NTCA Ground

North Tasmania Cricket Association Ground
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LocationElphin, Tasmania
Coordinates41°25′47″S 147°9′6″E / 41.42972°S 147.15167°E / -41.42972; 147.15167
OwnerLaunceston City Council
OperatorNorthern Tasmanian Cricket Association (NTCA)
Capacity10,000[1]
SurfaceGrass
Construction
ArchitectVarious
Tenants
Northern Rangers (Association football)
Old Scotch (Australian rules football)
Launceston (Cricket) South Launceston CC est 1907
Ground information
International information
Only ODI2 February 1986:
 India v  New Zealand
As of 8 January
Source: Cricinfo

The North Tasmania Cricket Association Ground, better known as the NTCA Ground, is the oldest first-class cricket ground in Australia. It is a multi-use sports venue situated in Launceston, Australia. In 1851, the ground hosted Australia's first intercolonial and initial first class cricket match. It is currently used mostly for club cricket matches and has a capacity of under 10,000.[2][3]

  1. ^ "NTCA Ground". Austadiums. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  2. ^ CricketArchive. (2003). North Tasmania Cricket Association Ground, Launceston. CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  3. ^ Rose, T. (2000). The Initial First-Class Match in Australia. ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2 January 2016.