Seddon Park, Cricket ground
Seddon Park is a cricket ground in Hamilton, in the Waikato Region of New Zealand, used for both domestic and international matches. The playing area is enclosed by natural grass banks and mature trees on most sides, with a main stand along one boundary offering covered seating.
The ground was used as a recreation area from the 1860s and given its current name in 1906, honoring the then recently deceased Prime Minister. International cricket came to the venue in 1981, and it was elevated to Test status in 1991.
The ground takes its name from Richard Seddon, a former Prime Minister of New Zealand, whose legacy stretches well beyond politics. On match days, the crowd tends to be a mix of families and long-time fans, giving the place a relaxed, community feel that sets it apart from larger stadiums.
The ground sits close to Hamilton's city center, making it straightforward to reach on foot from most central areas. On match days, arriving early is a good idea if you want to pick your spot on the open grass banks, which fill up gradually through the day.
Kane Williamson scored 251 runs against the West Indies here in 2020, which remains his highest score in Test cricket. That record was set on a ground where the open grass banks mean spectators sit at roughly the same level as the outfield, giving a closeness to the game that covered stadiums rarely offer.
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