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View Poll Results: Best International Cricket Ground in Zimbabwe?
Harare Sports Club, Harare 4 80.00%
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo 1 20.00%
Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo 0 0%
Kwekwe Sports Club, Kwekwe 0 0%
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Best Ground in Zimbabwe
I understand many of you probably haven't been to either of the four international cricket grounds in Zimbabwe, but for those who have, or for those who've seen it, what do you think the best ground is in Zimbabwe?
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I didn’t even know there were four cricket grounds in Zimbabwe, I had only heard of the Harare Sports Club and Queen’s Sport Park, which is where most of their internationals game have been happening for quite a while. I have seen both on telly. There is an air of mystery that almost borders on spookiness about the Harare Sports Club, as if it’s holding back something, I find the Queen’s Sport Park much cozier.
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Bulawayo Athletic Club is derelict I now believe; they decided to upgrade the Queens Club to ICC Standards when they had to make the choice.

Kwekwe has hosted One ODI, Zimbabwe vs. Kenya in 2002.
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Old 19-09-2005, 09:05 AM in reply to Paoli's post starting "Bulawayo Athletic Club is derelict I..."
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harare sports club


the cape dutch architecture is beautiful! its got a great outfield...i'd go as far as saying its the best/most unique ground in world cricket!
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Ever been to the Keg and Maiden afterwards?

It really is a lovely ground. When you walk in off the street, you feel as if you've just come off a set of a movie.
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just for the odd quiet one

its just a shame not much quality cricket is played there these days!
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lol. The odd quiet one.

I remember going there after an ODI against England, the series Zimbabwe won 3-0, and watching Eddo Brandes drink himself to the floor! Hilarious! Also watching him try his luck with a few ladies was quite a sight as well...

The players usually came up which was a good thing, and many of them used to mingle with the fans.
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Kwekwe Sports Club (also not found)

I've never been to either of the last two, but from what I've heard, Kwekwe resembles its city. Dull and terribly industrial. Ugly.
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