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The ground hosted its first Test Match in March 1889 when England defeated South Africa by an innings and 202 runs. As Of 2005 , there have been 38 Test matches played at the ground of which South Africa has won 13 and their opponents 18 with seven draws. The first One-day International played at the ground was in December 1992 when South Africa beat India by 6 wickets. As Of 2005 , there have been 27 One-day Internationals played at the ground including five in the Cricket World Cup in 2003. Over the past five years numerous changes have been made to the ground. This has slightly taken away from its former splendor. Large portions of the grass embankments have been replaced by pavilions increasing the seating capacity to 25,000. Newlands is one of the few cricket grounds in South Africa that favours spinners. Most grounds are either good for pace men or batters, but Western Cape has had a history of having very good spinners, the most recent of which being Paul Adams. OFFICIAL NAME The ground's official name is "Sahara Park Newlands" acknowledging a commercial sponsorship arrangement. However South African and other cricket fans continue to call the ground by its historic name, just "Newlands". SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINK |
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