Know your World Cup 2015 venue - Adelaide Oval

Adelaide will be one of the 7 venues in Australia for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. India will open their campaign here against Pakistan on February 15.

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Adelaide Oval will host 4 matches including 1 quarter-final. The total spectator capacity for World Cup is 47,000. Tickets for India-Pakistan match were sold out in just 20 minutes when the sales began last year. (Gabba, Brisbane guide)

Here is your complete guide to Adelaide Oval (All venues information)

Adelaide Oval (Adelaide)

About Adelaide

Adelaide is the state capital of South Australia. Situated on the south coast, with kilometres of white sandy beaches, this elegant city is known forits colonial stone architecture, remarkable gardens, sporting events, lively festivals and incredible sense of space.

Stadium Information

From its beginnings in 1871, Adelaide Oval has hosted some of cricket's defining moments. Adelaide Oval was the home ground for Sir Donald Bradman for most of his career. Today it is home to the South Australian Cricket Association and the Adelaide Strikers team in the
Big Bash League.

Significant reconstruction of Adelaide Oval was completed in 2014, expanding the venue's capacity, providing the latest in spectator experience, while maintaining the historic spectator hill beneath the Moreton Bay fig trees.

Stadium Address

Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide, South Australia 5006

Capacity for WC 2015 - 47,000

First established/built - 1871

1st ODI - Australia Vs West Indies (December 20, 1975) Australia won by 5 wickets

Matches (All games start at 9 AM IST)

15 February - India Vs Pakistan (Pool B)

9 March - England Vs Bangladesh (Pool A)

15 March - Pakistan Vs Ireland (Pool B)

20 March - Quarter-final 3

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