The Cardiff Wales Stadium, which is part of Sophia Gardens Cardiff is a cricket stadium in Cardiff, Wales. It is located in Sophia Gardens on the River Taff. It is home to Glamorgan County Cricket Club and is listed as an international Test cricket venue.
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
| Details | Ground Info |
|---|---|
| Name | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Wales Stadium |
| Place | Cardiff |
| Establishment | 24 May 1967 |
| Audience seating capacity | 15,643 |
| First t20 match | 5 September 2010 |
| First ODI match | 20 May 1999 |
| First test match | 8–12 July 2009 |
| Pavilions | |
| Home team | Glamorgan (1967–present) Welsh Fire (2019–present) |
| Owner | Cardiff City Council |
| Operator | Cardiff City Council |
| End names | End names River Taff End |
Sophia Gardens Pitch Report
The Sophia Gardens Cardiff is a great venue for T20 cricket, with good playing conditions and facilities that provide a great experience for players and fans alike
Batsman Friendliness
Good After 2-3 Overs In T20s Match & Good Batting Pitch After 6-7 Overs in ODIs.
Bowler Friendliness
Bowler Get Good Help in Starting Overs
Pace Friendliness
Yes, Fast Bowlers Get Good Help in This Pitch.
Spin Friendliness
Its Not Spin Friendly Pitch But a good spin bowlers take Wickets.
Sophia Gardens Cardiff Weather Report
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, United Kingdom weather forecasted for the next 10 days will have maximum temperature of 18°c / 65°f on Sat 11. Min temperature will be 7°c / 45°f on Sat 04. Most precipitation falling will be 5.47 mm / 0.22 inch on Mon 06. Windiest day is expected to see wind of up to 30 kmph / 19 mph on Sun 12. Visit 3 Hourly, Hourly and Historical section to get in-depth weather forecast information for Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Sophia Gardens Boundary Length
Sophia Gardens Match Stats
ODI Statistics
| Total Match Played | 27 |
| Batting First Won | 8 |
| Batting Second Won | 18 |
| Tie | 1 |
| Avg. Score in 1st bat | 241 |
| Highest Score: | England 386/6 |
| Lowest Score | Afghanistan 125/10 |
T20I Statistics
| Total Match Played | 9 |
| Batting First Won | 3 |
| Batting Second Won | 6 |
| Tie | 0 |
| Avg. Score in 1st bat | 150 |
| Highest Score: | South Africa 207/3 |
| Lowest Score | Pakistan 89/10 |
T20 Domestic
| Total Match Played | 63 |
| Batting First Won | 31 |
| Batting Second Won | 30 |
| Tie | 2 |
| Avg. Score in 1st bat | 158 |
| Highest Score: | Surrey 236/2 |
| Lowest Score | Glamorgan 45/1 |
| Below Score 150 | 21 |
| A Score between 150 and 169 | 15 |
| Score between 170 and 189 | 19 |
| Above Score 190 | 8 |
Sophia Gardens Cardiff Pitch Report Related FAQ
Q.- Is Sophia Gardens batting or bowling pitch?
Ans.- The surface in Cardiff is generally good one for batting but conditions play a huge role at this venue.