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FINAL: t20 tri-series Australia v NZ in Auckland 21st Feb 2018 - AUST WIN

ANTiLAG

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I would like to know if Eden Park even meets the minimum requirements for a cricket ground.

"The ICC Standard Playing Conditions define the minimum and maximum size of the playing surface for international matches. Law 19.1 of ICC Test match Playing Conditions states:

"The playing area shall be a minimum of 150 yards (137.16 metres) from boundary to boundary square of the pitch, with the shorter of the two square boundaries being a minimum 65 yards (59.43 metres). The straight boundary at both ends of the pitch shall be a minimum of 70 yards (64.00 metres), measured from the centre of the pitch to be used. In all cases the aim shall be to provide the largest playing area, subject to no boundary exceeding 90 yards (82.29 meters) from the centre of the pitch to be used. "

Barkley - Eden Park is an existing legitimate full ICC intl venue, but wouldn't be if it was newly built.

It isn't the smallest intl ground neither. Ill find the url for you later, but in terms of square meterage - there are at least 2 grounds smaller, Eden Gardens and Kensington Oval.

https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket...-cricket-ground-but-that-doesnt-mean-its-tiny
 

jargan83

Coach
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I guess Guppy wasn't paying attention to the Kiwi Rebel Sport advertising on the around the ground signage.
 

TheParraboy

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here the problem, these blokes are starting to slog, no need to especially first 6 overs

idiots, but we will take that
 

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