The Gabba
Brisbane
FACTS
| Opened | 1895 |
| Capacity | 42000 (approx) |
| Known as | The Gabba |
| Dimensions | 170.6m long, 149.9m wide |
| Ends | Stanley Street End, Vulture Street End |
| Location | Brisbane, Australia |
| Time Zone | UTC +10:00 |
| Home to | Queensland, Brisbane Heat |
| Other Sports it is home to | Australian Rules Football (Brisbane Lions), Rugby Union, Athletics, Baseball, Cycling, Greyhound Racing, Pony Racing, Rugby League, Soccer |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Curator | Kevin Mitchell jnr |
Big Bash League 2023-24 matches scheduled at this venue
West Indies tour of Australia, 2024 matches scheduled at this venue
Sheffield Shield 2023-24 matches scheduled at this venue
Australia Domestic One-Day Cup 2023-24 matches scheduled at this venue
Venue description:
The stadium is named after the Brisbane suburb of Woolloongabba, in which it is located. A 42,000 seat stadium with state-of-art facilities, the Gabba also caters to other sports - American Rules Football, Soccer, Rugby Union and even Greyhound racing. The Gabba usually hosts the first Test match of the season every November. Since its first Test in 1931, the ground has undergone drastic renovations to become one of the finest Down Under.
Notably, the first ever tied Test took place at this venue in 1960. It also holds the distinction of being the first Australian venue to host a T20I.
How does the pitch play?
The Gabba is considered to be the truest wicket available in Australia. It generally offers healthy bounce and carry to the quicks while the stroke-makers thrive on the consistent bounce available. Kevin Mitchell jnr is regarded to be the best groundsman in Australia and has resisted the calls for a drop-in pitch, saying it will be difficult to replicate the traditional characteristics, if a drop-in pitch was installed.
By Deivarayn Muthu
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