The Bullring
The Wanderers Stadium
Johannesburg, South Africa
34,000
1956
Johannesburg, South Africa
Grass
About this Ground
Scene of cricket's greatest ODI — 434 all out vs Australia in 2006, SA chased 438 to win.
History & Significance
The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg — known to every cricketer who has played there as 'The Bullring' — is one of the most intimidating venues in world cricket. Situated at 1,753 metres above sea level, the high altitude of Johannesburg means the ball travels further, boundaries feel closer, and batsmen get that fraction of extra time that the Highveld air provides. The ground hosted what is universally regarded as the greatest One Day International ever played: 12 March 2006, Australia versus South Africa. Australia batted first and scored 434 all out — a world record ODI total at the time, built around Ricky Ponting's 164. South Africa, needing 435 to win from 50 overs, chased it down. Herschelle Gibbs struck six sixes in a single over from Dwayne Smith; Mark Boucher hit the winning runs off the final ball. South Africa won by 1 wicket in the final over, 438/9 — a new world record. The Bullring's atmosphere during that chase was reportedly the most intense ever witnessed at a cricket ground. The crowd's noise and the stadium's steep banks of seating create a cauldron effect that batsmen have described as uniquely pressurising. South Africa's home ODI record at Wanderers is remarkable.
Ground Record
South Africa vs Australia
Highest ODI total ever · 2006
Famous For
- 438 ODI miracle 2006
- Herschelle Gibbs 6 sixes
- Raucous Bullring atmosphere
About The Wanderers Stadium
The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg — known to every cricketer who has played there as 'The Bullring' — is one of the most intimidating venues in world cricket. Situated at 1,753 metres above sea level, the high altitude of Johannesburg means the ball travels further, boundaries feel closer, and batsmen get that fraction of extra time that the Highveld air provides. The ground hosted what is universally regarded as the greatest One Day International ever played: 12 March 2006, Australia versus South Africa. Australia batted first and scored 434 all out — a world record ODI total at the time, built around Ricky Ponting's 164. South Africa, needing 435 to win from 50 overs, chased it down. Herschelle Gibbs struck six sixes in a single over from Dwayne Smith; Mark Boucher hit the winning runs off the final ball. South Africa won by 1 wicket in the final over, 438/9 — a new world record. The Bullring's atmosphere during that chase was reportedly the most intense ever witnessed at a cricket ground. The crowd's noise and the stadium's steep banks of seating create a cauldron effect that batsmen have described as uniquely pressurising. South Africa's home ODI record at Wanderers is remarkable.
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