Cricket is the national sport in Australia, and there is hardly a better spot to see a test match than under the Australian sun with a cold beer in hand.
There have been 12 cricket venues in total across Australia. Nevertheless, just 6 of them are the ones that keep on having international cricket matches on a regular basis. Besides these 6, there are many more cricket fields in Australia that are allocated for first-class cricket and hundreds of smaller grounds are scattered all around the nation.
Let’s have a look at the leading 5 cricket stadiums in Australia.
1. Brisbane Cricket Ground
The Gabba, which is often referred to as the Brisbane Cricket Ground, was inaugurated in 1895 and its capacity stands at 42,000 spectators. This means that when the stadium is full the energetic atmosphere will be the main characteristic of the event.
It is incredibly iconic ground that has traditionally been responsible for the opening test match of the Australian summer. Gabba also witnessed the very first T20I match in Australia in 2006. Also, it is a multi-purpose venue that had hosted the soccer event of the Olympics in year 2000 when the event was held in Australia.
2. Adelaide Oval
In my view, Adelaide Oval is the best cricket venue in Australia. The Adelaide Oval, opened in 1871, was first used for state cricket by South Australia and witnessed its first international test match between Australia and England in 1884.
Just like many important cricket venues across the country, the Adelaide Oval also serves the purpose of hosts in Australian Rules football matches. It has even been the site for Rugby League and rock concerts which proves it an adaptable venue.
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3. Melbourne Cricket Ground
There are those who consider the Melbourne Cricket Ground as the most important sports venue and there is no doubt that it holds a place in the history of sports. To put it simply, it is a huge place which can be said to host the whole of the world’s major sports events as it not only has a very long history but also regularly features one of the world’s most significant cricket matches – Australia’s Boxing Day Test!
MCG is not only the largest among all Australian athletic venues, it is also the biggest of any type in the Southern Hemisphere. A whopping 100,024 fans can see a match at the same time and only one place on the planet has more people – India’s Narendra Modi Stadium, the largest cricket ground in the world.
Adelaide Oval’s gorgeousness is the reason it takes the number one spot. Melbourne Cricket Ground is pretty but not so much as to be compared.
4. Sydney Cricket Ground
The first test match of the new year in Australia is usually held at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This stadium, which dates back to 1851, currently holds up to 48,000 fans and is home to cricket, AFL, and rugby.
The combination of the Sydney Cricket Ground’s small capacity and its beauty virtually puts it at the top of the list of the best cricket stadiums in Australia. The ground has retained its original grandstands for members and ladies and is a truly beautiful place to enjoy the game.
5. Optus Stadium in Perth
The Optus Stadium claims to be the most high-tech multipurpose sports facility in Australia. It surely ranks among the most expensive in the world, with an estimated price tag of AUD 1.6 billion when it opened in 2017.
Prior to the Optus Stadium opening, the Australian team used to play at the WACA (Western Australian Cricket Association) Stadium in Perth, but now they are having international matches at the new stadium. It may be a modern stadium but it has a certain charm about it which has made the Optus Stadium find its way into our list of the top Australian cricket venues.
