The Cobham Oval is a cricket ground in Whangarei, New Zealand that stages daytime only first-class matches.
Ground information | |
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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: New Zealand v Zimbabwe |
Last ODI | 20 December 2017: New Zealand v West Indies |
First WODI | 1 February 2009: New Zealand v Australia |
Last WODI | 3 February 2009: New Zealand v Australia |
First WT20I | 19 February 2015: New Zealand v England |
Last WT20I | 20 February 2015: New Zealand v England |
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 |
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1 | 146 | Rob Nicol | New Zealand | 134 | 1 | Zimbabwe | 6 February 2012 | Won |
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