Dreux Sport Cricket Club

Dreux Sport Cricket Club's cricket ground serves as the primary venue for competitive cricket in the historic town of Dreux, approximately 80 kilometers west of Paris. The facility has emerged as an important cricket destination in France's expanding cricket landscape, providing a dedicated space for both domestic and international matches in the region. The ground has hosted seven T20 matches in recent seasons, establishing itself as a reliable venue for shorter format cricket. The pitch characteristics suggest a relatively balanced playing surface, with an average first innings score of 143.43 runs indicating conditions that offer opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers. The 50% win rate for teams batting first demonstrates the ground's neutrality, where conditions don't significantly favor either batting or bowling first. The playing surface appears to provide consistent bounce and pace, making it suitable for entertaining T20 cricket. Bowlers have found success in restricting scoring, while batsmen have been able to construct meaningful innings without the pitch being overly difficult. The ground's atmosphere reflects the growing enthusiasm for cricket in France, with local supporters and the expatriate cricket community creating an engaging environment during matches. As part of France's cricket development, Dreux Sport Cricket Club continues to contribute to the sport's expansion beyond traditional cricket-playing nations, offering players and spectators quality cricket in a well-maintained facility that serves the broader Île-de-France cricket community.