Smallest Cricket Stadiums in the World: Limited over formats of the game involve some serious ranging hitting at some or the other part of the innings. A small stadium acts as a stroke of luck for the batsman who looks to smash the ball out of the park. Like Australia, which is known for its biggest grounds, New Zealand on the other hand is home to many small grounds. Many stadiums in the world have over the time given this privilege to the batsmen who then play hard-hitting innings.
Let us take a look at some of the smallest stadiums in the world.
Smallest Cricket Stadiums in the World
No | Stadium Name | Country | Boundary Type | Size (in meters) |
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1 | Eden Park, Auckland | New Zealand | Straight | 55 |
2 | The Wanderers, Johannesburg | South Africa | Square | 64 |
3 | Lord’s, London | England | Square | 65 |
4 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | India | Square | 66 |
5 | Eden Park, Auckland | New Zealand | Square | 68 |
Eden Park (Auckland, New Zealand)
Eden Park is the shortest known stadium in the world. The stadium has the shortest boundary i.e. 55 meters and offers ease of hitting to batsmen who love to hit straight. The stadium offers ideal hitting conditions for the batsmen and a tough time to the bowlers.
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The Wanderers (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Located in South Africa, the Wanderers stadium is the second shortest stadium in the world and the shortest stadium in the world by square boundary i.e. 64 meters. The Wanderers is considered a bouncy surface that is slightly ideal for bowlers and helpful for the batsman when playing the new ball.
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Lord’s (London, UK)
One of the best and popular stadiums in the world, Lord’s has almost everything a cricket player wants. The pitch at the stadium provides help to both batsmen and the bowlers. The stadium has a great outfield and is also the second smallest cricket stadium in the world by square boundary and third in overall.
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Eden Gardens (Kolkata, India)
Eden Gardens has hosted several big matches over the years. The stadium is known for its lightening quick outfield with even bounce and hard pitch. Situated in Kolkata, Eden Gardens provides a bright day for the batsmen. The stadium is fourth shortest stadium in the world with a square boundary of 66 meters.
Eden Park (Auckland, New Zealand)
New Zealand’s Eden Park, apart from being the shortest stadium in terms of straight boundary, also has the fourth shortest straight boundary in the world of 68 meters. The stadium is the shortest stadium in the world in all aspects.
FAQ
Where is the smallest cricket stadium in the world?
The smallest cricket stadium in the world is the Eden Park, located in Auckland, New Zealand.
Which is the smallest cricket stadium in India?
Eden Gardens is the smallest cricket stadium in India.
Where is the oldest cricket stadium?
The oldest cricket stadium is the Lord’s located in London and was named after its founder Thomas Lord