Key facts
| Address | Georgetown, Guyana |
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Build Date | 1884 |
| Who is the owner of Bourda? | Government of Guyana |
Description
Bourda Cricket Ground is located in Georgetown, the capital city of Guyana, a port on the Atlantic Ocean. The stadium is currently used for cricket matches. The stadium has the capacity of 25,000 and was built in 1884. The Bourda Cricket Ground is one of only two cricket grounds in the world that is sited below sea level (the other being the Galle International cricket stadium in Sri Lanka).
FAQ
Bourda cricket ground is located in Georgetown, the capital city of Guyana, South America.
Bourda cricket ground was opened in 1884, making it one of the oldest cricket grounds in the Caribbean.
The ground is named after Bourda Street, which runs alongside the eastern side of the stadium.
Bourda is historically significant as it was the first cricket ground in South America to host a Test match. This occurred in 1930 when the West Indies played against England.
The ground has a capacity of approximately 22,000 spectators.
No, Bourda is no longer used for international cricket matches. It was replaced by the Providence Stadium in 2007, which became Guyana’s primary international cricket venue.
Bourda was notable for being the only Test cricket ground in South America. It was also one of the few grounds in the world below sea level, protected by a system of drainage canals.
