Surrey Cricket: The Oval, 21 County Championships & Jack Hobbs
Surrey County Cricket Club plays at The Oval in Kennington, London. With 21 County Championship titles and legends like Jack Hobbs and Alec Bedser, Surrey is one of England's most storied counties.
Surrey County Cricket Club, founded in 1845, is one of the oldest and most successful counties in English cricket. Based at The Oval in Kennington, south London, Surrey have won the County Championship 21 times and produced some of cricket's all-time greats.
The Oval: London's Cricket Cathedral
The Kia Oval (officially the Kennington Oval) hosted the very first Test match in England in 1880 and has been the venue for Ashes series deciders. The gasholders behind the ground are iconic. It seats around 25,500 and is often where England clinch series wins.
County Championship Dominance
Surrey's greatest era came in the 1950s when they won seven consecutive County Championship titles (1952–1958) under Stuart Surridge and then Peter May. Recent success returned with titles in 2018, 2022, and 2023, establishing Surrey as the dominant county of the modern era.
Legendary Surrey Players
- Jack Hobbs — 'The Master', 61,760 first-class runs and 197 centuries, greatest batsman of his era
- Alec Bedser — 236 Test wickets, pivotal in post-WWII England bowling attacks
- Peter May — possibly England's greatest post-war batsman, 4,537 Test runs
- Stuart Broad — world-class fast bowler, took 604 Test wickets
- Ben Foakes — England wicketkeeper of the 2020s, superb technique behind the stumps
Frequently asked questions
How many County Championships has Surrey won?
Surrey have won the County Championship 21 times, including seven consecutive titles from 1952–1958 and three titles in 2018, 2022, and 2023.
Where do Surrey play their home matches?
Surrey play at The Kia Oval (Kennington Oval) in south London, which also hosts England Test matches.