Newlands is 20 minutes away from
Cape Town in the Southern suburbs,
it is home to the Newlands Oval Cricket ground
and the Newlands Rugby Stadium.
Newlands is reckoned by many to be the most picturesque
Test cricket venue in the world, with the mountains
overlooking the ground shrouded in clouds, while
tasteful chalets and trees, impressive stands and
open grassed areas grace the ground. It is also synonymous
with a fantastic atmosphere.
Newlands hosted its first one-day international
in 1992 when Hansie Cronje captured 5 for 32 to help
South Africa to a six-wicket win over India. It was
a Test ground over a century before that, hosting
the second Test between England and South
Africa in March 1889.
At the 2003 Cricket World Cup Newlands hosted both
the opening ceremony and the opening match of the
tournament, between South Africa and the West Indies.
In something of a shock, the islanders beat the home
side.
Newlands was one of the primary venues used during
the competition, hosting five matches, including
three category-A internationals, featuring established
Test-playing nations.
