St George’s Park Cricket Ground, Gqeberha
St George’s Park (Gqeberha): Known for its support for spin, the pitch here tends to slow down as the game progresses. Windy conditions can also affect play.
| Stadium | St George’s Park Cricket Ground |
| Establishment Year | 1882 |
| Floodlight Available | Yes |
| Pitch Type | Dry |
| Capacity | 19,000 |
| City | Gqeberha, South Africa |
| Home Team of SA20 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape |
| Also knows as | Sahara Oval; Crusaders Ground, St George’s Park |
| End Names | Duckpond End, Park Drive End |
St George’s Park Cricket Ground Pitch Report
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. St George’s Park Cricket Ground, located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is one of the oldest cricket grounds in the country, established in 1882. It is known for its unique atmosphere, especially when the band plays during matches, which is a traditional part of the experience at the venue.
| Pitch Behavior | Slower pitch, aiding spinners, less assistance for fast bowlers |
| First Few Overs | Minimal movement for fast bowlers, spinners start to get grip |
| Middle Overs | Pitch grips more, spin becomes dominant |
| Later Stages | Spin dominates, stroke play becomes difficult |
| Best Suited | Spin bowlers, especially in middle and late stages |
Weather Update
Warm summers. Avg temp: 18°C – 27°C, coastal breeze
Notable Pitch Performance
Oldest test venue in South Africa, favors spin bowlers
Pitch Favours
The pitch at St George’s Park is typically dry and can assist spinners as the match progresses. It tends to be slower and can break up, especially in longer formats.
Other Information
St George’s Park is Located near the city centre and easily accessible by public transport, car or on foot. St George’s Park Cricket Ground (commonly known as St George’s Park, Crusaders Ground or simply Crusaders) is a cricket ground in Gqeberha, (formerly known as Port Elizabeth), in South Africa. It is the home of the Port Elizabeth Cricket Club, one of the oldest cricket clubs in South Africa.
St George’s Park Cricket Ground Pitch Stats (Highest Score)
| Highest Score at this Venue | 225 |
| Average Score at this Venue (SA20) | 181 |
| Capitals | 193 |
| Eastern Cape | 210 |
| MI Cape Town | 171 |
| Paarl Royals | 159 |
| Super Giants | 225 |
| Super Kings | 128 |
Watch your favourite SA20 Sunrisers Eastern Cape Team live at St George’s Park Cricket Ground and cheer for them this SA20 season!