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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 13:34, Sun Feb 12, 2012 (UTC +0200)

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First Test	South Africa v England - Mar 12-13, 1889	Scorecard
Last Test	South Africa v West Indies - Dec 26-29, 2007	Scorecard
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First ODI	South Africa v India - Dec 9, 1992	Scorecard
Last ODI	South Africa v Australia - Oct 23, 2011	Scorecard
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Only T20I	South Africa v West Indies - Dec 16, 2007	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)

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