Ropery Lane, Cricket ground in Chester-le-Street, England.
Ropery Lane is a cricket ground located in Chester-le-Street with a main playing field and spectator areas positioned near the Riverside Ground. The facility provides a compact venue for cricket matches with basic amenities and viewing spaces for supporters.
The ground hosted significant matches in the early 1990s when Durham County Cricket Club played international opponents including Pakistan and South Africa. This period represented the height of activity for high-level cricket at this venue.
Chester-le-Street Cricket Club maintains this ground as their home base while participating in the North East Premier League competitions.
The ground is easily accessible via Chester-le-Street and sits near other sports facilities in the area. Visitors should check ahead for match schedules since usage varies depending on the cricket season and fixture calendar.
The ground hosted three first-class matches and eight list-A matches, with Nottinghamshire achieving the highest team score of 629 runs. This batting performance remains a noteworthy record in the venue's match history.
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