Marrara Cricket Ground

Marrara,
Darwin, Northern Territory

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Marrara Stadium is the premier outdoor stadium in Northern Territory, and watching cricket there is an engaging experience. Few grounds in Australia can match its intimacy and proximity to the action. The ground is flat and green, its superb condition attributable to Darwin's unique climate. Marrara is also one of the country's first outdoor venues to use a 'drop-in' pitch.

To reach standards required for international cricket, the stadium underwent a $3million renovation, giving the contrast of an impressive modern stand on one side of the ground and a rural-style hill area on the other.

In 2003 Darwin hosted its first Test as part of Australia's experimental "Top End Tour", hosting matches in the normal close season, although attendances were disappointing.
Martin Williamson

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Latest Articles

• Bangladesh to tour Australia in 2010 (Feb 21, 2008)
• Bangladesh play purely for pride at Darwin (Aug 5, 2003)
• Digging up Darwin's cricketing links (Jul 19, 2003)
• Darwin and Cairns to host Sri Lanka in 2004 Tests (Jul 19, 2003)
• At Darwin, VIPs come in various sizes (Jul 18, 2003)

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Latest Photos

Jul 20, 2003

Steve Waugh and Khaled Mahmud after the Test
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Jul 19, 2003

Steve Waugh acknowledges hundred
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May 3, 2002

Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin
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