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Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town

With Table Mountain and Devil's Peak as a backdrop, Newlands is often called one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world. It hosted the opening match of the 2003 World Cup.

  • Capacity (approx.)25,000
  • Altitude (approx.)40 m
  • Nearest airportCape Town International (CPT), about 20 km
  • Time zoneUTC+2 (IST −3:30)

In 2027 it hosts the first big group match, India v Australia on 7 October, as well as South Africa v New Zealand, several Super 7 games and the first semi-final.

Matches at Newlands Cricket Ground

Thu 7 OctM4Group AIndiavsAustraliaNewlands Cricket GroundCape Town10:00 AM local1:30 PM ISTSat 9 OctM8Group BSouth AfricavsNew ZealandNewlands Cricket GroundCape Town12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NTue 2 NovM42Super 7Sri Lanka B3vsEngland AB4Newlands Cricket GroundCape Town12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NSun 7 NovM47Super 7India A1vsPakistan A3Newlands Cricket GroundCape Town10:00 AM local1:30 PM ISTFri 12 NovM52Super 7South Africa B2vsNew Zealand B1Newlands Cricket GroundCape Town12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NWed 17 NovM55Semi-finalSuper 7 1st placevsSuper 7 4th placeNewlands Cricket GroundCape Town10:00 AM local1:30 PM IST

Pitch and conditions

Usually a good batting surface with some early movement. The south-easterly wind, known locally as the 'Cape Doctor', can shape how bowlers attack.

Weather in October & November

Spring into early summer: mild and mostly dry, 20–25°C, often windy in the afternoon.

Getting there

The nearest airport is Cape Town International (CPT), about 20 km. Book accommodation early for match days: Cape Town hotels fill quickly around big fixtures, especially at weekends.

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