Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field (Pingfeng Campus)
Hangzhou Cricket Ground
Ground information
Location288 Liuhe Road, Xiju, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Coordinates30°13′43″N 120°01′53″E / 30.2285°N 120.0314°E / 30.2285; 120.0314
Establishment2021 (2021)
Capacity1347
OwnerChinese Cricket Association
TenantsChina
End names
Library End
Stadium End
International information
First T20I27 September 2023:
 Mongolia v    Nepal
Last T20I7 October 2023:
 Afghanistan v  India
First WT20I25 May 2023:
 China v  Hong Kong
Last WT20I25 September 2023:
 India v  Sri Lanka
Team information
China (2021-)
Asian Games (2023)
As of 7 October 2023
Source: ESPNcricinfo

The Zhejiang University of Technology (Pingfeng Campus) Cricket Field (Chinese: 浙江工业大学（屏峰校区）板球场), also known as the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Ground (Chinese: 屏峰校区板球场), is a cricket field located on the Pingfeng Campus of Zhejiang University of Technology, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.

Overview

It is the largest cricket field in China in terms of construction area, and is the only cricket field in Zhejiang Province that meets international competition standards. The cricket field was built in 2020 in preparation for the 2022 Asian Games, which were held in Hangzhou. It has a capacity of 1,347 spectators, and features a 26.5m x 12.5m rectangular pitch in the center of the field. The field is also equipped with a rainwater recycling and treatment system, which collects rainwater to water the plants after filtering.[1][2]

The Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field has hosted a number of international cricket matches, including the 2023 Women's Twenty20 East Asia Cup.[3][4] It is also a popular venue for domestic cricket matches, and is used by the Zhejiang Provincial Cricket Team and the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Team.[5] The cricket field is located on the northern edge of the Pingfeng Campus, adjacent to the Zhejiang University of Technology Gymnasium. It is accessible by public transportation, including bus routes 26, 31, 102, and 118.

References

  1. ↑ "Unveil the Cricket Field of Hangzhou Asian Games_The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou". www.hangzhou2022.cn. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  2. ↑ https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-hangzhou-2022-cricket-venue-pass
  3. ↑ "Selection Announcement Exciting Hangzhou 2023 Women's East Asian Cup HK Cricket". Cricket Hong Kong, China. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  4. ↑ "Asian Games test event doubles as audition for Hong Kong's women's cricketers". South China Morning Post. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  5. ↑ "Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou details, matches, stats". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 2023-09-19.


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