Which are the best looking cricket grounds in the world?

[pakistanikiwi]

Pick yours .
The major contenders for me are
-DHARAMSHALA , INDIA

-EDEN PARK , NZ

-MCG , AUS

-ADELAIDE OVAL , AUS

-QUEENSTOWN , NZ

-CAPE-TOWN , SA

or any other?
for me queenstown is the best . tell urs?

 

[Anchorman]

MCG tops the list for me. NZ also has some gorgeous grounds. The stadium in Abbotabad was my personal favorite from Pakistan.

 

[desi_launda]

Here is a better pic for the Dharamshala stadium

 

[pakistanikiwi]

Here is a better pic for the Dharamshala stadium

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the most beautiful ground in india handsdown , and in winter looks even better

 

[Anchorman]

Here is a better pic for the Dharamshala stadium

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Absolutely stunning.

 

[Junaids]

Arnos Vale


Pukekura Park in New Plymouth


Queenstown


There are other Kiwi options too: University Oval at Dunedin and Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

 

[Varun]

I like the Gabba - though no scenic value there.

 

[Convict]

CapeTown

In Australia - Bellerive

Stadiums like the MCG and the Gabba a good stadiums but they're hardly scenic. The SCG and Adelaide Oval have managed that balance better

 

[MarkCooper]

Headingley.

 

[Strike Rate]

Headingley.

because it's in Yorkshire ?

 

[MarkCooper]

because it's in Yorkshire ?

Well, the ground is pretty ugly, and the area is full of annoying students, the train station is too far away from the ground, the main road is too busy to cross without getting knocked over by a bus, the security guards are big fat idiots with tiny brains.

But it's still the best.

 

[Strike Rate]

Well, the ground is pretty ugly, and the area is full of annoying students, the train station is too far away from the ground, the main road is too busy to cross without getting knocked over by a bus, the security guards are big fat idiots with tiny brains.

But it's still the best.

because it's in Yorkshire ?

 

[Barragan]

Dharamshala and Cape Town look the best.

 

[Junaids]

Arundel Castle


New Road at Worcester


The Jacaranda trees at Harare Sports Club

 

[90MPH]

MCG is a great cricket stadium is not necessarily beautiful.

For me it has to be Cape town, followed by a few grounds in NZ.

 

[DrSchultz]

I have always liked The Oval.

 

[Theo_14]

There are some beautiful grounds in China and Hong Kong. Has the Dharamshala stadium hosted any International matches?

 

[Strike Rate]

There are some beautiful grounds in China and Hong Kong. Has the Dharamshala stadium hosted any International matches?

I remember England won against India here back in 2012/13

 

[desi_launda]

There are some beautiful grounds in China and Hong Kong. Has the Dharamshala stadium hosted any International matches?

India England in 2013 and India-WI last year
Ball swung quite a bit under the lights

 

[Theo_14]

I remember England won against India here back in 2012/13

India England in 2013 and India-WI last year
Ball swung quite a bit under the lights

Damn how did I not know this. I would love Pakistan-India to play there, it's a gem of a stadium. How many International matches have been played in total at that venue?

 

[desi_launda]

Damn how did I not know this. I would love Pakistan-India to play there, it's a gem of a stadium. How many International matches have been played in total at that venue?

Only those 2 I think.And a few IPL games.
Pakistan once played a warmup in 2004/05 and it started snowing

 

[test_fan]

Most grounds in NZ are beautiful. Australian stadiums have excellent facilities and they are huge but can't really call them beautiful. Only the Adelaide Oval has managed to retain its beauty somewhat despite going through a complete reconstruction.

 

[IndianWillow]

Here is a better pic for the Dharamshala stadium

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Stunning, both stadium and scenery.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Dharamshala only for scenery otherwise i like all the NZ stadiums.

 

[Sadevdesai]

No contest here ......DHARMSALA !!!!!!

 

[Batman_DB]

dharmashala and queenstown taunton and lords are good too

 

[Bhaijaan]

People could be biased about cricketers but when did people start becoming biased about natural beauty as well? Dharamshala and that Kiwi ground, hands down the two most breath takingly beautiful cricket BY FAR!

 

[Square Drive]

National Stadium, Karachi.

 

[vandokkum]

People could be biased about cricketers but when did people start becoming biased about natural beauty as well? Dharamshala and that Kiwi ground, hands down the two most breath takingly beautiful cricket BY FAR!

So it's bias if people's opinion don't agree with you? Funny how you still picked an Indian ground while accusing others of bias.

 

[vandokkum]

NZ is the most beautiful country in the world when it comes to cricket grounds.

 

[Thivagar]

Christchurch stadium looked really good. One of my favourite.

 

[FreakCricket]

National Stadium, Karachi.

oh man, i use to live close to national stadium and remember the rusty roofs.

 

[Bilal7]

I want to go to one of those Australian or South African grounds. They seem the best and the temperature is usually pleasant from what I've heard.

 

[Junaids]

Actually Bilal, now that the Aussie grounds are intended for short, winter AFL matches they are quite uncomfortable for cricket.

