The Zhejiang University of Technology (Pingfeng Campus) Cricket Field (), also known as the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Ground (), is a
cricket field
A cricket field or cricket oval is a large grass field on which the game of cricket is played. Although generally oval in shape, there is a wide variety within this: perfect circles, elongated ovals, rounded rectangles, or irregular shapes with ...
located on the Pingfeng Campus of
Zhejiang University of Technology
The Zhejiang University of Technology () is a public university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang
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Overview
It is the largest cricket field in China in terms of construction area, and is the only cricket field in Zhejiang Province that meets international competition standards. The cricket field was built in 2020 in preparation for the
2022 Asian Games
The 2022 Asian Games (), officially the 19th Asian Games () and also known as Hangzhou 2022 ( zh, c=, s=杭州2022, labels=no), were a continental multi-sport event which was held from 23 September to 8 October 2023 in Hangzhou, China. The ...
, which were held in Hangzhou. It has a capacity of 1,347 spectators, and features a 26.5m x 12.5m rectangular pitch in the center of the field. The field is also equipped with a rainwater recycling and treatment system, which collects rainwater to water the plants after filtering.
The Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field has hosted a number of international cricket matches, including the
2023 Women's Twenty20 East Asia Cup. It is also a popular venue for
domestic cricket matches, and is used by the Zhejiang Provincial Cricket Team and the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Team.
The cricket field is located on the northern edge of the Pingfeng Campus, adjacent to the Zhejiang University of Technology Gymnasium.
References
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Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field
Sports venues in Hangzhou
Cricket grounds in China
Buildings and structures in Hangzhou
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