Sydney Cricket Ground facts for kids
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During the 2015 Cricket World Cup Semi-final between Australia and India
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| Location | Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 33°53′30″S 151°13′29″E / 33.89167°S 151.22472°E | ||||||||||||||
| Establishment | 1848 | ||||||||||||||
| Capacity | 48,601 | ||||||||||||||
| Owner | Government of New South Wales via the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust | ||||||||||||||
| Operator | Sydney Cricket Ground Trust | ||||||||||||||
| Tenants | Cricket Australia national cricket team New South Wales cricket team Sydney Sixers (BBL) Sydney Sixers (WBBL) Australian Rules Sydney Swans (AFL) Rugby Union NSW Waratahs (Super Rugby) Rugby League Sydney Roosters (NRL) |
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Paddington End (Northern End)  Randwick End (Southern End) |
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| First Test | 17–21 February 1882: Australia v  England |
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| Last Test | 3–7 January 2020: Australia v  New Zealand |
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| First ODI | 13 January 1979: Australia v England |
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| Last ODI | 13 March 2020: Australia v New Zealand |
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| First T20I | 9 January 2007: Australia v England |
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| Last T20I | 3 November 2019: Australia v  Pakistan |
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| First women's Test | 4–8 January 1935: Australia v England |
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| Last women's Test | 19–22 February 1949: Australia v England |
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| First WODI | 29 January 2000: Australia v  [[ women's national cricket team|]] |
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| Last WODI | 12 December 2012: Australia v [[ women's national cricket team|]] |
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| First WT20I | 15 February 2009: Australia v New Zealand |
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| Last WT20I | 31 January 2016: Australia v  India |
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The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is a famous sports stadium located in Sydney, Australia. It's a very important place for many sports, especially cricket. People also come here to watch Australian rules football, rugby league, rugby union, and even association football (soccer).
The SCG is the home ground for several well-known teams. These include the New South Wales Blues cricket team and the Sydney Sixers from the Big Bash League. It's also where the Sydney Swans play their Australian Football League (AFL) games. Sometimes, other teams like the Sydney Roosters (rugby league) and the NSW Waratahs (rugby union) use it as their temporary home. The Sydney Cricket Ground Trust owns and runs this amazing stadium.
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A Look at the SCG's History
The Sydney Cricket Ground has a long and interesting past. It was first opened way back in 1848. For many years, it was the main place for rugby league in Sydney. This was true until the Sydney Football Stadium opened in 1988.
What Sports Are Played Here?
The SCG is a multi-sport venue, meaning it hosts many different games.
- Cricket: This is what the SCG is most famous for. It hosts big international matches like Test matches, One Day Internationals, and Twenty20 games. Both men's and women's national teams have played here.
- Australian Rules Football: The Sydney Swans have called the SCG home since 1982. Fans love watching the fast-paced AFL action here.
- Rugby League and Rugby Union: Many exciting rugby matches have been played at the SCG over the years. It's a key venue for these sports in Sydney.
How Many People Can Fit?
The SCG is a large stadium that can hold many fans. It has a seating capacity of 48,601 people. Imagine how loud it gets when it's full! The record for the most people at the SCG was 78,056. This happened during a rugby league Grand Final in 1965.
Images for kids
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Sydney Cricket Ground, 12 December 1903.
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A crowded SCG during a 1930s cricket match.
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The SCG scoreboard in January 1901.
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The SCG scoreboard in 1950.
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Sydney Cricket Ground entrance.
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The Sydney Cricket Ground at night after a rugby match.
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Shane Warne is pictured bowling one of his last balls in Test cricket
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South Africa playing against Australia in 2009
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Celebrations at the SCG after Australia won the Ashes 5-0 in 2014
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A New South Wales player marks over a West Australian opponent in the goal square at the 1933 Australian Football Carnival. The old Sydney Showground is in the background.
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Sydney Swans playing the Western Bulldogs.
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Major League Baseball starts its 2014 season at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Large light towers were added to the ground in the late 1970s to capitalise on "night cricket".
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The historic Members Pavilion under lights with the Sydney skyline behind.
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Sydney Cricket Ground looking over Yabba's Hill and the Pat Hills Stand before redevelopment, during 5th Test, 1982–83 Ashes Series.
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See also
In Spanish: Sydney Cricket Ground para niños
