Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
Newlands (Cape Town): Known for its picturesque views, Newlands tends to support fast bowlers with seam movement early in the game, but batters can also thrive as the match progresses.
| Stadium | Newlands Cricket Ground |
| Establishment Year | 1888 |
| Floodlight Available | Yes |
| Pitch Type | Green |
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| City | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Home Team of SA20 | MI Cape Town |
| Also knows as | Sahara Park; Newlands; Western Province Cricket Club; Newlands ‘A’ |
| End Names | Wynberg End, Kelvin Grove End |
Newlands Cricket Ground Pitch Report
Newlands, home of Western Province Cricket, has been described by many, together with the Adelaide Oval in Australia, as one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the World. Nestled behind and at the foot of Table Mountain it is one of the most picturesque places in the world to watch cricket.
| Pitch Behavior | Lively pitch early on, flattens out later, offering consistent bounce |
| First Few Overs | Seam movement and bounce for fast bowlers |
| Middle Overs | Batting becomes easier, some spin assistance |
| Later Stages | Batting-friendly, consistent bounce |
| Best Suited | Fast bowlers early, batsmen later |
Weather Update
Warm, dry summers. Avg temp: 18°C – 28°C, low rainfall
Notable Pitch Performance
Known for fast bowlers due to seam-friendly pitch
Pitch Favours
Newlands is one of the few grounds in South Africa that assists spin bowlers borne out by the fact that many of South African spinners have come from the Western Cape. The pitch is also very conducive to results with a small percentage of Tests played ending up as drawn.
Other Information
Newlands is also favoured with a Mediterranean winter rainfall climate allowing for perfect weather to watch and play cricket in.
Newlands Cricket Ground Pitch Stats (Highest Score)
| Highest Score at this Venue | 204 |
| Average Score at this Venue (SA20) | 183 |
| Capitals | 182 |
| Eastern Cape | 204 |
| MI Cape Town | 198 |
| Paarl Royals | 172 |
| Super Giants | 157 |
| Super Kings |
Watch your favourite SA20 MI Cape Town Team live at Newlands Cricket Ground and cheer for them this SA20 season!