On Tuesday, New Zealand Cricket announced that Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton will host matches during England’s three-Test tour later this year.
The three World Test Championship games will begin with back-to-back games on November 28 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch and December 6 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
Starting on December 14, Hamilton’s Seddon Park will host the third and final Test.
There were capacity crowds for the first three days of both of New Zealand’s recent home Tests against Australia and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) hope the five-day games against England will also bring in the fans in huge numbers.
“In the past there’s often been a lot of talk in New Zealand about the popularity of Test cricket, without that translating into ticket sales,” said NZC chief executive Scott Weenink.
“The difference over the past summer, and in terms of the upcoming Tests against England, is that the interest is being converted to bums on seats and is driving record viewership numbers.
“We’re looking forward to that continuing.”
New Zealand v England fixtures:
First Test: Nov 28-Dec 2, Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Second Test: Dec 6-10, Basin Reserve, Wellington
Third Test: Dec 14-18, Seddon Park, Hamilton
