Sydney Cricket Ground - Definition and Overview

Cricket match at the Sydney Cricket Ground

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is a cricket stadium in Sydney. It is used for Test cricket, one-day international cricket, some rugby league and rugby union matches, and is the home ground for the New South Wales first-class cricket team and the Sydney Swans of the Australian Football League.

History

The SCG hosted its first Test cricket match beginning on 17 February, 1882, when Australia played England in the sixth ever Test match. Australia won the game by 5 wickets.

Stands

In its present configuration, the SCG is a playing field surrounded by a collection of separate grandstand structures. From the northern end, clockwise, they are:

• M. A. Noble Stand - Members seating, also used for general public admission during events with low attendance.
• Bradman Stand - Public reserved seating.
• Dally Messenger Stand - General admission.
• Bill O'Reilly Stand - Corporate boxes and public reserved seating.
• Yabba's Hill - General admission.
• Clive Churchill Stand - Corporate boxes and public reserved seating.
• Brewongle Stand - Corporate boxes and public reserved seating.
• Ladies' Stand - Members seating.
• Members' Stand - Members seating.

See also

• Test matches in the 19th century (to 1883)
• Test matches in the 19th century (1884 to 1889)
• Test matches in the 19th century (1890 to 1900)

Example Usage of Cricket