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The cricket crazy Jamaica is one of the nine host venues for the
ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 in the West Indies. Jamaica will
host the opening ceremony of the ICC World Cup 2007 on 11
March 2007 at the new Trelawny Stadium, Greenfields. Jamaica
will host all first-round Group D matches, as well as one
of the Semi-finals at the world-renowned Sabina Park in Kingston.
The opening match of the 9th ICC World Cup tournament between
the host West Indies and Pakistan will also takes place on
13 March 2007 at Sabina Park. Jamaica has produced several
outstanding cricketers, such as Michael Holding and Courtney
Walsh.
Sabina Park is a histroic ground in the West Indies, and
has a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators. Sabina Park will
host a total of 7 world cup matches, including the opening
match and one of the semifinals on April 24, 2007. Jamaica
is also building a brand new Trelawny Stadium in Greenfields
with a seating capacity of 25,000. The new stadium has been
chosen as the venue for the opening ceremony of the ICC World
Cup 2007 on 11 March 2007. In addition, 4 warm-up matches
will also be played at the new stadium between 5th and 9th
March, starting with West Indies vs. Kenya.
Fast Facts: Sabina Park, Kingston
Established: 1930
Seating Capacity: 30,000
Matches: Group D matches, Semi-final
Location: Kingston, Jamaica
Trelawny Stadium, Greenfield
Established: 2006, Brand New Stadium
Seating Capacity: 25,000 (10,000
permanent seats)
Matches: Opening Ceremony, 4 Warm-up
Matches
Location: Kingston, Jamaica
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