The Wanderers Stadium
About The Wanderers Stadium
The Wanderers Stadium, nicknamed "The Bullring" due to the intensity of the atmosphere created by packed stands surrounding the field, is one of cricket's premier venues. At altitude in Johannesburg, the ball travels quickly and conditions favor aggressive cricket.
The stadium is etched in cricket history for the extraordinary 2006 ODI between South Africa and Australia. Australia posted a then-record 434/4, only for South Africa to chase it down with one ball to spare. Herschelle Gibbs' assault on the bowling remains one of cricket's most memorable passages of play.
The ground's altitude (1,750 meters) means the ball carries further and travels faster off the bat. Fast bowlers enjoy the bounce, while batsmen find the ball comes on nicely. It produces exciting, high-scoring cricket ideal for the modern game.
The Wanderers' location in the heart of Johannesburg means it's easily accessible and always generates electric atmospheres, particularly for South Africa's marquee matches.
Famous Matches
South Africa won by 438 runs
Highest successful run chase in ODI history
South Africa won by 9 wickets
Graeme Smith's 100 in victory
Stadium Records
Home Teams
Pitch Characteristics
Fast, bouncy pitch with good carry. At altitude, balls travel further. Favors stroke-makers and quick bowlers.
Facilities
Quick Info
- City
- Johannesburg
- Country
- South Africa
- Established
- 1956
- Capacity
- 34,000