Sydney Cricket Ground : Host of ICC Cricket World CUP 2015

Sydney Cricket Ground is one of the hosts of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. Almost every famous Australian cricketer has competed within the historic grounds, which is considered among Australia’s architectural treasures.
Situated in Moore Park in the city's east, the Sydney Cricket Ground is one of the world's most famous cricketing venues. Cricket has been played at the ground from as long ago as the 1848, then known as the Garrison Ground.



Ground Name:    Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney (1894/95-current)
Region:               New South Wales
Country:              Australia
Address:             Sydney Cricket Ground, Driver Avenue, Moore Park, Sydney
End Names:        Paddington End, Randwick End
Capacity:            48,000
Playing area:      156.0m long, 154.0m wide

Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is a playing field surrounded by a collection of separate grandstand structures. From the northern end, clockwise, they are:
  • M.A Noble, Bradman and Messenger stands: Opened in early 2014. The stand contains corporate boxes, media facilities and members reserved seating.
  • Bill O'Reilly Stand: Built 1984 – Corporate boxes and public reserved seating.
  • Victor Trumper Stand: Constructed in 2007/2008 - corporate boxes and public reserved seating.
  • Clive Churchill Stand: Built 1986 – Corporate boxes and public reserved seating.
  • Brewongle Stand: Built 1980 – Corporate boxes and public reserved seating.
  • Ladies' Stand: Built 1896 – Members' seating; also used for general public admission during events with low attendance.
  • Members' Stand: Built 1878 – Members' seating.
Don Bradman Stand
Victor Trumper Stand
Bill O'Reilly Stand
Clive Churchill Stand
Ladies' Stand
Members' Stand

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