Seddon Park — Attraction in Hamilton

Recognised as one of the cricket world’s best “boutique” grounds, Seddon Park is the home of cricket in Hamilton.

About image The headquarters for Northern Districts Cricket Association and the Northern Knights, Seddon Park hosts several international fixtures every season. It is a regular stop for touring teams competing against New Zealand’s Black Caps in five-day Test cricket, One Day Internationals or T20 matches, with a crowd capacity of 10,500 people.

Tree-lined grassy banks around two-thirds of the ground give Seddon Park a distinct ‘village green’ feel, and were noted as one of its striking features by influential cricket magazine The Cricketer, which in 2012 rated it as one of the 20 best Test cricket venues in the world.

Seddon Park is equipped with four floodlights, which are used for day-night matches at both domestic and international level.

First designated for recreational use in 1864, in 1906 the ground was named after former New Zealand Prime Minister Richard Seddon. It was first used for first class cricket during the 1956/57 season, hosted its first international cricket match in 1981 and became a Test cricket venue in 1991 when New Zealand played Sri Lanka. A year later the ground hosted two matches as part of the 1992 Cricket World Cup and in 2015 three ICC Cricket World Cup matches took place there.

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Seddon Park is a prominent cricket ground located in Hamilton, New Zealand. It is known for its intimate, oval-shaped layout and picturesque setting, surrounded by grassy banks and trees. The venue is a favorite among players and fans due to its relaxed atmosphere and excellent facilities.

Key Facts

Established: 1950

Capacity: Approximately 10,000 spectators (expandable for major events)

Location: Hamilton, Waikato region, New Zealand

Named After: Richard Seddon, a former Prime Minister of New Zealand

Features:-

Pitch Conditions: Known for being batting-friendly with some assistance for spinners as the game progresses.

Scenic Surroundings: The ground’s lush green banks and trees make it a charming venue for international and domestic cricket.

Oval Layout: The ground's unique design creates an intimate viewing experience for spectators.

International Matches:-

First Test Match: New Zealand vs. Sri Lanka, February 1991

First ODI Match: New Zealand vs. India, March 1981

First T20I Match: New Zealand vs. West Indies, December 2008

Notable Matches:-

Daniel Vettori’s Milestones: Many of Vettori’s memorable performances happened here, as it was his home ground.

2015 Cricket World Cup: Hosted several matches during the tournament.

Facilities:-

High-quality playing surface.

Spectator-friendly grassy embankments.

Modern dressing rooms and training facilities for players.

Domestic Cricket

Seddon Park is the home ground for the Northern Districts cricket team, one of New Zealand’s leading...

Formerly known as Seddon Park, having been named for former New Zealand Prime Minister Richard John (King Dick) Seddon, the oval was renamed Trustbank Park following a major renovation and construction of the present pavilion, sponsored by Trustbank Waikato, in 1990. In 1997 a merger between Westpac and Trust Bank meant the renaming of the ground to WestpacTrust Park in line with the new bank's name.

The ground is located close to the centre of Hamilton, New Zealand's fifth largest city 150 kilometres south of Auckland, and is renowned for it's village green-style setting, affording a picnic atmosphere...