ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 venues list is announced and Cardiff Wales Stadium also known as Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground is one of them. According to World Cup 2019 Fixtures, it will be hosting a total of four matches which will be played in Round Robin Fashion. We have summed up some Facts and figures of this Venue, let’s check them…
History
This ICC cricket world cup 2019 venue is relatively newer addition to the grounds in England. First county match was played in 1967, after that Cardiff Wales has hosted many ICC one day international matches including last two champions trophies, 2013 & 2017. This ground has also hosted a match between Australia and New Zealand during the ICC cricket world cup in 1999. The Cardiff Wales Stadium also hosted that memorable match of Pakistan’s winning semi-final from the ICC cricket world cup 2019 host country, England, at the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017.
Capacity
Cardiff Wales Stadium’s capacity is large enough to adjust 15,643 cricket fans.
CWC 2019 Matches in Cardiff Wales
Cardiff Wales Stadium will host four ICC cricket world cup 2019 fixtures starting with New Zealand taking on Sri Lanka on 1st June followed by a match between Afghanistan Sri Lanka on 4th June. ICC cricket world cup 2019 host country, England will meet Bangladesh at this ground on 8th June and the last match at this venue will be played between South Africa and Afghanistan on 15th June.
The detail of all four ICC cricket world cup 2019 matches is given below:
  136 - 137/0ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Cardiff Wales Stadium New Zealand vs Sri Lanka |
 201 - 152ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Cardiff Wales Stadium Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan |
  386/6 - 280ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Cardiff Wales Stadium England vs Bangladesh |
 131/1 - 125ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Cardiff Wales Stadium South Africa vs Afghanistan |
Parking
If you are planning for the ICC cricket world cup 2019 match day at Cardiff Wales Stadium than there are plenty of options available. You can use public transport in case you want to avoid driving your car to the venue. There is no official cardiff wales stadium parking for car however you can use the parking available in and around the city center. Blue badge parking is also available at the venue, you can book it in advance at number 02920 409380.
Train is a preferable option as Cardiff Central Station which the main train station is situated in the center of the city. High speed trains connect Cardiff with major cities like London, Bristol and Birmingham. You can walk to the ground in case you have the opportunity to live nearby.
Map/Location
The complete address of Cardiff Wales :
Cardiff Wales Stadium
Cathedral Road
Cardiff
Wales
CF 11 9XR
Cardiff Wales Stadium Map
Tickets
Cardiff Wales Stadium also known as Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground is hosting a total of 4 matches in this World Cup. You can find ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground Tickets Information Here.
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