Grounds / Kingsmead

Kingsmead

Durban, South Africa

Also or formerly known as Sahara Stadium; Kingsmead
Capacity 25000
End names Umgeni End, Old Fort End
Home teams KwaZulu-Natal, Natal
Current local time 03:12, Thu Nov 26, 2009 (UTC +0200)

Profile | Latest Articles | Latest Photos

Records and statistics

First Test	South Africa v England - Jan 18-22, 1923	Scorecard
Last Test	South Africa v Australia - Mar 6-10, 2009	Scorecard
Statsguru Tests \| Records: Match results \| Highest totals \| Most runs \| Most wickets
First ODI	South Africa v India - Dec 17, 1992	Scorecard
Last ODI	South Africa v Australia - Apr 3, 2009	Scorecard
Statsguru ODIs \| Records: Match results \| Highest totals \| Most runs \| Most wickets
First T20I	Kenya v New Zealand - Sep 12, 2007	Scorecard
Last T20I	Australia v India - Sep 22, 2007	Scorecard
Statsguru T20Is \| Records: Match results \| Highest totals \| Most runs \| Most wickets

All records »

Profile

Little more than a stone's throw from the ocean, Kingsmead is located in humid Durban, home to sandy beaches and surfing. The ground has played host to tests since January 1923 when England and South Africa played to out a draw. In 1939 England and South Africa played a timeless Test, which also ended in a draw when England had to catch the boat home.

Highlights in the history of Kingsmead include South Africa's innings and 129-run demolition of Australia, in February 1970, when Graeme Pollock and Barry Richards, thrashed the Australian bowling to all parts of the ground as they scored 274 and 140 respectively.

The ground certainly has had its highs and lows. South Africa amassed 658 for 9 against West Indies in 2004, but India were skittled for just 66 in 1996. In 2003 Kingsmead staged the World Cup semi-final between India and Kenya.

Kingsmead's easterly location - but within the same timezone as the rest of South Africa - means it is prone to bad light and the humid climate can result in powerful thunderstorms. The ground still incorporates traditional grass banks, as well as towering modern stands. Being in the centre of Durban makes it easily accessible by public transport, or on foot, but parking is limited.

Andrew McGlashan (May 2005)

Top