They are big concrete edifices with small, tightly packed seats, and they no longer have a cooling breeze.

The little Kiwi Test grounds are much nicer (Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Wellington) but their ODI grounds are like Aussie stadia.

The two remaining grounds on my bucket list are Newlands in Cape Town for the beauty and St George's Park in Port Elizabeth, for the band.

And if they ever return to the ramshackle Antigua Recreation Ground, I want to be there!

 

[Random Aussie]

Capetown.

But Dharamshala is gorgeous, I bet in the middle of that beautiful green outfield is a pitch that looks like the surface of Mars and the curator says hopelessly, "its just the soil, what can ah do?'

 

[Bilal7]

Actually Bilal, now that the Aussie grounds are intended for short, winter AFL matches they are quite uncomfortable for cricket.

They are big concrete edifices with small, tightly packed seats, and they no longer have a cooling breeze.

The little Kiwi Test grounds are much nicer (Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Wellington) but their ODI grounds are like Aussie stadia.

The two remaining grounds on my bucket list are Newlands in Cape Town for the beauty and St George's Park in Port Elizabeth, for the band.

And if they ever return to the ramshackle Antigua Recreation Ground, I want to be there!

Thanks for the heads-up.

Gotta love those mountains in Dharamshala. Lol [MENTION=104233]RA[/MENTION]!

 

[Bilal7]

If cricket ever became popular in Canada though, it would have the most beautiful stadiums, by far. Way too much natural beauty, SubhanAllah.

 

[Zeshan547]

Hold on guys, pak will join this list soon, the proposed International cricket stadium in Capital city of Islamabad will win this contest handsdown.

 

[biggestdravidfan]

Almost any stadium in New Zealand +Dharamshala.

 

[Enforcer]

Capetown.

But Dharamshala is gorgeous, I bet in the middle of that beautiful green outfield is a pitch that looks like the surface of Mars and the curator says hopelessly, "its just the soil, what can ah do?'

Pitches in Dharmasala aids fast bowling. Hard , Bouncty and Quick! probably quicker than all Australian pitches except perth

 

[Tera Gawaandi]

MCG is intimidating but it's not good looking.

 

[Tera Gawaandi]

India has recently started to build top-class facilities in smaller cities, Ranchi is home to one such stadium, the canopies look lovely. Damage was US $27.3 million only, has 35000 seating capacity.

Cost: INR 150 Crore (US$27.3 million)
Area: 130,000m2
Capacity: 35,000

10-minute drive from the Ranchi Airport.
25 minutes from a five-star hotel "Hotel Radisson Blu".
Spectator capacity for 35,000 .
A Members' Pavilion and a media stand(250).
Additional facilities for members including Tennis and Basket ball courts, a swimming pool, and spa.
76 corporate hospitality boxes.
A state-of-the-art indoor Cricket Academy with residential accommodation for youth.
35 Suites for guests.





















By Asian standards, it's very good looking stadium.

 

[hur rizvi]

I love most of the NZ grounds and Dhramshala looks esquisite

Most beautiful cricket ground in PAkistan is in Mirpur Azad-kashmir and Multan for great outfield

 

[Jo_Don]

Dharamshala, Cape Town and Queenstown.

 

[Varun]

I think Chennai since the renovation is a very good looking stadium as well:

Here are a couple of photos I've taken:

 

[ethan hunt]

Fairy Meadows, Pakistan
Look at that slip cordon ,no place for flat track bullies
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You can hit a six as far as Nanga parbat(which you can see in the backdrop) with the help of the thin air and power
Seriously though they should build a few up north , one near PC bhurban may be.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

The PCB should developed this one.

A stadium in Gwadar on the southwestern coast of Balochistan

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[leonidas_alexandar]

If I am not wrong the title of the thread refers to cricket grounds and not stadiums. So, if I accept the premise of the thread title then - it is hands down most of the cricket grounds in New Zealand.

The cricket ground at Queenstown.

 

[shamaan]

Here is a better pic for the Dharamshala stadium

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That looks beatiful

 

[Markhor]

Queenstown looks like heaven on earth.



Also fond of Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent:


The Darren Sammy stadium in St Lucia:



And Newlands, Cape Town.

 

[shamaan]

The PCB should developed this one.

A stadium in Gwadar on the southwestern coast of Balochistan

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Beatiful

 

[Sir Alex]

Capetown.

But Dharamshala is gorgeous, I bet in the middle of that beautiful green outfield is a pitch that looks like the surface of Mars and the curator says hopelessly, "its just the soil, what can ah do?'

Dharamsala was an excellent wicket in the test vs Australia - gave support for quality pace bowling as well as spin.

 

[Hyperion66]

Dharamshala is absolutely majestic!!

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

The PCB should developed this one.

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This has great potential to be a stunning stadium. You can project a scorecard on that structure.

 

[m.shah]

If only there was a stadium in kashmir that would have been stunning.

 

[SamNJ]

PCB can develope that Gawadar stadium on The Colosseum theme.

 

[Mr Crickekter]

If only there was a stadium in kashmir that would have been stunning.

Bakshi Stadium🏟 Srinagar Kashmir