Centurion Park

Centurion Park serves as a primary home for the South Africa national cricket team and the Titans. The ground has hosted professional cricket since 1994, building a regular schedule that spans across various formats and global competitions. It currently holds 22,000 spectators and acts as a central hub for major domestic tournaments like the SA20, alongside international series and global championship fixtures.

The transition from early regional usage to hosting international teams arrived quickly. The first men's Test match occurred in November 1995 between South Africa and England. This encounter established the venue as a frequent site for the five-day game. Later years saw the introduction of shorter formats, starting with a men's ODI in 1992 and continuing with women's internationals beginning in 2002.

Competition at Centurion Park often features the Pretoria Capitals, who have used the ground as a home base since 2023. Other squads including the Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Paarl Royals, and Joburg Super Kings appear frequently in SA20 fixtures. These teams often test the pitch conditions against the home side, producing competitive results that keep the local crowds engaged throughout the summer season.

Recent matches demonstrate the intensity of the domestic circuit. In 2026, the Paarl Royals secured a 36-run victory over the Joburg Super Kings, while the Pretoria Capitals defeated MI Cape Town by 53 runs in the same year. Not every home game results in a win for the Pretoria side, as shown when the Sunrisers Eastern Cape chased down their target to win by 10 wickets.

International activity remains a cornerstone of the schedule. South Africa played their final men's ODI here against Australia in September 2023, while the most recent men's Test featured a contest against Pakistan in December 2024. The ground has also hosted women's cricket, with international matches for both the ODI and T20I formats held between 2002 and 2019 against nations like India, England, and Sri Lanka.

Beyond the established record, the ground continues to host high-stakes cricket. The 2026 schedule saw South Africa defeat Pakistan by 16 runs, a narrow result that highlights the competitive nature of games held at this elevation. Looking at the broader scope of its operations, Centurion Park remains one of the primary venues for the South Africa national team to host touring sides from across the globe.