ABSA Oval

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ABSA Oval
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Location Gqeberha
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Only WODI15 January 2004:
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As of 7 September 2020
Source: CricketArchive

ABSA Oval, previously known as University of Port Elizabeth No 1 Oval is a cricket ground in Gqeberha, South Africa. Eastern Province and their 'B' side have played first-class and List A cricket at the ground irregularly since 1982. The ground has also hosted one women's One Day International, between England women and South Africa women in 2004. [1]

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References

  1. "University of Port Elizabeth No 1 Oval, Port Elizabeth" . CricketArchive. Retrieved 8 March 2010.

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