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Sahara Oval; Crusaders Ground, St George's Park
19000
Duckpond End, Park Drive End
Eastern Province
19:38, Sat Oct 03, 2026 (UTC +0200)
19000
Duckpond End, Park Drive End
Eastern Province
19:38, Sat Oct 03, 2026 (UTC +0200)
Records and statistics
| South Africa v England - Mar 12-13, 1889 | Scorecard | |
| South Africa v Sri Lanka - Dec 5-9, 2024 | Scorecard | |
| Test records | Results | High totals | High scores | Most runs | Best bowling | Most wickets | Partnerships | Statsguru | ||
| South Africa v India - Dec 9, 1992 | Scorecard | |
| South Africa v India - Dec 19, 2023 | Scorecard | |
| ODI records | Results | High totals | High scores | Most runs | Best bowling | Most wickets | Partnerships | Statsguru | ||
| South Africa v West Indies - Dec 16, 2007 | Scorecard | |
| South Africa v India - Nov 10, 2024 | Scorecard | |
| T20I records | Results | High totals | High scores | Most runs | Best bowling | Most wickets | Partnerships | Statsguru | ||
| Records index | ||
Profile
Port Elizabeth's St George's Park staged the first Test to be played outside England or Australia in 1888-89 (England winning by eight wickets) and in 1969-70 hosted the final Test before South Africa's 21-year isolation.
It also staged South Africa's first rugby international, also against England, in 1891. In 1896 it witnessed one of Test cricket's most remarkable games. England's George Lohmann took 7 for 38 in South Africa's first innings and then 8 for 7 in their second as they were bowled out for 30.
Situated within sight of the ocean, the ground became famous for the enthusiastic band that plays during Tests. But ahead of the 2003 World Cup they were banned from playing inside the ground, amid safety concerns, and have only made sporadic appearances since.
The ground has brought mixed fortunes for the South African side. In 1992 they secured a superb win by 9 wickets, Allan Donald claimed 12 for 139, on a pitch that many had said favoured spin bowling and was a fast bowler's nightmare. But in 1997 they lost to Australia by two wickets, after leading by 101 runs on the first innings, as Mark Waugh played one his most valuable Test innings.
Located near the city centre, St George's Park is easily accessible by public transport, car or on foot, and, as with other South African grounds is still a blend of open space and covered seating.
Cricinfo staff (May 2005)
Fixtures
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Sat Oct 3
(50 ovs)
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 04:00 EDT | 03:00 CDT | 01:00 PDT |
CSA Women Pro50 Series Eastern Province Women v Lions Women |
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Sun Oct 4
(20 ovs)
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 04:00 EDT | 03:00 CDT | 01:00 PDT |
CSA Women Pro20 Series Eastern Province Women v Lions Women |
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Sun Oct 4
(20 ovs)
18:00 local | 16:00 GMT 12:00 EDT | 11:00 CDT | 09:00 PDT |
CSA T20 Challenge Pool A - Warriors v Lions |
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Thu Oct 8
(20 ovs)
18:00 local | 16:00 GMT 12:00 EDT | 11:00 CDT | 09:00 PDT |
CSA T20 Challenge Pool A - Warriors v Northern Cape |
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Sun Oct 18 - Thu Oct 22
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 04:00 EDT | 03:00 CDT | 01:00 PDT |
ICC World Test Championship 2nd Test - South Africa v Australia |
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Sat Nov 7
(50 ovs)
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 00:00 PST |
CSA Women Pro50 Series Eastern Province Women v Titans Women |
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Sun Nov 8
(20 ovs)
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 00:00 PST |
CSA Women Pro20 Series Eastern Province Women v Titans Women |
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Thu Nov 26 - Sun Nov 29
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 00:00 PST |
CSA 4-Day Series Division 1 Warriors v Dolphins |
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Fri Dec 4
(50 ovs)
13:30 local | 11:30 GMT 06:30 EST | 05:30 CST | 03:30 PST |
2nd ODI - South Africa v Bangladesh | ||
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Sat Dec 5
(50 ovs)
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 00:00 PST |
CSA Women Pro50 Series Eastern Province Women v South Western Districts Women |
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Sun Dec 6
(20 ovs)
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 00:00 PST |
CSA Women Pro20 Series Eastern Province Women v South Western Districts Women |
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Wed Dec 9 - Sat Dec 12
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 00:00 PST |
