Surrey County Cricket Club Explained
A guide to Surrey County Cricket Club — one of England's most successful counties, their history at The Oval, and their modern squad.
About Surrey County Cricket Club
Surrey County Cricket Club, founded in 1845, is one of England's most decorated and storied cricket institutions. Based at The Oval in Kennington, South London — one of cricket's most famous venues — Surrey have won more County Championship titles than any other county.
Championship Success
Surrey hold the record for the most County Championship titles in history. Their greatest period of dominance came in the 1950s when they won seven consecutive Championships from 1952–1958 — a record that still stands. More recently, they won back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023, demonstrating continued excellence into the T20 era.
The Oval — Home Ground
The Kia Oval (often simply called The Oval) is Surrey's historic home ground. It hosted the first-ever Test match in England (1880) and is typically the venue for the final Ashes Test when England plays Australia at home. With a capacity of approximately 25,000, it remains one of London's most beloved sporting venues.
Notable Past and Current Players
Alec Bedser, Jim Laker, and Peter May played for Surrey in their legendary 1950s era. More recently, Rory Burns, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, and Tom Curran have all emerged from or played for Surrey before featuring in England's Test and white-ball squads.
Frequently asked questions
How many County Championship titles has Surrey won?
Surrey hold the all-time record for County Championship titles with over 20 wins, more than any other county — with back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023 adding to their historic total.
Who are Surrey's most famous players?
Alec Bedser, Jim Laker, Ken Barrington, and Alec Stewart are among Surrey's greatest ever. Modern stars include Rory Burns, Ben Foakes, and Tom Curran.
Where is The Oval cricket ground?
The Kia Oval is located in Kennington, Lambeth, South London — directly accessible by London Underground (Oval tube station on the Northern Line).