Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street Profile

  • LOCATION: Chester-le-street, Durham
  • COUNTRY: England
  • YEAR OPENED: 1995
  • CAPACITY: 17,000
  • OWNER: Durham County Cricket Club
  • GAME: Cricket

The Riverside Stadium, officially known as Emirates Riverside, is the home of Durham County Cricket Club. It is one of the newer international cricket venues in England, having hosted its first Test match in 2003 when England played Zimbabwe. Located in a picturesque setting near the River Wear, the stadium is known for its seam-friendly pitch conditions and has hosted several international matches, including games in ICC Cricket World Cups and T20 Internationals. Since its opening, the stadium has undergone multiple expansions and upgrades to improve spectator facilities and accommodate larger crowds for major events. Despite being one of England?s smaller Test venues, it remains an important part of the country's cricketing infrastructure.

WORLD CUP 2015 SCHEDULE

DATE
FIXTURE
29 March 2015
AUS V NZL

WORLD CUP 2015 STANDINGS

POOL A
MP
WON
LOST
New Zealand
6
6
0
Australia
6
4
1
Sri Lanka
6
4
2
Bangladesh
6
3
2
POOL B
MP
WON
LOST
India
6
6
0
South Africa
6
4
2
Pakistan
6
4
2
West Indies
6
3
3

CRICKET STARS

Robin Peterson
Robin Peterson

South Africa

Bowler
Manoj Tiwary
Manoj Tiwary

India

Batsman
Moeen Ali
Moeen Ali

England

All-rounder
Haris Sohail
Haris Sohail

Pakistan

Batsman