Newlands, Cape Town

Cape Town
Newlands cricket ground in Cape Town stands as one of South Africa's most picturesque and historically significant venues. Established in 1888, it holds the distinction of being the oldest cricket ground in Africa and has witnessed over a century of memorable cricket moments. The venue is renowned for its stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and the surrounding Cape Peninsula, creating one of the most scenic settings in world cricket. The pitch at Newlands traditionally offers excellent batting conditions, particularly evident in Test cricket where first innings averages reach 378.25. However, the ground presents varying challenges across formats. In ODI cricket, teams batting first have enjoyed considerable success with a 71.43% win rate and an average first innings score of 255.71. T20 matches show more balanced conditions, with first innings averaging 157.77 and bat-first teams winning 61.54% of encounters. Newlands has hosted numerous memorable encounters, including dramatic Test matches featuring both local and international stars. The ground's intimate atmosphere, with spectators seated close to the action, creates an electric environment during major fixtures. The famous "Castle Corner" and grassy banks have traditionally housed passionate supporters who contribute to the venue's unique character. The combination of favorable batting conditions, spectacular mountain views, and rich cricketing heritage makes Newlands a beloved destination for players and spectators alike, cementing its status as one of cricket's most cherished venues.

Ground Stats by Format

Test

Matches played4
Avg 1st innings378
Avg 2nd innings202
Highest total620
Lowest total55
Bat first win %50.0%

ODI

Matches played7
Avg 1st innings256
Avg 2nd innings227
Highest total329
Lowest total134
Bat first win %71.4%

T20

Matches played13
Avg 1st innings158
Avg 2nd innings129
Highest total220
Lowest total95
Bat first win %61.5%

Recent Matches

DateMatchFormatResult
5 Dec 2025South Africa vs Ireland(220/2 / 115/10)T20South Africa won by 105 runs
3 Jan 2025South Africa vs Pakistan(615/10 / 194/9)TESTSouth Africa won by 10 wickets
19 Dec 2024Pakistan vs South Africa(329/10 / 248/10)ODIPakistan won by 81 runs
3 Jan 2024South Africa vs India(55/10 / 153/10)TESTIndia won by 7 wickets
26 Feb 2023Australia vs South Africa(156/6 / 137/6)T20Australia won by 19 runs
24 Feb 2023South Africa vs England(164/4 / 158/8)T20South Africa won by 6 runs
23 Feb 2023Australia vs India(172/4 / 167/8)T20Australia won by 5 runs
21 Feb 2023England vs Pakistan(213/5 / 99/9)T20England won by 114 runs
21 Feb 2023Bangladesh vs South Africa(113/6 / 117/0)T20South Africa won by 10 wickets
17 Feb 2023New Zealand vs Bangladesh(189/3 / 118/8)T20New Zealand won by 71 runs