ST GEORGE PARK, PORT ELIZABATH

ST GEORGE PARK STADIUM (GQEBERHA)

St George's Park Cricket Ground (also known as St George's Park, Crusaders Ground or simply Crusaders) is a cricket ground in St George's Park, (formerly Port Elizabeth), South Africa. It is the home of the Port Elizabeth Cricket Club, one of the oldest cricket clubs in South Africa, and the Eastern Province Club. It is also one of the venues at which Test matches and One Day Internationals are played in South Africa. It is older than Kings wood College in Grahamstown. The ground is notable for its brass band that plays during major matches, adding a unique flavor to its atmosphere.

ST GEORGE PARK STADIUM (GQEBERHA) Pitch Report

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 favored spin bowling and was a fast bowler's nightmare.

ST GEORGE PARK STADIUM (GQEBERHA) Pitch Report

Test Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:

This ground pitch support spin bowlers. In the last 10 years there have been 7 test matches played at this ground out of which 5 matches won by batting first team and 2 matches won by batting second team.

Here are last tests matches average scores of all Innings at ST GEORGE PARK STADIUM grounds:

Test Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 339 runs

Test Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 223 runs

Test Matches 3rd Innings Average Score – 232 Runs

Test Matches 4th Innings Average Score – 180 runs

LAST 10 YEARS OUTCOME

ST GEORGE PARK STADIUM (GQEBERHA) Pitch Report

ODI Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:

The pitch at St George's Park is known to be among the slower ones in South Africa. The surface is likely to help wrist spinners much. As of now the ground has witnessed 10 matches in the last 10 years and the team batting first has won 3 matches and the team chasing won 7 matches.

Here are last ODI matches average scores of both Innings at ST GEORGE PARK grounds:

ODI Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 228 runs

ODI Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 217 runs

LAST 10 YEARS OUTCOME

ST GEORGE PARK STADIUM (GQEBERHA) Pitch Report

T20I Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:

St George’s Park, has hosted 3 international games till date. The wicket is conducive for the pacers and even the batters can score runs if they do play long. The par score on this wicket is between 160-170+ and bowling first is a good option.  As of now the ground has witnessed 3 matches and the team batting first has won 1 match and the team bowling first has won 2 matches.

Here are last T20I matches average scores of both Innings at ST GEORGE PARK grounds:

T20I Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 154 runs

T20I Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 144 runs

LAST 10 YEARS OUTCOME

SA20 Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:

Port Elizabeth has hosted 10 league games till now in the last 10 years. As seen in the last matches it is proved that pitch is beneficial for the batsman who can take their time and score big runs on the board. Chasing and defending went similar at this ground so this is for sure that the toss does not affects the matches much. What matters is the team work and the time taken to build a good score. As of now 20 matches hosted at this venue where the team batting first has won 11 matches and the team bowling first has won 9.

Here are last SA20 matches average scores of both Innings at ST GEORGE PARK grounds:

SA20 Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 150 runs

SA20 Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 133 runs

LAST 10 YEARS OUTCOME