The stadiums that will host T20 World Cup 2022

The ICC T20 World Cup is just 3  days away and it is set to take place in Australia. This is the first time the most prestigious T20 cup is going to take place down under. The grounds are big, the boundaries are long and the pitches will be full of bounce and fiery pace.

Here is an insight into the stadiums that are going to host the upcoming T20 World Cup

1) Melbourne Cricket Ground

Referred to as the " Spiritual home of Australian sport",  the Melbourne Cricket Ground is the second largest cricket stadium in the world, with a capacity that can hold around 1,00,024 fans.

The MCG is the birthplace of Test Cricket and one-day international cricket and it's the home for the AFL Grand Final it has hosted the 1956 Olympic Games and 2006 Commonwealth Games along with a range of…

The ICC T20 World Cup is just 5 days away and it is taking place at Australia. This is the first time the most prestigious T20 cup is going to take place down under. The grounds are big, the boundaries are long and the pitches will be full of bounce and fiery pace.

Interesting statistics of T20s conducted at the MCG:

• 15 T20 matches have been conducted at the MCG
• Teams batting first have won 6 matches while the teams chasing have won 8 matches
• The highest score for T20 is 184 & Lowest score is 74
• No team has scored more than 200 on this ground
• Average first innings score: 139
• Average second innings score: 127
   

2) Sydney Cricket Ground

The Sydney Cricket Ground is one of the oldest test venues, which hosted the first-ever Ashes encounter between England and Australia back in 1882. The SCG has a capacity to hold around 48,000 fans and it is a good batting wicket, so expect to see a few high-scoring games when matches are played here.

The ground is also a pre-dominant ODI venue and has hosted numerous final matches as well as the crucial semi-final in the 1992 World Cup. One of the most popular sporting venues across the world, SCG was the ground where Sir Don Bradman made his highest-ever first-class score of 452, for New South Wales against Queensland in 1928-29.

Interesting statistics of T20s conducted at the SCG:

• 12 T20 matches have been conducted at the SCG.
• Teams batting first have won 6 matches and the teams chasing have won 5 matches.
• Highest score for T20 is 221 & Lowest score is 41.
• Average 1st innings score is 160.
• Average 2nd innings score is 140.

3) Perth stadium 

Inaugurated in Jan 2018, the Perth stadium, also known as the Optus stadium, is the third largest stadium in Australia which has a capacity to hold 61,266 fans and can also be extended to 65,000 fans for rectangular sports. This stadium has not only been used for cricket but has even held rugby, football, and concerts of many celebrities.

Interesting statistics of T20s conducted at the Perth(Optus)

• 2 T20 matches have were hosted by the Optus stadium.
• The 2 T20 matches saw a target being defended and chased
• Highest score for T20 is 208 & Lowest score is 106.
• Average 1st innings score is 157.
• Average 2nd innings score is 154.
   

4) Adelaide Oval

Located in South Australia, the Adelaide Oval is one of the best stadiums in Australia, if not the world. With a capacity to hold over 53,583 fans, the stadium did have a Redevelopment of the ground between 2008 and 2014 at a cost of $575 million. The pitch is a batting paradise and it hardly offers any assistance to the bowlers. 

The stadium hosted its first ODI back in 1975 when Australia took on the West Indies. Over the years, many riveting contests have taken place at Adelaide Oval, including West Indies' great escape from the proverbial jaws of defeat to beat Australia by 1-run in a Test match in 1993.

Interesting statistics of T20s conducted at the Adelaide Oval: 

• 8 T20 matches were hosted at the Adelaide Oval.
• 3 matches have been won by teams batting first while 4 matches have been won by the team bowling first.
• Highest score for T20 is 233 & Lowest score is 99.
• Average 1st innings score is 155.
• Average 2nd innings score is 154.

5) Gabba, Brisbane

The stadium is named after the Brisbane suburb of Woolloongabba, in which it is located. A 42,000-seat stadium, the Gabba also caters to other sports - American Rules Football, Soccer, Rugby Union, and Greyhound racing. Notable matches have taken place in this stadium, namely the first-ever tied test match between Australia in 1960 and India's historic test series victory against Australia in 2021.

The Gabba is considered to be the truest wicket available in Australia. It generally offers healthy bounce and carries to the quicks while the batsman thrives on the consistent bounce.

Interesting statistics of T20s conducted at the Gabba: 

• 6 T20 matches were hosted at the Adelaide Oval.
• 4 matches have been won by teams batting first while 2 matches have been won by the team bowling first.
• Highest score for T20 is 191 & Lowest score is 117.
• Average 1st innings score is 168.
• Average 2nd innings score is 145.
   

6) Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Bellerive Oval also known as the Blundstone Arena, is a cricket and football ground located in Hobart. It has a seating capacity of  20,000 people - the second-largest capacity stadium in Tasmania It is the only venue in Tasmania which hosts international Cricket matches. It is the home for the Hobart Hurricanes and the AFL club North Melbourne 

Interesting statistics of T20's conducted at the Bellerive Oval : 

• 3 T20 matches were hosted by the Bellerive Oval.
• 2 matches have been won by teams batting first while 1 match has been won by the team bowling first.
• Highest score for T20 is 213& Lowest score is 141.
• Average 1st innings score is 182.
• Average 2nd innings score is 167.
   

7) Simonds Stadium, Geelong

Also known as Kardinia Park, The Simonds Stadium has only hosted one international match to date. That match was between Sri Lanka beat Australia by 3 runs. In the upcoming WT20 matches, fans will wait to see exciting matches and moments take place at this stadium.

Cover Credits: CricketAustralia