Cricket is a numbers game and the associations administering the stadiums have taken it quite seriously. In their quest to provide as many seats as possible to spectators, they have turned the stadiums into huge concrete structures. Yet, there are many grounds that have retained their picturesque setting and aesthetic appeal. Here’s a look at some of the most beautiful cricket venues on Earth.
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium (Dharamsaala)
A view of the stadium at Dharamsala, which became an international venue in India on January 13, 2014 with the fifth ODI between India and England.
Newlands (Capetown)
A general view of play with the Table Mountain in the background during day three of the First Test between South Africa and Australia played at the Newlands Cricket Ground on March 18, 2006 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai)
A view of the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai that hosted the 2011 World Cup final.
New Road (Worcester)
The New Road ground at Worcester in England allows cricket lovers to enjoy not only the game, but also the scenic beauty of the old cathedral.
Cricket Stadium at Chail (Himachal Pradesh)
The Cricket Stadium in Chail is considered as the world's highest stadium, as it is situated at an altitude of 2,250m. However, the ground, established by Bhupinder Singh Maharaja of Patiala in 1893, is yet to host an international match.
Queenstown Events Centre (Otago)
A general view of a wet Queenstown Events Centre prior to game three of the ODI series between New Zealand and the West Indies at Queenstown Events Centre on January 1, 2014 in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Adelaide Oval (Adelaide)
A general view of the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia.
Lord's (London)
A general view during the Pre Season Challenge match between the MCC and Nottinghamshire CCC at Lords on April 14, 2006 in London, England.
The Oval (London)
An aerial view of the Oval cricket ground in Kennington, London.
Sydney Cricket Ground (Sydney)
A general view of play shows the Members Stand of the Sydney Cricket Ground and Centrepoint Tower in the background (R) on day one of the second Ashes tour match between New South Wales and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia.
Galle International Stadium (Galle)
New Zealand's players warm up at the Galle International Stadium during a practice session in Galle. The 16th century Dutch fort that overlooks the stadium is pictured in the background.
Eden Park (Auckland)
The view of Eden Park from Mount Eden during the 2015 World Cup semi-final between hosts New Zealand and South Africa.
The WACA (Perth)
The Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) ground is located close to sea.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Kolkata's Eden Gardens is one of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world.
Basin Reserve (Wellington)
Basin Reserve in Wellington is one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world.
Trent Bridge (Nottingham)
The Trent Bridge stadium in Nottingham can be described as a right balance between urban and a view of the county side.
Pukekura Park (New Plymouth, New Zealand)
Although Pukekura Park hosted an ODI for the last time 24 years back, people visit the Park to enjoy its spectacular beauty.
Old Trafford (Manchester)
Established in 1854, Old Trafford in Manchester hosted a Test match for the first time in 1884.
Dubai International Stadium (Dubai)
The Dubai International Stadium's speciality is its floodlights, named "Ring of Fire". The floodlights are fixed around the circumference of its roof and their placement helps minimise the shadows of objects in the ground.
Sabina Park (Kingston)
Sabina Park is the lone Test cricket ground in Kingston, Jamaica. It hosted the first Test match (West Indies vs England) on April 03-12, 1930.
SWALEC Stadium (Cardiff)
A general view of the action at SWALEC Stadium. The venue hosted the first Test match (England vs Australia) on July 8-12, 2009.
Rose Bowl (Southampton)
Rose Bowl is the perfect venue to watch cricket especially on a warm summer day or night.
St George's Oval (Port Elizabeth)
The ground hosted the first ever Test match, which took place outside of England and Australia, way back in 1889.
The Wanderers (Johannesburg)
The New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg is considered as one of the beautiful venues in South Africa.
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium (Antigua)
A general view of West Indies-England Test match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua in 2015.
Punjab Cricket Association Stadium (Chandigarh)
A general view of the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. There is an airport near the stadium and that is why the light pillars of the ground are very low in height.
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