Is Wanderers a batting pitch?
It is the third stadium in Johannesburg where Test cricket has been played. It has a seating capacity of 30,000 with comfortable stands. The ground is also very well suited for the players with brilliant lighting, quick outfields and a great pitch that favours both the batsmen and the bowlers.
What is the highest run chase in Johannesburg?
310/8
City | Johannesburg | |
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Best Bowling (Match) | 13/192 | 1956-1957 South Africa v England |
Highest Team Innings | 652/7 dec | Australia 2001-2002 v South Africa |
Lowest Team Innings | 49 | Pakistan 2012-2013 v South Africa |
Highest Run Chase Achieved | 310/8 | Australia 2011-2012 v South Africa |
What is the highest 4th innings chase at Wanderers?

Highest successful run chases at the Wanderers, Johannesburg in Tests.
- 310/8 by Australia vs SA in November, 2011.
- 294/8 by Australia vs SA in April, 2006.
- 220/6 by SA v NZ in May 2006.
- 164/6 by SA v West Indies in November 1998. Advertisement.
Why is Wanderers called the bullring?
Known as the ‘Bullring’ because of its intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams the Wanderers has a rich history. It was the third Test ground in Johannesburg following the Old Wanderers Stadium and Ellis Park.
In which city Wanderers Stadium is located?
Johannesburg
Wanderers Stadium
The Bullring | |
Wanderers Stadium in 2007 | |
Ground information | |
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Location | Illovo, Sandton, Johannesburg |
Coordinates | 26°7′52.17″S 28°3′26.69″ECoordinates: 26°7′52.17″S 28°3′26.69″E |
Why is Wanderers called bullring?

How many cricket grounds are in South Africa?
List of cricket grounds
Ground Name | Location | Notes |
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Lord’s Cricket Ground | Benoni | |
Willowmoore Park | Benoni | Hosted 18 ODIs. |
Barnard Stadium | Kempton Park | Hosted one List A match in 1989 between Eastern Transvaal and Orange Free State. |
Olympia Park | Springs, South Africa |
What is the highest 4th innings chase in Johannesburg?
Team | Score | Ground |
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England | 654/5 | Durban |
New Zealand | 451 | Christchurch |
South Africa | 450/7 | Johannesburg |
Pakistan | 450 | Brisbane |