The Indian cricket team will be visiting the country this year where the Black Caps and the Indian National cricket team will be battling it out on the field starting January 24th – March 04, 2020.
New Zealand boasts some of the most scenic cricket grounds in the world as well as some great stadiums and classic cricket ovals. Indian fans can be assured that no matter the result, the surroundings will be visually spectacular and a lot of fun.
We bring you our top five locations to catch the cricket action in Aotearoa.
Hagley Oval
Christchurch’s Hagley Oval is located in the city’s Botanic Gardens and is one of New Zealand’s premiere cricket venues. The best way to enjoy the sport at this spot is by setting up a picnic! Bring your own chair, enjoy the beautiful setting and the gipping game we all love!
Black Caps Vs India, Test match, Hagley Oval – Saturday, 29 February 2020, 11:30am
Eden Park
Would you really be surprised if we said that New Zealand’s most famous stadium is traditionally a rugby ground however when the cricket pitch is dropped, thats when the real drama commences.
Closehort boundaries and easy to view seats ensures the crowd get lots of opportunties to catch a six. Are you ready?
Black Caps Vs India, Twenty20, Eden Park – Friday, 24 January 2020, 12.30pm
Black Caps Vs India, Twenty20, Eden Park – Sunday, 26 January 2020, 12.30pm
Black Caps Vs India , ODI, Eden Park – Saturday, 8 February 2020, 7.30am
Basin Reserve
One can say that Wellington’s Basin Reserve would be New Zealand’s equivalent to Lords, without the dress code and cucumber sandwiches, of course. Steeped in history, the Basin has been home to some of New Zealand’s most famous results including Brendon McCullum’s incredible 302 in 2014. You don’t want to miss being here!
Black Caps Vs India, Test match, Basin Reserve – Friday, 21 February 2020, 4.00am
Seddon Park
Hamilton’s Seddon Park is renowned for its relaxed atmosphere and with two thirds of the ground lined with grassy banks which truly makes it feel like a ‘village green’. Pack a picnic and a blanket and get cosy with the friendly locals at one of the cricketing world’s best boutique grounds.
Black Caps Vs India, Twenty20, Seddon Park – Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 12.30pm
Black Caps Vs India, ODI, Seddon Park – Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 7.30am
Westpac Stadium
Fondly nicknamed “The Cake Tin”, the Wellington Stadium was opened in 1999 to replace the aging Athletic Park. It sits right on the waterfront and frequently hosts everything from major sports to cultural events such as big-name concerts and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.Another claim to fame was when, during a cricket match, film director Peter Jackson recorded 30,000 fans chanting a battle scene cry for his film The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
Black Caps Vs India, Twenty20, Westpac Stadium – Friday, January 31, 2020, 12.30pm
Bay Oval
The Bay Oval has become a facility which is the home of cricket in the Bay of Plenty, and a focal point for all cricket lovers and players alike! The purpose of the Bay of Plenty Cricket Trust was ‘to enable and encourage the community to play cricket or other games and sports thereby assisting in the physical health and well being of the Bay of Plenty community.’ The Bay Oval has also hosted a free community Christmas concert, the 2011 Cancer Society Relay for Life, and was ‘home base’ for the 2012 NZCT AIMS (Association of Intermediate Schools) Games. Don’t be at bay, come along?
Black Caps Vs India, Twenty20, Bay Oval – Sunday, February 02, 2020, 12.30pm
Black Caps Vs India, ODI, Bay Oval – Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 7.30am
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