The Most Picturesque Cricket Grounds in the World

From the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean, South Africa to New Zealand, cricket is enjoyed in some of the most beautiful countries in the world.

As if it weren’t enough to take a seat at a hotly anticipated sporting clash, travelling around the world to follow the greats as they compete has the added benefit of bringing you to some of the world’s most stunning and iconic stadiums.

So, which ones aren’t to be missed? Read on for our list of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world.

5: Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St Lucia

Surrounded by rolling hills covered in a dense carpet of tropical trees, the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground feels like it has simply been dropped in the middle of a forest. Without a doubt, it's one of the best stadiums in the West Indies and is a breathtaking setting to host T20 matches.

Formerly the Beausejour Cricket Ground, it was renamed after the West Indian two-time ICC World Championship winner, Daren Sammy — an accomplishment that is only matched by Clive Lloyd for the West Indies.

From most seats, you’ll not only get a good look at the action, but you’ll be able to gaze at the lush green forests and the bright blue sky, dreaming of what else you might experience when you're on a cricket tour to the West Indies.

4: Seddon Park, New Zealand

The verdant green outfield and tree-lined boundaries mixed with grassy embankment unmistakably make Seddon Park one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in New Zealand.

Because this ground is relatively small, you can sit very close to the boundary and the atmosphere this place generates at Test matches equals its beauty.

New Zealand is home to many picturesque cricket grounds, and a special mention has to go to Pukekura Park, too. Set in a 52-hectare botanical garden in New Zealand’s New Plymouth city is a lush wonderland of lakes, forests, flowers and waterfalls that are a delight to explore.

With trees rising up on all sides and seats set into tiered grassy banks, this stadium has the feel of a fairy-tale garden that you just happened to stumble across. What a find!

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3: Newlands Cricket Ground, South Africa

With the imposing Table Mountain National Park looming above the green, Newlands Cricket Ground feels like it could be a movie set.

With such incredible surrounding scenery, it’s no surprise that Newlands is often touted as one of the world’s most iconic stadiums. It's a great venue to visit when touring South Africa and watching England play and has seen many triple centuries throughout its rich history.

For the best views in the house, we recommend opting for one of the glass-fronted private suites that are situated on the third or fourth floor.

2: Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka

Galle International Stadium, built in 1876, is heralded as one of the most picturesque stadiums in the world because of its stunning architecture and surroundings and is a stadium you must experience when watching cricket in Sri Lanka.

Perched on a small peninsula on the southern tip of Sri Lanka, this stadium is bordered on one side by the ramparts of the 16th-century Galle Fort, where fans congregate with flags and banners to watch the game.

1: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, India

Set in the foothills of the Himalayas over 1,400m above sea level, Himachal Pradesh is the highest cricket stadium in the world and a must-see on any Indian cricket tour.

Despite its altitude, the pilgrimage here is straightforward and once you arrive, you’re rewarded with the snow-capped Dauladhar Mountain Range to backdrop quite literally the highest level of cricket in the world.

An added benefit of this stadium is that not only are the stands low, allowing you to enjoy the scenery during the game, but you’ll also be able to see more of the action because there’s no fencing between the field and the seating area.

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