Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns, Australia is a cricket ground, which has hosted several international matches in the past. In the recent years, Cricket Australia did not prefer hosting international matches here. However, the venue is making a comeback with the South Africa Tour of Australia in 2025. It recently hosted the 3rd T20I of the two teams series. The venue is also set to host the 1st ODI of the Australia vs South 2025 ODI Series on 19th August 2025.
Stadium Details Attribute Value Location Cairns, Queensland, Australia Established 1957 Capacity 13,500–15,000 Seated Capacity 5,000–6,000 Ground Dimensions 165x140m Main Surface Exceptional grass Boundary Size 65–70m (approx, recent T20I)
Pitch Type & Conditions Attribute Details Pitch Nature Early assistance for pacers Swing, bounce in powerplay; dries out later Batting Support Becomes better for batting as match progresses Spin Support Spinners useful during middle overs Average Scores Test 1st innings: 406; ODI 1st innings: 189 Toss Outcome Chasing teams favored; bowl first
International Match Stats Test Matches Stat Value Total Matches 2 Australia Record Played 2, Won 2 Highest Team Total 556/4d (AUS v BAN, 2003) Lowest Team Total Not specified Highest Individual Run Matthew Hayden: 299 in 2 matches Highest Wicket-taker Jason Gillespie: 12 wickets Avg. 1st / 2nd Inns 406 / 505 Avg. 3rd / 4th Inns 227 / 183
ODI Matches Stat Value Total Matches 5 Australia Record Played 5, Won 5 Highest Team Total 267/5 (AUS v NZ, 2022) Best Individual Run Steve Smith : 167Best Individual Wkts Trent Boult: 10 in 3 matches Avg. 1st / 2nd Inns 189 / 185 Results Bat/Field 1st 2 Bat First, 3 Field First Wins
T20I Matches Category Statistic Total Matches 1 Highest Team Total 173/8 (Australia) Lowest Team Total 172/7 (South Africa) Highest Individual Score 62* (Glenn Maxwell, Australia) Best Bowling Figures 3/26 (Corbin Bosch, South Africa) Highest Partnership 66 (Marsh & Head, Australia) Wins Batting First 0 Wins Chasing 1 Average 1st Innings Score 172 (South Africa) Average 2nd Innings Score 173 (Australia) Most Runs (Match) Glenn Maxwell (62 runs, Australia) Most Wickets (Match) Corbin Bosch (3 wickets, South Africa) Player of the Match Glenn Maxwell (Australia) Result Australia won by 2 wickets (1 ball remaining)
Domestic Matches (T20, First-class, List A) Format Observations T20 Domestic Hosted; stats limited due to few matches First-Class Hosted; notable batting & bowling records Women’s Matches Hosted but limited public stats
Notable Records Category Record Holder/Details Most Test Runs Matthew Hayden (AUS): 299 Most ODI Runs Steve Smith (AUS): 167 Most Test Wkts Jason Gillespie (AUS): 12 Most ODI Wkts Trent Boult (NZ): 10
Summary Table: Key Match Averages Format Matches Highest Team Total Avg 1st Inn Avg 2nd Inn Notable Bat Notable Ball Test 2 556/4d 406 505 Hayden Gillespie ODI 5 267/5 189 185 Smith Boult T20I 1 — (1st men’s T20I) — — — —
Useful Insights Pitch suits fast bowlers with swing early, then flattens for batsmen. Spinners useful mid-late overs. Stadium capacity ranges from 13,500 to 15,000, usually 12,000 for cricket events. Australia has an undefeated record in played matches (Tests, ODIs) at this venue. Boundary dimensions favor batters, especially in limited-overs formats.
