Karen Rolton Oval, Cricket ground in Adelaide, Australia
Karen Rolton Oval is a cricket ground in Adelaide featuring a three-level pavilion with six changerooms, a function room, and seating for around 5,000 spectators. The facility sits near Royal Adelaide Hospital and provides modern infrastructure for hosting matches and events.
The ground opened in 2018 following redevelopment and has since hosted matches at the international level. Australia played New Zealand in the first Women's One Day International match here in 2019.
The oval is named after Australian cricketer Karen Rolton and serves as a key venue for women's cricket in the country. Visitors can watch top female players compete at the highest level of the sport.
The ground is located on Port Road in Adelaide and features lighting systems for evening matches, making it accessible for various schedules. The site offers convenient parking and good transport connections for spectators.
The ground serves as home to the Australian Cricket Academy and hosts the Sheffield Shield tournament throughout the year. This role makes it a training and competition hub for the country's top players.
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