The Wanderers, sometimes known as the ‘Bullring’ due to its hostile environment for visiting teams, has a long history. It was Johannesburg’s third Test venue, following the Old Wanderers Stadium and Ellis Park. For more than 74 years, it has served as the focal point of Johannesburg’s athletic ambitions, whether it is cricket or golf – which dominate the region of Illovo, where the club is located – or tennis, squash, and bowls, which can also be found nestled away in the back streets.
Cricket is played all around the world at all times, and the players, umpires, and pitch all play important roles. Here, we inform you about The Wanderers Stadium. Check out the Weather Report and Records for The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa…
FACTS
| Opened | 1956 |
| Capacity | 34000 |
| Known as | Kent Park |
| Ends | Corlett Drive End, Golf Course End |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Time Zone | UTC +02:00 |
| Home to | Gauteng, Transvaal |
| Floodlights | Yes |
Records
STATS – TEST
| Total matches | 38 |
| Matches won batting first | 17 |
| Matches won bowling first | 11 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 310 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 278 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 252 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 208 |
| Highest total recorded | 652/7 (146 Ov) by AUS vs RSA |
| Lowest total recorded | 49/10 (29.1 Ov) by PAK vs RSA |
STATS – ODI
| Total matches | 49 |
| Matches won batting first | 19 |
| Matches won bowling first | 28 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 235 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 204 |
| Highest total recorded | 438/9 (49.5 Ov) by RSA vs AUS |
| Lowest total recorded | 109/10 (23 Ov) by SL vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 438/9 (49.5 Ov) by RSA vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 149/10 (45 Ov) by RSA vs ENG |
STATS – T20
| Total matches | 25 |
| Matches won batting first | 12 |
| Matches won bowling first | 13 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 170 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 143 |
| Highest total recorded | 260/6 (20 Ov) by SL vs KEN |
| Lowest total recorded | 83/10 (15.5 Ov) by BAN vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 208/2 (17.4 Ov) by RSA vs WI |
| Lowest score defended |
Pitch report
The pitch is fantastic for batting. Before the second one-day international, the batsmen would be licking their lips. Four 340-plus totals have been achieved in the previous seven days. Having said that, the spinners will play a part in the middle-order and might swing the tide. After winning the toss, both sides should aim to bat first.
Weather report
The Test will very certainly be interrupted by rain, with showers at least 50% predicted on each of the five days.