Only Test - South Africa Women v India Women | ||
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Wed Dec 9
(50 ovs)
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 00:00 PST |
CSA Women Pro50 Series Eastern Province Women v Western Province Women |
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Thu Dec 17 - Sun Dec 20
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 00:00 PST |
CSA 4-Day Series Division 1 Warriors v Western Province |
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Sun Dec 27
(50 ovs)
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 00:00 PST |
CSA Women Pro50 Series Eastern Province Women v Dolphins Women |
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Sun Jan 10
(20 ovs)
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 00:00 PST |
CSA Women Pro20 Series Eastern Province Women v Western Province Women |
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Sun Jan 17
(20 ovs)
15:30 local | 13:30 GMT 08:30 EST | 07:30 CST | 05:30 PST |
SA20 Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Pretoria Capitals |
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Thu Jan 28
(20 ovs)
17:30 local | 15:30 GMT 10:30 EST | 09:30 CST | 07:30 PST |
SA20 Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Joburg Super Kings |
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Sat Jan 30
(20 ovs)
13:00 local | 11:00 GMT 06:00 EST | 05:00 CST | 03:00 PST |
SA20 Sunrisers Eastern Cape v MI Cape Town |
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Tue Feb 9
(20 ovs)
17:30 local | 15:30 GMT 10:30 EST | 09:30 CST | 07:30 PST |
SA20 Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Durban's Super Giants |
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Sat Feb 13
(20 ovs)
17:30 local | 15:30 GMT 10:30 EST | 09:30 CST | 07:30 PST |
SA20 Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Paarl Royals |
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Sun Feb 28
(20 ovs)
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 00:00 PST |
CSA Women Pro20 Series Eastern Province Women v Dolphins Women |
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Wed Mar 3
(50 ovs)
13:00 local | 11:00 GMT 06:00 EST | 05:00 CST | 03:00 PST |
CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One Warriors v Lions |
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Sun Mar 7
(50 ovs)
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 00:00 PST |
CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One Warriors v Western Province |
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Sun Mar 14
(50 ovs)
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 04:00 EDT | 03:00 CDT | 00:00 PST |
CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One Warriors v Boland |
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Sat Mar 27
(50 ovs)
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 04:00 EDT | 03:00 CDT | 01:00 PDT |
ICC Women's Championship 1st ODI - South Africa Women v Australia Women |
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Sat Apr 3
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 04:00 EDT | 03:00 CDT | 01:00 PDT |
CSA 4-Day Series Division 1 Warriors v Boland |
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Sat Apr 10
10:00 local | 08:00 GMT 04:00 EDT | 03:00 CDT | 01:00 PDT |
CSA 4-Day Series Division 1 Warriors v North West |
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Sat Oct 16
(50 ovs)
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ICC Cricket World Cup Group B - South Africa v England |
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Sat Oct 23
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ICC Cricket World Cup Group B - England v New Zealand |
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Tue Oct 26
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ICC Cricket World Cup Super Sevens - TBC v TBC (B1 v A3) |
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Tue Nov 9
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ICC Cricket World Cup Super Sevens - TBC v TBC (B2 v A2) |
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Thu Nov 11
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ICC Cricket World Cup Super Sevens - TBC v TBC (A1 v AB4) |
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Latest Photos
Rain forced the game to be abandoned at St George's Park
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© ICC via Getty Images
Rain held up proceedings
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Rain delayed proceedings on the second morning
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© Stu Forster/Getty Images
The Port Elizabeth brass band in full flow
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