St George's Park

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Also or formerly known as Sahara Oval; Crusaders Ground, St George's Park
Capacity 19000
End names Duckpond End, Park Drive End
Home team Eastern Province
Current local time 12:07, Sun Dec 08, 2019 (UTC +0200)

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Records and statistics

First Test	South Africa v England - Mar 12-13, 1889	Scorecard
Last Test	South Africa v Sri Lanka - Feb 21-23, 2019	Scorecard
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First ODI	South Africa v India - Dec 9, 1992	Scorecard
Last ODI	South Africa v Sri Lanka - Mar 13, 2019	Scorecard
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First T20I	South Africa v West Indies - Dec 16, 2007	Scorecard
Last T20I	South Africa v Australia - Mar 9, 2014	Scorecard
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Port Elizabeth's St George's Park staged the first Test to be played outside England or Australia in 1888-89 (England winning by eight wickets) and in 1969-70 hosted the final Test before South Africa's 21-year isolation.

It also staged South Africa's first rugby international, also against England, in 1891. In 1896 it witnessed one of Test cricket's most remarkable games. England's George Lohmann took 7 for 38 in South Africa's first innings and then 8 for 7 in their second as they were bowled out for 30.

Situated within sight of the ocean, the ground became famous for the enthusiastic band that plays during Tests. But ahead of the 2003 World Cup they were banned from playing inside the ground, amid safety concerns, and have only made sporadic appearances since.

The ground has brought mixed fortunes for the South African side. In 1992 they secured a superb win by 9 wickets, Allan Donald claimed 12 for 139, on a pitch that many had said favoured spin bowling and was a fast bowler's nightmare. But in 1997 they lost to Australia by two wickets, after leading by 101 runs on the first innings, as Mark Waugh played one his most valuable Test innings.

Located near the city centre, St George's Park is easily accessible by public transport, car or on foot, and, as with other South African grounds is still a blend of open space and covered seating.

Cricinfo staff (May 2005)

Fixtures

2019
Thu Dec 19 - Sat Dec 21 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST \| 02:00 CST \| 00:00 PST	CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup Pool A - Eastern Province v Free State
Sun Dec 22 (50 ovs) 09:30 local \| 07:30 GMT 02:30 EST \| 01:30 CST \| 23:30 PST	CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Pool A - Eastern Province v Free State
2020
Thu Jan 16 - Mon Jan 20 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST \| 02:00 CST \| 00:00 PST	ICC World Test Championship 3rd Test - South Africa v England
Thu Jan 30 - Sat Feb 1 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST \| 02:00 CST \| 00:00 PST	CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup Pool A - Eastern Province v Gauteng
Sat Feb 1 (50 ovs)	CSA Women's Provincial League Eastern Province Women v Kei Women
Sun Feb 2 (50 ovs) 09:30 local \| 07:30 GMT 02:30 EST \| 01:30 CST \| 23:30 PST	CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Pool A - Eastern Province v Gauteng
Sun Feb 2 (20 ovs)	CSA Women's Provincial T20 Competition Eastern Province Women v Kei Women
Sun Feb 9 (50 ovs) 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST \| 02:00 CST \| 00:00 PST	Momentum One Day Cup Warriors v Titans
Fri Feb 14 (50 ovs) 13:30 local \| 11:30 GMT 06:30 EST \| 05:30 CST \| 03:30 PST	Momentum One Day Cup Warriors v Lions
Sun Feb 23 (20 ovs) 14:30 local \| 12:30 GMT 07:30 EST \| 06:30 CST \| 04:30 PST	2nd T20I - South Africa v Australia
Sat Feb 29 (50 ovs)	CSA Women's Provincial League Eastern Province Women v Border Women
Sun Mar 1 (20 ovs)	CSA Women's Provincial T20 Competition Eastern Province Women v Border Women
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 - Eastern Province v Western Province
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 - Eastern Province v Western Province
Sun Mar 29 - Wed Apr 1 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 04:00 EDT \| 03:00 CDT \| 01:00 PDT	4-Day Franchise Series Warriors v Dolphins
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