Five most scenic cricket venues around the world

Since the inception of the gentleman’s game in 1844, it has flourished in many ways with the authorities coming up with some breathtaking stadiums in their countries. It is important to have stadiums that offer a perfect blend of nature and cricket atmosphere. Over the years, the cricket boards have crafted places that have the most impressive of structures along with a beautiful backdrop. Here are five scenic cricket venues:

Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa

Newlands cricket ground in Cape Town can be considered as the most picturesque grounds of South Africa due to its jaw-dropping backdrop. Two of Cape Town’s most recognizable geographical features namely Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak are clearly visible from Newlands. The ground was built in the 1880s but over the period of time, the authorities built different pavilions and stand around it as it now boasts of having a capacity of accommodating 25,000 fans.

HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala, India

India also has one of the easy on the eye stadiums on its soil. The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium sits at nearly 5,000 feet above sea level in the city of Dharamsala and offers a breathtaking view of the tourists and the players. The stadium has architectural elements that give an insight into the culture of the state and is surrounded by the Dhauladhar Mountains in the background.

Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia

Australia is a hub of scenic cricket venues and one of them in Adelaide Oval located in Adelaide. Adelaide Oval can be considered as a classic cricket ground as it is surrounded by grass and is a true oval, which means that the boundaries in any given direction are the same distance from the batsmen as they are in the opposite direction. The spectators enjoy a stunning view of Parklands along with Saint Peter’s Cathedral while witnessing a game of cricket.

Sydney Cricket Ground Sydney, Australia

It is an absolute delight to watch a cricket match in the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Australian ground was built in 1848 and is home to New South Wales Blues cricket team and the Sydney Sixers. The resplendent green roof of the Ladies’ Pavilion is one of the most recognisable features of SCG. A nice view of downtown and the old green theme of the stadium makes it an absolute delight for the spectators.

Queenstown Events Centre, New Zealand

Queenstown Events Centre is another beautiful cricket stadium located in Queenstown on New Zealand’s South Island. It sits at the foot of a mountain range aptly named The Remarkables and is also near Lake Wakatipu. Apart from its scenic beauty, Queenstown Events Centre is liked more by the spectators as they get a close look at the large commercial airliners that take off from Queenstown Airport, which is right next door.