Facts
Name | Centurion Park |
Also Known As | Supersport park |
Opened | 1986 |
Capacity | 22,000 |
Conditions | Traditionally, the pitch at Supersport Park Centurion offers great help to the pacers, giving them extra bounce and seam movement, which provides an edge to the pacers, especially over the batters. |
Location | Centurion, South Africa |
Ends | West Lane End, Hennops River End |
Home | Titans, Pretoria Capitals |
Floodlights | Yes |
Centurion Park Cricket Stadium
Centurion Park, also known as SuperSport Park since the television giant bought shares in the stadium. The ground is situated in Centurion, South Africa. First international ODI game was played here in December 1992 when India travelled to South Africa for the first time after the Proteas‘ readmission to international cricket. India won that game by four wickets.
Speaking about the home team, it is the Titans who have played their home games at this ground since 2004, Centurion Park is also the home of the Pretoria Capitals cricket team. To date, the ground has an impressive history of hosting thrilling, high-scoring clashes. Despite being famous for giving bowlers an extra edge, the ground also offers good scoring opportunities for batters. With a capacity of 22,000 spectators, it provides a charged-up atmosphere during crucial international matches. Although unpredictable weather has, at times, caused interruptions and delays, this ground remains popular among many teams who enjoy playing here.
Upcoming Matches Scheduled At Centurion Park
Date | Time | Match Details | Teams |
Wed, 13 Nov ’24 | 20:30 | 3rd T20I (N), Centurion, November 13, 2024, India tour of South Africa | South Africa vs India |
Tue, 19 Nov ’24 | 13:30 | 10th Match, Centurion, November 19 – 22, 2024, CSA 4-Day Series Division 1 | Titans vs Knights |
Sat, 23 Nov ’24 | 13:30 | 12th Match, Centurion, November 23, 2024, CSA Women Pro50 Series | Dolphins Women vs Titans Women |
Sun, 24 Nov ’24 | 13:30 | 12th Match, Centurion, November 24, 2024, CSA Women Pro20 Series | Titans Women vs Dolphins Women |
Sat, 30 Nov ’24 | 21:30 | 3rd T20I (N), Centurion, November 30, 2024, England Women tour of South Africa | South Africa Women vs England Women |
Fri, 13 Dec ’24 | 21:30 | 2nd T20I (N), Centurion, December 13, 2024, Pakistan tour of South Africa | South Africa vs Pakistan |
Thu, 26 Dec ’24 | 13:30 | 1st Test, Centurion, December 26 – 30, 2024, Pakistan tour of South Africa | South Africa vs Pakistan |
Supersport Park Centurion Test stats
Records | Details |
First Match | November 16, 1995 – South Africa drew with England |
Last Match | December 26, 2023 – South Africa beat India by an innings and 32 runs |
Home Team Wins | 23 |
Away Team Wins | 3 |
Neutral Team Wins | 0 |
Matches Tied | 0 |
No Result | 3 |
Most Successful Team | South Africa – 23 wins |
Highest Innings Score | 621/10 – by South Africa on December 26, 2020, South Africa beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 45 runs |
Lowest Innings Score | 101/10 – by England on January 22, 2016, South Africa beat England by 280 runs |
Wins Batting First | 13 |
Wins Batting Second | 13 |
First Innings Batting Win Percentage | 44.83% |
Average Innings Score | 261 |
Average First Innings Score | 327 |
Average Second Innings Score | 298 |
Average Third Innings Score | 219 |
Average Fourth Innings Score | 163 |
Most Prolific Batter | Hashim Amla (1356 runs) |
Highest Individual Score | 208 – by Hashim Amla v West Indies on December 17, 2014, South Africa beat West Indies by an innings and 220 runs |
Most Successful Bowler | Dale Steyn (59 wickets) |
Best Bowling Analysis | 7/29 – by Kyle Abbott v Pakistan on February 22, 2013, South Africa beat Pakistan by an innings and 18 runs |
