The Cobham Oval is a cricket ground in Whangarei, New Zealand that stages daytime only first-class matches.
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Whangarei, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 35°44′06″S 174°19′53″E |
| Establishment | 2006 |
| Capacity | 5,500[1] |
| Owner | Northland Cricket Association |
| Architect | Butt Design Group |
| Operator | Northland Cricket Association |
| Tenants | Northern Districts Knights |
| International information | |
| First ODI | 6 February 2012: |
| Last ODI | 20 December 2017: |
| First WODI | 1 February 2009: |
| Last WODI | 3 February 2009: |
| First WT20I | 19 February 2015: |
| Last WT20I | 20 February 2015: |
| As of 1 September 2020 Source: Cricinfo | |
It is one of the home grounds for the Northern Districts Knights. It is named after the former Governor General, Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham. A new Cobham Oval was built in 2005.[2]
Cobham Oval became New Zealand's twelfth international cricket venue when a One Day International against Zimbabwe was held on Waitangi Day (6 February 2012). It also hosted a One Day International against West Indies on 20 December 2017.[3]
Only one international century has been achieved at the ground.[4]
| No. | Score | Player | Team | Balls | Inns. | Opposing team | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 146 | Rob Nicol | 134 | 1 | 6 February 2012 | Won |
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