Situated at Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) in South Africa, St George’s Park Cricket Ground stands amongst the world´s most historic and iconic cricket grounds. In the hearts of cricket lovers, there are many nicknames, including “The Dragon’s Lair” and “Crusaders Ground”. Set up during the late 19th century, the ground has borne witness to some of cricket history’s most beautiful moments, from South Africa´s first-ever Test match in 1889 to the 2003 Cricket World Cup and IPL in 2009. With a capacity of 19,000, the ground is still a thrilling venue for international cricket.
St George’s Park overview
St George’s Park Cricket Ground is also know as St George’s Park, other two names are Crusaders Ground or simply Crusaders. This Cricket Ground at Port Elizabeth now know as Gqeberha in South Africa. This one the most oldest Cricket clubs in South Africa.
It is also one of the venues at which Test matches and One Day Internationals are played in South Africa. The cricket Stadium is oldest than Kingswood College in GrahasTown.
SGP Cricket Ground Capacity And Tenant
- Location- St George’s Park, Gqeberha, South Africa
- Country- South Africa
- Coordinates- 33°57′59″S 25°36′37″E
- Capacity- 19,000
- Tenants- South Africa national cricket team and Sunrisers Eastern Cape
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Facts: St George’s Park History
The most of the South africa people St George’s Park Cricket Ground called it as only St George’s Park. it also have nickname “The Dragon’s Lair” on the base of St George
Memorable Dates
St George’s Park Cricket Ground host its first Test match in March 1889. The England beat the South Africa by 8 wickets.
St George’s Park in 2003 Cricket World Cup
It is a part of the 15 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya chosen to host matches in the world cup, St George’s Park hosted 5 matches transporting us into the Global of the tournament matches: 3 were group games and another included a super six match, and last a semi-final.
St George’s Park in 2009 Indian Premier League
It was time to move South Africa for IPL games, SGP Cricket Ground is one the Eight Venues in SA to host.
SGP Stats: International Matches information
| Match Type | Date | Teams |
| First Test | 12–13 March 1889 | South Africa vs England |
| Last Test | 5–9 November 2024 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka |
| First ODI | 9 December 1992 | South Africa vs India |
| Last ODI | 19 December 2023 | South Africa vs India |
| First T20I | 16 December 2007 | South Africa vs West Indies |
| Last T20I | 10 November 2024 | South Africa vs India |
| Only Women’s Test | 2–5 December 1960 | South Africa vs England |
| First WT20I | 14 February 2023 | Australia vs Bangladesh |
| Last WT20I | 20 February 2023 | India vs Ireland |
List of All One Day International centuries in SGP Cricket Ground
| No. | Score | Player | Team | Balls | Inns. | Opposing team | Date | Result |
| 1 | 115* | Mark Waugh | Australia | 125 | 2 | South Africa | 31 March 1997 | Won |
| 2 | 125 | Herschelle Gibbs (1/2) | South Africa | 146 | 1 | West Indies | 20 January 1999 | Won |
| 3 | 135 | Saleem Elahi | Pakistan | 129 | 1 | South Africa | 11 December 2002 | Won |
| 4 | 112 | Abdul Razzaq | Pakistan | 120 | 1 | South Africa | 11 December 2002 | Won |
| 5 | 105 | Graeme Smith | South Africa | 131 | 2 | England | 4 February 2005 | Won |
| 6 | 121* | Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 133 | 2 | West Indies | 27 January 2008 | Won |
| 7 | 125 | Herschelle Gibbs (2/2) | South Africa | 110 | 1 | Australia | 13 April 2009 | Won |
| 8 | 102 | Ahmed Shehzad | Pakistan | 112 | 1 | South Africa | 27 November 2013 | Won |
| 9 | 130* | David Miller | South Africa | 133 | 1 | West Indies | 25 January 2015 | Lost |
| 10 | 115 | Rohit Sharma | India | 126 | 1 | South Africa | 13 February 2018 | Won |
| 11 | 108* | Hashim Amla | South Africa | 120 | 1 | Pakistan | 19 January 2019 | Lost |
St George’s Park Cricket Ground Location and Coordinates
Coordinates: 33°57′59″S 25°36′37″E
Final Words
St George’s Park Cricket Ground, known as “The Dragon’s Lair,” is one of South Africa’s oldest and most recognised cricket venues. Located in Gqeberha, it has an extensive history dating back to 1889, when it was first opened for Test cricket. It has witnessed some significant events since then, including the 2003 Cricket World Cup and 2009’s IPL. With a total seating capacity of 19,000, it continues to host exciting international cricket matches, including Tests, ODIs and T20Is. Its heritage and the performances that have taken place at this revered venue provide a proud place in South African cricketing and world history.
