W.A.C.A. Ground

Perth

W.A.C.A. Ground

FACTS

Opened 1890
Capacity 22,000 (24,500 with temporary seating)
Known as Western Australia Cricket Association Ground
Dimensions 149m long, 139m wide
Ends Members End, Prindiville Stand End
Location Perth, Australia
Time Zone UTC +08:00
Home to Western Australia, Western Australia Women
Other Sports it is home to Australian Rules Football, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer, Baseball
Floodlights Yes
Curator Cameron Sutherland

Sheffield Shield 2024-25 matches scheduled at this venue

02:30 GMT WA vs SAUS, 21st Match
02:30 GMT WA vs NSW, 27th Match
02:30 GMT WA vs VIC, 30th Match

Australia Domestic One-Day Cup 2024-25 matches scheduled at this venue

02:00 GMT WA vs SAUS, 17th Match

Venue description:

Perth, originally founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829, has grown leaps and bounds to dominate the Western Australian economy, despite major mining and petroleum industries located elsewhere. The Swan River, War Memorial, Scarborough beach, skyscrapers to vineyards all grab attention, all thrive in Perth. And so does cricket.

The Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) was officially opened in 1893 with the first match played on turf wickets in 1894. Since then, the venue has witnessed quite a few historic moments, including Sir Donald Bradman attracting a crowd in excess of 20,000 in 1932, Greg Chappell's century on Test debut in 1970, Glenn McGrath taking a Test hat-trick in 2000, Adam Gilchrist's 57-ball ton in Ashes 2006 and AB de Villiers-inspired South Africa scaling the second highest run-chase in the history of Test cricket in 2008.

The WACA museum located onsite portrays the rich history surrounding the venue. Interestingly, the WACA has also played host to a bevy of other sports - AFL, athletics, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer. The venue has also housed big rock concerts.

The ground has become a prominent cricket venue for international fixtures after the 1992 World Cup.

How does the pitch play?

The pitch at the WACA is regarded as one of the quickest and bounciest in the world, the outfield is also exceptionally fast. Over the last decade, the surface has flattened out, but efforts are on to bring back the WACA surface of old - a terrifying proposition for the batsmen.

Interesting facts about the WACA:

Freemantle Doctor: Traditionally, WACA has produced hard bouncy wickets, lending assistance to the pacers. The Freemantle Doctor - an afternoon cooling sea breeze facilitates more assistance for swing because the wind takes the outswinger further away from the batsman, thereby bringing the slip cordon into business.

Downright fast bowlers have also exploited the bounce and wind to bounce out batsmen. Ask Brett Lee. His corker of a bouncer felled Alex Tudor, so much so that that the latter had to be helped off the field with a stretcher in 2002.

Controversy: Kicking Lillee, bat-swinging Miandad

The WACA has been a sporting icon, but has never hosted a wrestling clash. The cricketing field almost turned into a no-holds barred wrestling ring when Lillee and Miandad, two volatile characters were up against each other at Perth in 1981.

Lillee, who was in his pomp, generated searing pace to trouble Miandad. When Miandad was crossing over for a single behind square leg, Lillee collided with him. A fired-up Lillee kicked Miandad flush on his thigh, provoking the latter to lift his bat to counter the bowler. Umpire Tony Crafter, however, intervened to diffuse the tension.

Despite tendering (or being forced to tender) apologies to each other, Lillee and Miandad continue to blame each other to this very day. It just wasn't cricket.

By Deivarayn Muthu

STATS - TEST

Total matches 48
Matches won batting first 19
Matches won bowling first 19
Average 1st Inns scores 319
Average 2nd Inns scores 325
Average 3rd Inns scores 286
Average 4th Inns scores 198
Highest total recorded 735/6 (146.3 Ov) by AUS vs ZIM
Lowest total recorded 62/10 (21.2 Ov) by PAK vs AUS

STATS - ODI

Total matches 87
Matches won batting first 44
Matches won bowling first 42
Average 1st Inns scores 222
Average 2nd Inns scores 192
Highest total recorded 417/6 (50 Ov) by AUS vs AFG
Lowest total recorded 70/10 (23.5 Ov) by WI vs AUS
Highest score chased 310/5 (49.2 Ov) by AUS vs IND
Lowest score defended 162/10 (47.4 Ov) by IND vs NZ

STATS - T20

Total matches 7
Matches won batting first 2
Matches won bowling first 5
Average 1st Inns scores 130
Average 2nd Inns scores 121
Highest total recorded 186/6 (20 Ov) by AUS vs NZ
Lowest total recorded 132/10 (18.3 Ov) by NZ vs AUS
Highest score chased 135/3 (16.3 Ov) by SL vs AUS
Lowest score defended 142/6 (20 Ov) by INDW vs BANW
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