This is one of the important cricket venues in United Kingdom. The capacity of the stadium is about 22,000. This stadium is hosting test cricket since 1857. This stadium has undergone lot of renovations and still undergoing. 

Renovated Old Trafford Stadium

Old Trafford Stadium before Renovation

Old Trafford Stadium from the Gallery

Planned Old Trafford Stadium

Test in Old Trafford cricket stadium

This is as historic as Lords stadium, situated in London. The capacity of the stadium is about 24,000. The stadium is hosting cricket from 1845. 

The Oval, Aerial view

Oval Stadium from the gallery

Oval Stadium under flood lights

One day match in the Oval

Oval Stadium, Panoramic view

Bird eye view of the Oval Stadium

This stadium is in use since 19th century. This stadium has undergone lot of renovations and the only surviving thing is the pavilion end. This stadium hosted four world cup finals. Notable fact is, this stadium has no flood lights. Only for T20 world cup temporary flood lights were installed. The capacity of the stadium is 28,000. Its a honor for every cricket player to sit in the balcony of lords dressing room, where almost all cricket legends sat. 

Lords Aerial View

Bird Eye view of the Lords Stadium

Historically famous Lords Pavilion

View from the gallery

Lords Pavilion

Lords Panoramic view

So far 10 world cups had been organized and all were successful except World cup 2007 which saw moderate success. Of this 9 world cups, 4 world cups were hosted by England, 3 were by Indian subcontinent( India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh) and Australia, South Africa, West Indies hosted one Each. Cricket world cup has always been a festival season for cricket lovers. Every World cup final is a historic day in cricket history. The stadium which hosts this final will remain one of the best venues of world cricket and will get huge reputation.

World Cups held in England ::

Lords London has hosted all the world cup finals held in England. England hosted 1975, 1979, 1983 and 1999. All the world cups finals were hosted at Lord’s Cricket stadium London in which West indies won the first two, India the third one and Australia won the 1999 world cup.

Lords London

1987 Cricket World cup ::

India and Pakistan collaborated to host the 1987 world cup in which Australia lifter the trophy for the first time. This is the first world cup held outside India. Eden Gardens Kolkata hosted the final match between England and Australia.

Eden Gardens

1992 Cricket World cup ::

Australia and New Zealand jointly hosted the 1992 cricket world cup and the final was hosted at MCG, the world’s largest cricket stadium in terms of capacity. Pakistan and England met in finals and Pakistan won the trophy. England lost its third final in World cups. This was the first world cup played with white ball and players wore color dresses.

MCG, Australia

1996 Cricket world cup::

India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka united to host 1996 world cup, the world cup which went on to victim all kinds of spices in cricket. This world cup showcased all kinds of emotions of the subcontinent spectators. Sri Lanka lifted the trophy for the first time which entered in to tournament as underdog. The final was held in Lahore Gadaffi stadium.

Lahore Gadaffi Stadium

2003 Cricket world cup ::

This is one of the most successfully organized world cups by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya. The finals were held at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.  India made to finals for the second time but was washed out by Australian aggression.

Wanderers Stadium

2007 Cricket World cup::

This is the dullest world cup held so far. The format made India, Pakistan exit from the tournament very early. This made the audience count fall by a huge margin because India has the largest percentage of cricket viewers.  The final was held at Kingston oval, Bridge Town, Barbodas in which Australia lifted the trophy for the third consecutive time and fourth in its belt.

Kensington Oval, Barbodas

2011 cricket world cup::

This is a super successful world cup because the host team won the world cup for the first time. This world cup is hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The final was held at Wankhede stadium, Mumbai. India beat Sri Lanka to lift the trophy for the second time.

Wankhade Stadium

MCG is the largest cricket ground in the world in terms of seating capacity. This stadium has a capacity of over 100,000. This could probably be the most effectively used multi purpose stadiums in the world. Apart from cricket, this stadium hosted Olympics, Common wealth games, football, rugby and other sports. This is one of the few venues in the world that every cricketer long to play at least a match here.

Crowd filled MCG For an Ashes series match

Aerial view of MCG

Fully packed MCG

Panoramic view of the MCG

Bird Eye view of the MCG

Panoramic view

Full view of the MCG

Brisbane cricket stadium is called as Gabba stadium because of the location where it is situated. The seating capacity of the ground is 42,000. The stadium hosts international cricket as well as other sports. This stadium has undergone many renovations since its establishment. This stadium has been hosting cricket since 1931.

Rugby played in GABBA stadium

Bird eye view of the GABBA stadium

Aerial view of the Brisbane standium

Panoramic view of the GABBA stadium

Flood lights of the GABBA stadium

Outside the Brisbane stadium

This is the second most important cricket stadium in Australia after MCG. This stadium has a capacity of about 46000. The first test played here is in 1882, One of the longest used stadiums in the world. This is the key venue for the tests and ODI matches hosted in the country. This stadium hosts other games as well as music concerts. 

SCG Clock

SCG Aerial view

Fully occupied SCG Stands

Bird Eye View of SCG stadium

SCG Panoramic view

This is one of the scenic cricket stadiums in thew world situated in Southern part of Australia. This stadium has undergone major renovation and now the renovated stadium can accommodate about 50,000 members. This is the must venue for one day and test series hosted in Australia. This stadium has one of the best sportive pitches in the world.

Adelaide oval aerial view

Renovated Adelaide oval aerial view

Adelaide oval stands under renovation

Full packed Adelaide oval

Adelaide oval panoramic view

New Stands Adelaide oval

This is one of the spectacular stadiums of the world cricket. This is going to be one of the important venues for the world cup 2015. Test matches hosted here always will be drawing huge anticipation among the cricket audience. This stadium is equipped with one of the tallest flood lights in the world. The capacity of the stadium is about 25,000.

Panoramic view of WACA Stadium

WACA Stadium stands

WACA Stadium Stands

Aerial view of the WACA stadium

Aerial view of the WACA Stadium with crowd

Bird eye view of the WACA stadium