Petone Recreation Ground
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LocationLower Hutt, New Zealand
CountryNew Zealand
Establishment1951 (first recorded match)
Wellington Women(1998–2002)
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| Location | Lower Hutt, New Zealand | ||||
| Country | New Zealand | ||||
| Establishment | 1951 (first recorded match) | ||||
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| As of 4 November 2011 Source: Ground profile | |||||
Petone Recreation Ground is a cricket ground in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1951 when Hutt Valley played Wanganui in the 1950/51 Hawke Cup.[1]
The ground later held its first first-class match during the 1991/92 Shell Trophy when Wellington played Otago, with the match ending in an 8 wicket victory for Otago.[2] A second first-class match was held there during the 1998/99 Shell Trophy when Wellington played Auckland,[3] with the match ending in a draw.[4] Wellington Women used Petone Recreation Ground as a home venue between 1998 and 2002.[5]