Pacer Wickets | 773 |
Spinner Wickets | 103 |
Supersport Park Centurion ODI stats
Records | Details |
First Match | December 11, 1992 – India beat South Africa by 4 wickets |
Last Match | September 15, 2023 – South Africa beat Australia by 164 runs |
Home Team Wins | 27 |
Away Team Wins | 17 |
Neutral Team Wins | 16 |
Matches Tied | 0 |
No Result | 3 |
Most Successful Team | South Africa – 27 wins |
Highest Innings Score | 416/5 – by South Africa on September 15, 2023, South Africa beat Australia by 164 runs |
Lowest Innings Score | 118/10 – by South Africa on February 4, 2018, India beat South Africa by 9 wickets |
Wins Batting First | 25 |
Wins Batting Second | 32 |
First Innings Batting Win Percentage | 41.67% |
Average Innings Score | 226 |
Average First Innings Score | 251 |
Average Second Innings Score | 209 |
Most Prolific Batter | Hashim Amla (904 runs) |
Highest Individual Score | 178 – by Quinton de Kock v Australia on September 30, 2016, South Africa beat Australia by 6 wickets |
Most Successful Bowler | Shaun Pollock (32 wickets) |
Best Bowling Analysis | 5/14 – by Trent Johnston v Canada on April 19, 2009, Ireland beat Canada by 9 wickets |
Pacer Wickets | 582 |
Pacer Wickets Percentage | 77.09% |
Spinner Wickets | 173 |
Spinner Wickets Percentage | 22.91% |
Supersport Park Centurion T20 Records
Records | Details |
First Match | March 29, 2009 – South Africa beat Australia by 17 runs |
Last Match | March 26, 2023 – South Africa beat West Indies by 6 wickets |
Home Team Wins | 6 Matches |
Away Team Wins | 8 Matches |
Neutral Team Wins | 0 Matches |
Matches Tied | 0 Matches |
No Result | 0 Matches |
Most Successful Team | South Africa – 6 wins |
Highest Innings Score | 259/4 by South Africa on March 26, 2023 – South Africa beat West Indies by 6 wickets |
Lowest Innings Score | 100/10 by South Africa on March 3, 2013 – Pakistan beat South Africa by 95 runs |
Wins Batting First | 7 Matches |
Wins Batting Second | 7 Matches |
First Inning Batting Win Percentage | 50% |
Average Innings Score | 169 Runs |
Average First Innings Score | 180 Runs |
Average Second Innings Score | 160 Runs |
Most Prolific Batsman | Rassie van der Dussen (202 runs) |
Highest Individual Score | 122 by Babar Azam v South Africa on April 14, 2021 – Pakistan beat South Africa by 9 wickets |
Most Successful Bowler | Chris Morris (7 wickets) |
Best Bowling Analysis | 5/6 by Umar Gul v South Africa on March 3, 2013 – Pakistan beat South Africa by 95 runs |
Pacer Wickets | 126 Wickets |
Pacer Wickets Percentage | 75% |
Spinner Wickets | 42 Wickets |
Spinner Wickets Percentage | 25% |
Centurion Park Cricket Stadium FAQs
Centurion Park, also known as SuperSport Park, was established in 1986. It is located in Centurion, South Africa.
The seating capacity of Centurion Park is approximately 22,000 spectators.
Titans and Pretoria Capitals cricket teams use Centurion Park as their home ground.
Yes, Centurion hosted a few matches of the 2003 Cricket World Cup, which took place in South Africa.
Traditionally, the pitch at Centurion Park offers great help to the pacers, giving them extra bounce and seam movement, which provides an edge to the pacers, especially over the batters.
Kingsmead hosts Test matches, One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
Yes, Centurion Park has hosted Boxing Day Test matches in 2018 and 2019
One of the most memorable matches this ground witnessed was in the 2003 World Cup when Sachin Tendulkar single-handedly snatched victory from Pakistan.
Centurion is located in a high-altitude area, which creates the chance of unpredictable weather, many times we have seen afternoon thunderstorms, which become a reason for delays.