Facts
| Opened | 1871 |
| Capacity | 53,583 (including standing room) |
| Known As | The Adelaide Oval |
| Ends | City End, Cathedral End |
| Location | Adelaide, Australia |
| Home To | South Australia and Adelaide Strikers |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Curator | Damien Hough |
Adelaide Oval
Established in 1871, Adelaide Oval is one of Australia’s most iconic and historic cricket grounds, located in Adelaide, South Australia. Since its establishment, the ground has witnessed many major cricket games, including numerous World Cup games and many memorable Ashes Test matches. The ground has a capacity of 53,583, with a mix of seating and standing room. The stadium is also famous for its picturesque setting, with the city skyline and cathedral visible in the background.
Looking at the stadium surface, Adelaide Oval is usually considered a batter’s paradise. We have seen many batters score big runs here, as the first three days of any Test match typically offer a flat track. After that, the pitch begins to turn, making it favourable for spinners. The venue is home to the South Australia cricket team and the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League. Since 2013, Adelaide has hosted drop-in pitches.
Upcoming Matches Scheduled At Adelaide Oval
| Date | Time | Match | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 16 Nov ’24 | 10:00 | 29th Match (D/N), Women’s Big Bash League | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women |
| Sat, 23 Nov ’24 | 09:30 | 13th Match (D/N), Sheffield Shield | South Australia vs Western Australia |
| Fri, 06 Dec ’24 | 09:30 | 2nd Test (D/N), India tour of Australia | Australia vs India |
| Fri, 20 Dec ’24 | 13:45 | 6th Match (N), Big Bash League | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars |
| Fri, 27 Dec ’24 | 13:45 | 13th Match (N), Big Bash League | Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes |
| Tue, 31 Dec ’24 | 13:45 | 17th Match (N), Big Bash League | Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers |
| Sat, 11 Jan ’25 | 14:30 | 31st Match (N), Big Bash League | Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat |
| Wed, 15 Jan ’25 | 14:00 | 35th Match (N), Big Bash League | Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers |
| Sat, 25 Jan ’25 | N/A | 3rd T20I (N), Women’s Ashes | Australia Women vs England Women |
Adelaide Oval Test stats
| Statistic | Value |
| Total Matches | 85 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 41 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 24 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 379 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 346 |
| Average 3rd Innings Score | 268 |
| Average 4th Innings Score | 208 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 674/10 (151.3) Australia vs India |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 77/10 (40.5) West Indies vs Australia |
| Highest Score Chased | 315/6 (134) Australia vs England |
| Lowest Score Defended | 184/10 (79) Australia vs West Indies |
Adelaide Oval ODI stats
| Statistic | Value |
| Total Matches | 94 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 49 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 43 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 225 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 197 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 369/7 (50) Australia vs Pakistan |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 70/10 (26.3) Australia vs New Zealand |
| Highest Score Chased | 303/9 (49.4) Sri Lanka vs England |
| Lowest Score Defended | 140/10 (49) Pakistan vs West Indies |
Adelaide Oval T20 Records
| Statistic | Value |
| Total Matches | 19 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 10 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 8 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 158 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 140 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 241/4 (20) Australia vs West Indies |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 66/10 (16) Australia Women vs NZ Women |
| Highest Score Chased | 170/0 (16) England vs India |
| Lowest Score Defended | 25/0 (4.1) England Women vs Australia Women |
Adelaide Oval Ground FAQs
Adelaide Oval was established in 1871. It is one of the oldest and most iconic cricket grounds in Australia.
The seating capacity of Adelaide Oval is 53,583, including standing room.
Adelaide Oval is the home ground for South Australia and the Adelaide Strikers in domestic cricket.
Yes, Adelaide Oval has hosted several Cricket World Cup matches. It was one of the important venues during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, where it hosted both group-stage matches and knockout games. The venue has also been part of previous World Cups, including the 1992 edition.
Usually, Adelaide Oval is known as the best batting track in Australia compared to other venues. Since 2013, Adelaide has become host to the drop-in pitches.
Kingsmead hosts Test matches, One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
Yes, Stadium has hosted Boxing Day Test matches in the past, 1967, 1972, and 1976. However, since 1980, the Melbourne Cricket Ground has been the traditional venue for the Boxing Day Test
Adelaide Oval is located in Adelaide, which is in South Australia
