Updated On : 09 Apr, 2021
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Location |
Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand |
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Venue Type |
Outdoor |
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Surface Type |
Grass |
Trivia
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Seddon Park has been named after the New Zealand politician Richard Seddon who was the longest-serving Prime Minister of New Zealand.
Seddon Park is a
cricket ground located in
Hamilton, the most populous city in the
Waikato region. It is well known for its
village green ambience that attracts maximum visitors every year. The ground was known as
Trust Bank Park from
1990 to
1997 and
WestpacTrust Park from
1997-2003 and
Westpac Park from
2003 to
2006 for sponsorship by
Trust Bank and
Westpac Banking Corporation. The ground has a flexible state to modify its structure for various sports events.
Significance
- The ground was first used for a cricket match in February 1914 between South Auckland and Australia. The match was played on matting due to sodden nature of the pitch at that time.
- The park has also been hosting first-class cricket since the 1956-57 season.
- The ground hosted its first ODI on 15th February 1981 between New Zealand and India that New Zealand won by 57 runs.
- New Zealand cricketer Stephen Fleming recorded his highest Test score (192) in 2003 and also has the highest Test aggregate of 789 runs on the ground.
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