St George's Park

Gqeberha, 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 04:26, Sat Feb 04, 2023 (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 Bangladesh - Apr 8-11, 2022	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 - Feb 23, 2020	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

2023
Tue Feb 14 (20 ovs) 19:00 local \| 17:00 GMT 12:00 EST \| 11:00 CST \| 09:00 PST	ICC Women's T20 World Cup 8th Match, Group A - Australia Women v Bangladesh Women
Thu Feb 16 (20 ovs) 15:00 local \| 13:00 GMT 08:00 EST \| 07:00 CST \| 05:00 PST	ICC Women's T20 World Cup 11th Match, Group A - Australia Women v Sri Lanka Women
Sat Feb 18 (20 ovs) 15:00 local \| 13:00 GMT 08:00 EST \| 07:00 CST \| 05:00 PST	ICC Women's T20 World Cup 14th Match, Group B - England Women v India Women
Sat Feb 18 (20 ovs) 19:00 local \| 17:00 GMT 12:00 EST \| 11:00 CST \| 09:00 PST	ICC Women's T20 World Cup 15th Match, Group A - South Africa Women v Australia Women
Mon Feb 20 (20 ovs) 15:00 local \| 13:00 GMT 08:00 EST \| 07:00 CST \| 05:00 PST	ICC Women's T20 World Cup 18th Match, Group B - India Women v Ireland Women
Sun Feb 26 - Wed Mar 1 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST \| 02:00 CST \| 00:00 PST	CSA 4-Day Series Division 1 Warriors v Knights
Sun Mar 5 - Wed Mar 8 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST \| 02:00 CST \| 00:00 PST	CSA 4-Day Series Division 1 Warriors v Titans
Sat Mar 18 (50 ovs) 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 04:00 EDT \| 03:00 CDT \| 01:00 PDT	CSA Women's Provincial League Pool A - Eastern Province Women v Kei Women
Sun Mar 19 (20 ovs) 10:00 local \| 08:00 GMT 04:00 EDT \| 03:00 CDT \| 01:00 PDT	CSA Women's Provincial T20 Competition Pool A - Eastern Province Women v Kei Women
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