Basin Reserve
Wellington ground in use since 1868, set inside a traffic roundabout
Overview
The Basin Reserve sits inside a busy traffic roundabout in central Wellington and has hosted cricket since 1868. It staged its first Test in 1930 and is valued as one of the most historic grounds in the country. The windy conditions famously favour swing bowling, and its grass banks and old pavilion keep a traditional character.
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