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SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium: Photos, Pitch Behavior, Records & Stats and Boundary Length 

The SuperSport Park, previously known as the Centurion Park, is one of the most beautiful and, players facilities-wise, one of the best stadiums in South Africa. Originally named Centurion Park, the SuperSprot Park got its latest name when the television company SuperSport bought shares in it in 1998. The Cricket stadium in Centurion was established in 1986 and can hold up to 22,000 Spectators at its maximum strength. The first-ever international match at the SuperSport Centurion Park took place on 11 December 1992 between South Africa and India. 

An Overview of the SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium

Venue NameSuperSport Park 
Also Known as Centurion Park
Opened1882
LocationCenturion, South Africa
Seating Capacity22,000
Pitch BehaviorAssist Fast Bowlers 
Shortest Boundary Distance60 meters
Longest Boundary Distance74 meters
Bowling EndsPavilion End, Hennops River End
FloodlightsYes

SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Pitch Behaviour 

Generally, wickets at the SuperSport Park in Centurion are bouncy tracks where the ball comes to bat a little bit quicker compared to a normal track. Over the years, surface at Centurion has been known for its fierce bounce and pace, which makes the pacer more lethal on this ground. However, Centurion Cricket Ground is a great batting track unless a batter doesn’t know how to handle the extra pace and bounce. The ball comes to the bat with the bounce and pace, which makes it easy for batters to play strokes all over the ground. Spinners generally proved to be ineffective here, but in test matches after the fourth day’s play, slow bowlers can also get assistance from the surface at Centurion. 

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SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Records & Stats

The Centurion Park, or SuperSport Park hosted 103 international cricket matches so far; the best individual score at this ground is Hashim Amla’s 208 runs against West Indies in a test match. South Africa’s Kyle Abbott recorded the best bowling figures at the Centurion Cricket Stadium, taking 7 wickets for 29 runs against Pakistan in a test match. 

Total Matches103
Average 1st Inning Score327 in Tests, 247 in ODIs, 180 in T20Is
Highest Total Recorded621 by South Africa vs Sri Lanka in Tests
416/5 by South Africa vs Australia in ODIs
259/4 by South Africa vs West Indies in T20Is 
Lowest Total Recorded101 by England vs South Africa in Tests
118 by South Africa vs India in ODIs
100 by South Africa vs Pakistan in T20Is 
Highest Score Chased251/8 by England vs South Africa in Tests
319/3 by South Africa vs England in ODIs
259/4 by South Africa vs West Indies in T20Is
Highest Individual Score208 by Hashim Amla for South Africa vs West Indies in Tests
178 by Quinton de Kock  for South Africa vs Australia in ODIs
122 by Babar Azam for Pakistan vs South Africa in T20Is 
Best Bowling Performance7/29 by Kyle Abbott for South Africa vs Pakistan in Tests
5/14 by Trent Johnson for Ireland vs Canada in ODIs
5/6 by Umar Gul for Pakistan vs South Africa in T20Is 

South Africa Record at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium

South Africa has played 89 matches at Centurion, winning 56, losing 28, and drawing 3, and 2 without a result. 

Played89
Won56
Lost28
Tied0
Draw3
No Result2

South Africa Test Record at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium

South Africa has played 29 tests at Centurion Park, winning 29 and losing 3, alongside drawing 3 too. 

Played29
Won23
Lost3
Tied0
Draw3
No Result0

South Africa ODI Record at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium

So far, the SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium has hosted 46 ODI matches for South Africa, with 27 triumphs, 17 defeats, and 2 without results. 

Played46
Won27
Lost17
Tied0
Draw0
No Result2

South Africa T20I Record at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium

South Africa has won 6 of the 14 T20I matches in Centurion and lost 8. 

Played14
Won6
Lost8
Tied0
Draw0
No Result0

Also Read: Maharashtra Cricket Stadium Records & Stats || Sharjah Cricket Stadium Records & Stats

SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Photos

SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Boundary Length

The smallest boundary at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium in Centurion is 60 meters, and the longest is 74 meters. 

SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Capacity

The SuperSport Park in Centurion can accommodate up to 22,000 spectators. 

SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Map & Location

283 West Ave, Die Hoewes, Centurion, 0046, South Africa

FAQs 

Is the cricket stadium small at SuperSport Park? 

The cricket stadium in Centurion, which is known as SuperSport Park, may not be a colosseum-like arena, but it is a decent-sized stadium that can accommodate 22,000 spectators.  

What was the previous name of SuperSport Park? 

The previous name of SuperSport Park was known as Centurion Park.  

Which country is SuperSport located in? 

The SuperSport Park is a Cricket stadium in Centurion, South Africa.  

Is SuperSport Park cricket stadium batting or bowling pitch?

The pitch at SuperSport Park is a dream surface for every fast bowler because of the pace and bounce they extract from the wickets. This stadium’s pitch is known as a tailor-made fast bowlers’ wicket.

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