Introducing Kinsmead-Durban, previously Sahara Stadium

As we will be playing here, I thought it would be nice to share this with all of you. Some or most might already know this but surely some will benefit:

Kingsmead

Durban, South Africa

Ground profile

Also or formerly known as Sahara Stadium; Kingsmead
Capacity 25000
End names Umgeni End, Old Fort Road End
Home team(s) KwaZulu-Natal, Natal
Current local time 12:58, Wed Feb 07, 2007 (UTC +0200)
External links Weather


Statistics

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First Test South Africa v England - Jan 18-22, 1923 !!! scorecard
Last Test South Africa v India - Dec 26-30, 2006 scorecard
First ODI South Africa v India - Dec 17, 1992 scorecard
Last ODI South Africa v Pakistan - Feb 7, 2007 scorecard

A LITTLE BIT MORE:

Little more than a stone's throw from the ocean, Kingsmead is located in humid Durban, home to sandy beaches and surfing. The ground has played host to tests since January 1923 when England and South Africa played to out a draw. In 1939 England and South Africa played a timeless Test, which also ended in a draw when England had to catch the boat home.

Highlights in the history of Kingsmead include South Africa's innings and 129-run demolition of Australia, in February 1970, when Graeme Pollock and Barry Richards, thrashed the Australian bowling to all parts of the ground as they scored 274 and 140 respectively.

The ground certainly has had its highs and lows. South Africa amassed 658 for 9 against West Indies in 2004, but India were skittled for just 66 in 1996. In 2003 Kingsmead staged the World Cup semi-final between India and Kenya.

Kingsmead's easterly location - but within the same timezone as the rest of South Africa - means it is prone to bad light and the humid climate can result in powerful thunderstorms. The ground still incorporates traditional grass banks, as well as towering modern stands. Being in the centre of Durban makes it easily accessible by public transport, or on foot, but parking is limited.

Totals of 250 at Kingsmead, Durban
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329-6 South Africa v Zimbabwe Durban 2004/05
280-4 South Africa v Pakistan Durban 1997/98
278-8 South Africa v India Durban 1996/97
274-9 South Africa v West Indies Durban 1998/99
272-7 South Africa v Pakistan Durban 2002/03
271-2 Australia v South Africa Durban 2001/02
270-4 India v Kenya Durban 2002/03
268-5 West Indies v Pakistan Durban 1992/93
268-9 Sri Lanka v South Africa Durban 2002/03
267-6 South Africa v Australia Durban 2001/02
267-7 Asia XI v Africa XI Durban 2005
250-9 India v England Durban 2002/03
250 Africa XI v Asia XI Durban 2005

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Totals less than 150 at Kingsmead, Durban

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91 India v South Africa Durban 2006/07
106 Africa XI v Asia XI Durban 2005
120 Bangladesh v Canada Durban 2002/03
140 Pakistan v South Africa Durban 2002/03
144 Pakistan v West Indies Durban 1992/93

(Pak featuring twice)

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Highest ODI Partnerships at Kingsmead, Durban

(Vicki and A-Razzaq !)

1st 170 ML Hayden & AC Gilchrist Australia v South Africa Durban 2001/02

2nd 197 PV Simmons & BC Lara West Indies v Pakistan Durban 1992/93

3rd 136* Ijaz Ahmed & Saleem Malik Pakistan v South Africa Durban 1994/95

4th 152 MS Atapattu & PA de Silva Sri Lanka v South Africa Durban 2002/03

5th 183* JH Kallis & JN Rhodes South Africa v Pakistan Durban 1997/98

6th 97 JN Rhodes & MV Boucher South Africa v Australia Durban 2001/02

7th 99 JN Rhodes & SM Pollock South Africa v Pakistan Durban 2002/03

8th 65 DW Fleming & DR Martyn Australia v South Africa Durban 1999/00

9th 55 DR Martyn & B Lee Australia v South Africa Durban 1999/00

55 A Flintoff & AR Caddick England v India Durban 2002/03

10th 72 Waqar Younis & Abdul Razzaq Pakistan v South Africa Durban 1997/98
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4 Wickets in Innings at Kingsmead, Durban


6-23 A Nehra India v England Durban 2002/03

5-25 Waqar Younis Pakistan v South Africa Durban 1992/93

5-27 A Codrington Canada v Bangladesh Durban 2002/03

4-10 CR Matthews South Africa v Australia Durban 1993/94

4-13 A Nel South Africa v India Durban 2006/07

4-32 IR Bishop West Indies v Pakistan Durban 1992/93

4-33 SM Pollock South Africa v Australia Durban 1996/97

4-41 AA Donald South Africa v England Durban 1995/96
4-52 Waqar Younis Pakistan v South Africa Durban 1994/95

4-52 CL Hooper West Indies v South Africa Durban 1998/99

4-56 M Ntini South Africa v Australia Durban

Also wonder if people know that South africa and Durban specifically has the biggest Indian population in the world outside of India.

So I heard anyway.

Well, you might be right, perhaps our resident reporter Khalil can shed some light on that.

SA always had strong Indian Connection, one way or another I think.

Yes Durban does have a large Indian population. Mainly gujarati Hindu but there are many Muslims as well. From my experience the Muslims do tend to support Pakistan even though they originally hail from pre-partition India.