About | Details |
|---|---|
Also known as | Centurion Park |
Named After | Sponsors (SuperSport Network) |
Capacity | 22000 |
End Names | Pavilion End, Hennops River End |
Flood Lights | Yes |
Home Teams | South Africa National Team and Northerns Cricket Team |
Pitch | Turf |
SuperSport Park, also known as the Centurion Park, was established in 1986 and later renamed after the television company SuperSport acquired a stake in the venue. Located in the scenic region of Centurion, the stadium boasts a seating capacity of over 22,000, along with grass seating facilities to accommodate a few more spectators.
Recognized as one of the best stadiums in the country, it offers a wide range of facilities, including beach-cabin-style hospitality chalets, a media box, and modernized dressing rooms with a gym. Equipped with LED lights, it is well-suited for hosting day/night matches.
The surface here is bowling-friendly, known for offering more bounce and pace; however, batting at this ground is not a huge challenge, as the ball nicely comes onto the bat, especially in limited-overs matches. The stadium has hosted some highly prolific matches, such as the World Cup in 2003, along with the IPL in 2009. SuperSport Park is an iconic venue known for its rich history and lively atmosphere.
SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Test Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted a total of 30 Test matches. The highest total in this stadium was recorded by hosts South Africa, scoring a record total of 621 runs against Sri Lanka in 2021. Meanwhile, the host South Africa bowled out England for 101 runs at this ground, which is the lowest recorded test score.
Proteas opening batter Hashim Amla holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue, with 1356 runs in 11 Test matches, along with the highest individual score with an unbeaten 208* against West Indies in 2014.
In the bowling department, Proteas pacer Dale Steyn has the most wickets in this venue with 59 wickets in 10 matches, while Kyle Abbott holds the best individual bowling figures at this ground, with outstanding figures of 7 wickets for 29 runs against Pakistan in 2013.
SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium ODI Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted a record 65 one-day international matches. The highest ODI total at this ground was set by the Proteas, scoring 416/5 runs against Australia in the 2023 bilateral series. Meanwhile, India women recorded the lowest total at this venue, getting bowled out by Australia for 117 runs while chasing a total at this venue during the 2004 Women’s World Cup.
Hashim Amla also holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue in ODIs, with 904 runs in 14 matches. The highest individual score in an ODI at this ground was recorded by Quinton Dekock from South Africa, who scored 178 against Australia in 2014
Former Proteas skipper Shaun Pollock has taken the most wickets here with 32 dismissals in 16 matches, while Indian leg spinner Yuzi Chahal has the best individual figures of 5 wickets for 22 runs at this venue against South Africa.
SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium T20I Records and Stats
Supersport Stadium has hosted around 19 T20I matches and has seen nail-biting encounters over the years. The highest T20I total is set by host South Africa, scoring 259/3 while chasing a huge total against West Indies in 2022, while the lowest total in this format was also recorded by South Africa, getting bowled out for 100 by Pakistan at this venue in 2013.
The most runs at this stadium were scored by South African batter Reeza Hendricks, who made 323 runs in 7 matches, while the highest individual score of a top knock of 122 was scored by former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam against South Africa at this venue.
Proteas seamer Chris Morris has taken the most wickets here with 7 dismissals in 4 matches, and the best individual figures at this ground of 4 wickets for 11 runs against is held by Proteas pacer Beuran Hendricks.
How to Reach SuperSport Park?
The stadium is easily accessible:
📍 Location: West Avenue, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
✈ Nearest Airport: OR Tambo International Airport – approx. 40 km
🚆 Nearest Railway Station: Centurion Gautrain Station – 2.5 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Stops: Gautrain Bus Stop – Centurion Station
