da esport bet： New Zealand’s newest one-day cricketing venue – the Queenstown Events Centre – will benefit from one of the game’s best in the lead-up to the State Shield opener on January 2
Steve Davie07-Nov-2001New Zealand’s newest one-day cricketing venue – the Queenstown Events Centre – will benefit from one of the game’s best in the lead-up to the State Shield opener on January 2.Champion Carisbrook groundsman Mark Perham will oversee the pitch and outfield preparation at the Centre, which will host the Otago-Wellington State Shield match straight after New Year.A significant amount of work has been done on the pitch block with the top 20 millimetres shaved off and re-laid with the same Kakanui soil as used on the Carisbrook pitch, which is rated one of the best in the country.Otago Cricket is planning a stellar day at the Centre with a host of hospitality options being offered to business houses in the Queenstown and Lakes District.If the weather gods play their part it is anticipated a crowd of close to 5000 could be in attendance to see the first ball bowled in the inaugural State Shield match.