Top 5 Most Picturesque Cricket Stadiums In The World

There are a lot of cricket grounds in the world that hold a very special place in the heart of the folklore for their rich history and traditions. And, there some stadiums which are just so picturesque that they proceed to leave both the cricketers as well as their fans gobsmacked.

And, there are a plethora of such picture-perfect cricket stadiums in the world which are always in the bucket list of any fans as far as witnessing a live game is concerned.

Here’s a look at top-5 most picturesque cricket stadiums in the world:

Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka

Located on the South West Coast of Sri Lanka and surrounded by the Indian Ocean on both sides, the Galle International Stadium is one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world.

The Stadium has a fort in the background and grass banks, making the viewing experience pretty special for the fans.

The premier Test venue of the island nation was destroyed by the Tsunami in 2004 but was rebuilt later.

Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St.Lucia

Named after the island’s first-ever International cricket, the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia provides for some stunning views and is easily one of the most picturesque stadiums in the Caribbean.

The stadium is situated on the Beausejour Hills, which is just around the corner from the Rodney Bay in Gros. Islet St Lucia. The stadium hosted its first international ODI in 2002 and its maiden Test, a year later.

The stadium has hosted the 2007 World Cup and 2010 T20 World Cup fixtures and is the home to the CPL franchise St.Lucia Stars.

Queenstown Events Centre, New Zealand

Beautiful mountainous backdrop and an occasional plane taking off as two teams lock horns on the ground. How’s that for a view? Breathtaking, ain’t it?

Newlands, Cape Town

Located on the South-Western coast of the South African city of Cape Town, Newlands is one of the most picturesque grounds in the world.

One of the oldest cricket ground in South Africa, Newlands is surrounded by Table mountains in southern suburbs of Cape Town.

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, India

Built at an elevation of 4,110 feet above sea level, the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala is easily one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world.

The ground hosted its first ODI game during the 2013 England tour of India while it made its Test debut four years later against Australia.

The stadium is overlooked by the snow-capped Dhauladhar range of the mighty Himalayas, while clear as crystal skies are frequented by Golden Eagles.

Simply breathtaking!

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