About | Details |
Also known as | T10 Stadium, Marrara Oval |
Named After | The suburb of Marrara in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia |
Capacity | 12215 - 15000 |
End Names | McMillan's Road End, Airport End |
Flood Lights | Yes, since 1994 |
Home Teams | Australian Cricket Team, Northern Territory cricket teams, NT Thunder & NTFL clubs |
Pitch | Natural Grass, Drop-in pitch |
The Marrara Cricket Ground (T10 Stadium) is a key multipurpose venue in Darwin, Northern Territory. The Stadium was inaugurated in the year 1991; since then, it continues to serve as a prominent venue for Cricket, AFL, and Rugby. It hosted its first test match in July 2003 between Australia and Bangladesh, and went on to host several international fixtures, including One Day Internationals until 2008, before renovation.
Notably, it became one of Australia’s first outdoor stadiums to feature a drop-in pitch (Portable, removable pitch). After renovations, the stadium currently meets international standards, boasts a modern grandstand on one side and a grassy hill on the other, enhancing the spectator experience.
The Stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 12,215, and has two end names, McMillan’s Road End and Airport End, making it the largest stadium in the Northern Territory. However, according to the source, the capacity can reach up to 15000, including both seated and standing areas. The stadium had its floodlights installed in 1994 and has been in existence since then.
Marrara Cricket Ground Test Records and Stats
The Australian Cricket Team has set the highest record here in the red-ball format. The team scored 407 runs for 7 wickets before declaring against Bangladesh in the inaugural test match in 2003. Meanwhile, the visitors, Bangladesh, have the lowest record of scoring 97- all out in 2003
Australian All-rounder Darren Lehmann has scored the highest runs in this venue - 218 runs, while Glenn McGrath has the most wickets in this venue, 11 scalps to his name.
Darren Lehmann also has the highest individual score - 110 in this venue, while Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas has the best record of 5 wickets for 31 runs.
Marrara Cricket Ground ODI Records and Stats
The Australian Cricket Team has set the highest record here in the white-ball format. The team scored 254 runs for 7 wickets against Bangladesh in an ODI match in 2003. Meanwhile, the visitors, Bangladesh, have the lowest record of scoring 74 - all out in 2003.
Australian opening batter Shaun Marsh has scored the highest runs in this venue - 175 runs, while left-arm seamer Mitchell Johnson has the most wickets in this venue, 6 scalps to his name.
Mr. Cricket Michael Hussey has the highest individual score - 85, while batting all-rounder Cameron White has the best record of 3 wickets for 5 runs in this venue
Marrara Cricket Ground T20I Records and Stats
The inaugural T20I at this stadium was played in 2025, as Australia hosted South Africa for a white-ball bilateral series. The Australian Cricket Team has set the highest record here in the white-ball format. The team scored 178 runs for 10 wickets against South Africa in a T20I match. Meanwhile, the visitors, South Africa, have the lowest record of scoring 161 runs for 9 Wickets in 2025.
Australian opening batter Shaun Marsh has scored the highest runs in this venue - 175 runs, while proteas seamer Kwena Maphaka has the most wickets in this venue, 4 scalps to his name.
Aussie Power hitter Tim David has the highest individual score - 83, while Proteas pacer Kwena Maphaka tops the chart with the best bowling figures of 4 wickets for 21 runs in this venue.
How to reach the Marrara Cricket Ground?
Marrara Cricket Ground Location
The stadium is quite easily accessible:
📍 Address: Abala Road, Marrara, Darwin, Northern Territory – 0812
🚇 Nearest Bus Station: Abala Rd at Ah Mat Gates (approx. 4-minute walk)
🚇 Nearest Metro Station: Nil
🛫 Nearest Airport: Darwin International Airport (approx. 10-minute drive)
