10 Grounds with a perfect winning record for a team in ODIs

10 Grounds with a perfect winning record for a team in ODIs: There are grounds which are considered lucky by teams for their unbeaten records. Although sport is always about the present day and present moment, these past records can provide teams with a sense of optimism and positivity. Here’s a look at 10 Grounds with a perfect winning record for a team in ODIs: 10. Holkar Cricket Stadium – India, 4 wins: Holkar Stadium. (Photo Source: MPCA) Earlier known as Maharani Usharaje Trust Cricket Ground, this venue has been a happy hunting ground for the India in ODIs. India has played 4 and won all the 4 here, with the latest one being against South Africa in the ongoing Freedom Series. England have lost twice while the West Indies were beaten once by India at this ground. The latter being a memorable match for Virender Sehwag who slammed 219 runs off only 149 balls. Also Read – Fastest Double Hundreds In ODIs 9. The Arbab Niaz Stadium – England, 4 wins: (Source) England has played 4 ODIs at this ground against 4 different oppositions winning on all occasions. 3 of these are World Cup matches against Sri Lanka (1987), U.A.E and Netherlands while one was against Pakistan in the bilateral series in 1987. Having won all matches by convincing margins this is England’s fortress in ODIs in Pakistan. 8. Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium – Bangladesh, 4 wins: (Source) Home of the local Bangladesh Premier League franchise Khulna Royal Bengals, the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium was one of the five purpose-built cricket grounds established in the run-up to the 2004 Under-19 World Cup. It was finally granted one-day international status in January 2006. The ground has hosted 4 ODIs with all matches featuring the hosts Bangladesh, who have a perfect winning record here. Kenya and Zimbabwe lost once while the West Indies have lost twice at this venue. 7. TIO Stadium, Darwin – Australia, 4 wins: (source) Marrara Oval (also known as Football Park and currently called TIO Stadium due to naming rights) is a sports ground in the Northern Territory of Australia. The ground was built in 1991 and Australian rules football and cricket are primarily played at the venue. The ground has hosted 4 ODIs with all matches featuring the hosts Australia and Bangladesh. The Aussies outplayed the visitors in all of these matches. One ODIs was played in the year 2003 while the other 3 were played in the 2008. 6. M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – Australia, 4 wins: (source) This historic stadium was established in 1916 and is the oldest continuously used cricket stadium in India. The Chepauk crowd is known to be amongst the most appreciative in the country. The Pakistani team made a lap of honor in appreciation of the spectators’ sporting behavior when Pakistan won a Test match here in 1999. The Australians seemed to have enjoyed the hospitality on offer here, something which is evident from their performances here. They beat India in a Reliance World Cup match played on 9th October 1987. With the Aussies winning by 1 run, this match remains one of the most dramatic ODI matches ever played. Their other wins include the ones over Zimbabwe (1987 WC), West Indies (1989 Nehru Cup) and New Zealand (1996 WC). 5. Queens Sports Club – South Africa, 5 wins: (Source) The multi-purpose stadium is situated close to the city centre and consists of grass banking and its capacity of 13,000. South Africa has enjoyed great success here beating the hosts Zimbabwe 5 out of 5 times in ODIs. The Proteas have played here in 2001, 2007 and thrice in 2014 winning all matches quiet comfortably. 4. The University Oval – New Zealand, 5 wins: (source) The ground is the home of both the Otago Cricket Association and the University of Otago Rugby Football Club, and is also used as a training base for the Highlanders Rugby Football team. The Kiwis have played 5 and won 5 ODIs here defeating Bangladesh once in 2010, Zimbabwe once in 2012, Sri Lanka twice in 2015 and Scotland once in the 2015 World Cup match. The University Oval hosted the first game where the Umpire Decision Review System was used. It was that third Test between Pakistan and New Zealand when it was first used in international cricket. 3. Warner Park, St. Kitts (West Indies) – Australia, 5 wins: (source) Warner Park Sporting Complex is an athletic facility which includes the Warner Park Stadium. It was the first of the Caribbean’s seven new World Cup stadiums to open, staging its first ODI in May 2006 and its first Test a month later. It is named after Sir Thomas Warner, the explorer who established the first English colony on St. Kitts. The Australians have played 5 ODIs here and won all of these. They beat Scotland, Netherlands and South Africa in the 2007 World Cup. The home side, West Indies, was twice beaten in 2008 in a bilateral series. 2. Beauséjour Cricket Ground, St. Lucia (West Indies) – Pakistan, 6 wins: (Source) This ground is named after the Beausejour hills and situated in the outskirts of Rodney Bay. Formerly known as Beauséjour Stadium it is known for its high standard facilities and is regarded by the West Indies Cricket Board as a standard for current and future venues in the Caribbean. Pakistan have enjoyed a dominant run here with 6 wins from 7 match and a thrilling tie, playing all ODIs against the home side West Indies. The Asian giants have won twice in years 2005, 2011 and 2013. The tied match was also a part of the 2013 series. 1. Niaz Stadium – Pakistan, 7 wins: (source) The stadium is a fortress for Pakistan who have never lost any match here, whether Test or ODI. The 1000th Test match in cricket’s history was hosted by the Niaz Stadium. Pakistan beat New Zealand by 3 wickets on this momentous occasion. The venue has hosted 7 ODIs with Pakistan registering victories once against Australia, West Indies, India, and Zimbabwe. The Sri Lankans have lost thrice against the home side at this stadium. Also Read – Top 10 Teams With Most Wins In ODIs (All Stats Updated Till 18th October, 2015)