The Rose Bowl, known for sponsorship reasons as Utilita Bowl, is a cricket ground and hotel complex in West End, Hampshire. It is the home of Hampshire County Cricket Club, who have played there since 2001.
Hampshire played their inaugural first-class match at the ground against Worcestershire on 9–11 May 2001, with Hampshire winning by 124 runs.
The ground has since hosted international cricket, including One Day Internationals, matches in the 2004 Champions Trophy, two Twenty20 Internationals and Test matches in 2011, 2014 and 2018, when England played Sri Lanka and India. In 2020, the ground was used as one of two biosecure venues, alongside Old Trafford, for the tours involving West Indies, Pakistan and Ireland which were regulated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Rose Bowl Southampton
| Details | Ground Info |
|---|---|
| Name | The Rose Bowl |
| Place | Southampton |
| Establishment | 2001 |
| Audience seating capacity | 15,000 |
| First t20 match | 28 August 2006 |
| First ODI match | 13 June 1983 |
| First test match | – |
| Pavilions | |
| Home team | Hampshire Hampshire Cricket Board Southern Vipers |
| Owner | RB Sport & Leisure Holdings plc |
| Operator | Hampshire Cricket Club |
| End names | Northern End Pavilion End |
The Rose Bowl Southampton Pitch Report
The surface at The Rose Bowl is a bit on the slower side. The batters will have to be patient early on in their innings. They will have to adapt to the conditions before they can start playing high-risk strokes. The spinners enjoy bowling here as the ball grips off the surface.
The surface tends to tilt a bit batters as it offers consistent bounce which makes it easier for the stroke players to play their shots. In addition, after the passage of play, the ball also starts to grip once the wear and tear starts occurring this is where spinners come into play.
Batsman Friendliness
The ground has short boundaries which result in batters playing more aerial shots than usual at this venue.
Bowler Friendliness
Bowlers, on the other hand, have to face a challenging task on such a surface.
Pace Friendliness
The pacers are likely to get some assistance with the new ball.
Spin Friendliness
The spinners enjoy bowling here as the ball grips off the surface.
The Rose Bowl Southampton Weather Report
Rose Bowl, Southampton, United Kingdom weather forecasted for the next 10 days will have maximum temperature of 17°c / 63°f on Wed 29. Min temperature will be 8°c / 46°f on Mon 27. Most precipitation falling will be 6.95 mm / 0.27 inch on Tue 28. Windiest day is expected to see wind of up to 26 kmph / 16 mph on Tue 28. Visit 3 Hourly, Hourly and Historical section to get in-depth weather forecast information for Rose Bowl, Southampton, United Kingdom.
The Rose Bowl Southampton Boundary Length
The Rose Bowl Southampton Match Stats
ODI Statistics
| Total Match Played | 30 |
| Batting First Won | 15 |
| Batting Second Won | 15 |
| Tie | 0 |
| Avg. Score in 1st bat | 254 |
| Highest Score: | England 373/3 |
| Lowest Score | United States of America 65/10 |
T20I Statistics
| Total Match Played | 10 |
| Batting First Won | 6 |
| Batting Second Won | 4 |
| Tie | 0 |
| Avg. Score in 1st bat | 170 |
| Highest Score: | Australia 248/6 |
| Lowest Score | Australia 79/10 |
T20 Domestic
| Total Match Played | 67 |
| Batting First Won | 42 |
| Batting Second Won | 24 |
| Tie | 1 |
| Avg. Score in 1st bat | 162 |
| Highest Score: | Hampshire 221/3 |
| Lowest Score | Glamorgan 87/10 |
| Below Score 150 | 20 |
| A Score between 150 and 169 | 15 |
| Score between 170 and 189 | 28 |
| Above Score 190 | 4 |
The Rose Bowl Southampton Pitch Report Related FAQ
Q.- The Rose Bowl cricket ground pitch batting or bowling
Ans.- The Rose Bowl Pitch is renowned for having a batting-friendly surface but also gives the bowlers something to work with.