KwaZulu-Natal, Natal
Current local time 16:46, Thu Dec 05, 2019 (UTC +0200)

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Records and statistics

First Test	South Africa v England - Jan 18-22, 1923	Scorecard
Last Test	South Africa v Sri Lanka - Feb 13-16, 2019	Scorecard
Test records \| Results \| High totals \| High scores \| Most runs \| Best bowling \| Most wickets \| Partnerships \| Statsguru
First ODI	South Africa v India - Dec 17, 1992	Scorecard
Last ODI	South Africa v Sri Lanka - Mar 10, 2019	Scorecard
ODI records \| Results \| High totals \| High scores \| Most runs \| Best bowling \| Most wickets \| Partnerships \| Statsguru
First T20I	Kenya v New Zealand - Sep 12, 2007	Scorecard
Last T20I	South Africa v Australia - Mar 4, 2016	Scorecard
T20I records \| Results \| High totals \| High scores \| Most runs \| Best bowling \| Most wickets \| Partnerships \| Statsguru
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Profile

Little more than a stone's throw from the ocean, Kingsmead is located in humid Durban, home to sandy beaches and surfing. The ground has played host to tests since January 1923 when England and South Africa played to out a draw. In 1939 England and South Africa played a timeless Test, which also ended in a draw when England had to catch the boat home.

Highlights in the history of Kingsmead include South Africa's innings and 129-run demolition of Australia, in February 1970, when Graeme Pollock and Barry Richards, thrashed the Australian bowling to all parts of the ground as they scored 274 and 140 respectively.

The ground certainly has had its highs and lows. South Africa amassed 658 for 9 against West Indies in 2003, but India were skittled for just 66 in 1996. In 2003 Kingsmead staged the World Cup semi-final between India and Kenya.

Kingsmead's easterly location - but within the same timezone as the rest of South Africa - means it is prone to bad light and the humid climate can result in powerful thunderstorms. The ground still incorporates traditional grass banks, as well as towering modern stands. Being in the centre of Durban makes it easily accessible by public transport, or on foot, but parking is limited.

Andrew McGlashan (May 2005)

Fixtures

2019
Tue Dec 10 (20 ovs) 17:30 local \| 15:30 GMT 10:30 EST \| 09:30 CST \| 07:30 PST	Mzansi Super League Durban Heat v Jozi Stars
Thu Dec 12 - Sat Dec 14 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST \| 02:00 CST \| 00:00 PST	CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup Cross Pool - KwaZulu-Natal v Free State
Sun Dec 15 (50 ovs) 09:30 local \| 07:30 GMT 02:30 EST \| 01:30 CST \| 23:30 PST	CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Cross Pool - KwaZulu-Natal v Free State
Thu Dec 19 - Sun Dec 22 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST \| 02:00 CST \| 00:00 PST	4-Day Franchise Series Dolphins v Warriors
2020
Mon Jan 20 - Thu Jan 23 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST \| 02:00 CST \| 00:00 PST	4-Day Franchise Series Dolphins v Knights
Sat Feb 1 (50 ovs) 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST \| 02:00 CST \| 00:00 PST	Momentum One Day Cup Dolphins v Knights
Fri Feb 7 (50 ovs) 13:00 local \| 11:00 GMT 06:00 EST \| 05:00 CST \| 03:00 PST	2nd ODI - South Africa v England
Fri Feb 14 (20 ovs) 18:00 local \| 16:00 GMT 11:00 EST \| 10:00 CST \| 08:00 PST	2nd T20I - South Africa v England
Thu Feb 27 (50 ovs) 13:30 local \| 11:30 GMT 06:30 EST \| 05:30 CST \| 03:30 PST	Momentum One Day Cup Dolphins v Titans
Thu Mar 5 (50 ovs) 13:30 local \| 11:30 GMT 06:30 EST \| 05:30 CST \| 03:30 PST	Momentum One Day Cup Dolphins v Lions
Thu Mar 12 - Sat Mar 14 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 04:00 EDT \| 03:00 CDT \| 01:00 PDT	CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup Cross Pool - KwaZulu-Natal v KwaZulu-Natal Inland
Sun Mar 15 (50 ovs) 09:30 local \| 07:30 GMT 03:30 EDT \| 02:30 CDT \| 00:30 PDT	CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Cross Pool - KwaZulu-Natal v KwaZulu-Natal Inland
Thu Mar 19 - Sat Mar 21 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 04:00 EDT \| 03:00 CDT \| 01:00 PDT	CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup Pool B - KwaZulu-Natal v Northerns
Sun Mar 22 (50 ovs) 09:30 local \| 07:30 GMT 03:30 EDT \| 02:30 CDT \| 00:30 PDT	CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Pool B - KwaZulu-Natal v Northerns
Sun Apr 5 - Wed Apr 8 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 04:00 EDT \| 03:00 CDT \| 01:00 PDT	4-Day Franchise Series Dolphins v Titans
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