Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field
| Hangzhou Cricket Ground | |||||
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| Location | 288 Liuhe Road, Xiju, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China | ||||
| Coordinates | 30°13′43″N 120°01′53″E / 30.2285°N 120.0314°E | ||||
| Establishment | 2021 | ||||
| Capacity | 1347 | ||||
| Owner | Chinese Cricket Association | ||||
| Tenants | China | ||||
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| Library End Stadium End | |||||
| International information | |||||
| First T20I | 27 September 2023: Mongolia v  Nepal | ||||
| Last T20I | 7 October 2023: Afghanistan v  India | ||||
| First WT20I | 25 May 2023: China v  Hong Kong | ||||
| Last WT20I | 25 September 2023: India v  Sri Lanka | ||||
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| As of 7 October 2023 Source: ESPNcricinfo | |||||
The Zhejiang University of Technology (Pingfeng Campus) Cricket Field (Chinese: 浙江工业大学（屏峰校区）板球场), also known as the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Ground (Chinese: 屏峰校区板球场), is a cricket field located on the Pingfeng Campus of Zhejiang University of Technology, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
Overview
[edit]It is the largest cricket field in China in terms of construction area, and is the only cricket field in Zhejiang Province that meets international competition standards. The cricket field was built in 2020 in preparation for the 2022 Asian Games, which were held in Hangzhou. It has a capacity of 1,347 spectators, and features a 26.5m x 12.5m rectangular pitch in the center of the field. The field is also equipped with a rainwater recycling and treatment system, which collects rainwater to water the plants after filtering.[1][2]
The Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field has hosted a number of international cricket matches, including the 2023 Women's Twenty20 East Asia Cup.[3][4] It is also a popular venue for domestic cricket matches, and is used by the Zhejiang Provincial Cricket Team and the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Team.[5] The cricket field is located on the northern edge of the Pingfeng Campus, adjacent to the Zhejiang University of Technology Gymnasium. It is accessible by public transportation, including bus routes 26, 31, 102, and 118.
References
[edit]- ^ "Unveil the Cricket Field of Hangzhou Asian Games_The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou". www.hangzhou2022.cn. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-hangzhou-2022-cricket-venue-pass
- ^ "Selection Announcement Exciting Hangzhou 2023 Women's East Asian Cup HK Cricket". Cricket Hong Kong, China. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ "Asian Games test event doubles as audition for Hong Kong's women's cricketers". South China Morning Post. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ "Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou details, matches, stats". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
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