cricket ground

Oval playing field

A cricket ground is a field where the sport of cricket is played, encompassing the central pitch and surrounding outfield.

The term is more common in British English than American, where such facilities are typically called fields or stadiums: The cricket ground was packed for the test match.

Famous examples include Lord's and the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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