Imperial Athletic Ground, Bristol facts for kids
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| Location | Bristol | ||
| Establishment | 1957 (first recorded match) | ||
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| As of 30 August 2010 Source: Ground profile |
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The Imperial Athletic Ground was a sports field in south Bristol, England. It was mainly used for cricket matches. This ground was owned by a company called Imperial Tobacco. The Somerset cricket team used it for many of their games.
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A Home for Cricket Matches
The Imperial Athletic Ground became a place for important cricket matches in 1957. The first big game, known as a first-class match, happened that year. In this game, the Somerset team played against the Sussex team in a competition called the County Championship.
Between 1957 and 1966, the ground hosted nine first-class matches. The last first-class game played here was between Somerset and the Hampshire team.
Later Cricket Games
The ground also hosted another type of important cricket game called List-A matches. The first List-A match at the Imperial Athletic Ground was in 1971. In this game, Somerset played against the Gloucestershire team in the John Player League.
From 1971 to 1979, eight List-A matches were played at the ground. The very last one was again between Somerset and Gloucestershire in the 1979 John Player League.
Other Matches Played
Besides the main first-class and List-A games, the Imperial Athletic Ground was also used for other matches. The Somerset team's Second XI (which is like their reserve or junior team) played games here. These included matches in the Minor Counties Championship, Second XI Championship, and Second XI Trophy.
What Happened to the Ground?
The Imperial Athletic Ground no longer exists as a cricket field. In the year 2000, the local council sold the land. Today, where the cricket ground once stood, there is now a modern housing estate.
