Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast, Ireland, is one of the regular venues used for international cricket. The ground has hosted ODI and T20I matches for many years and will also host games during India’s tour of Ireland 2026.
The venue has a seating capacity of around 6,000 spectators and features two bowling ends — Dundonald End and City End. The surface generally helps bowlers early in the match, while batters find it easier once they settle at the crease.
Here is a complete look at the Civil Service Cricket Club pitch report and ground records.
Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Belfast, Ireland |
| Opened | 1949 |
| Capacity | Approx. 6,000 |
| Ends | Dundonald End, City End |
| Time Zone | UTC +01:00 |
| Floodlights | Yes |
Civil Service Cricket Club Pitch Report
The pitch at Civil Service Cricket Club usually offers assistance to seam bowlers, especially during the early overs. The new ball often swings because of the weather conditions in Belfast, making batting slightly difficult at the start.
As the innings progresses, the surface becomes better for batting and stroke-making becomes easier. In ODI matches, teams can build competitive totals after surviving the opening spell. In T20 cricket, bowlers remain in the game throughout, and scores around 150-170 are generally competitive.
Captains often prefer to bowl first after winning the toss because chasing teams have enjoyed slightly better success at this venue.
Civil Service Cricket Club ODI Records
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 43 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 19 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 20 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 201 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 181 |
| Highest Total | 320/8 by England Women vs Ireland Women |
| Lowest Total | 45/10 by Ireland Women vs England Women |
| Highest Successful Chase | 261/7 by Ireland Women vs Sri Lanka Women |
| Lowest Total Defended | 148/9 by Ireland vs Kenya |
Civil Service Cricket Club T20I Records
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 33 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 13 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 19 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 127 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 112 |
| Highest Total | 190/5 by Bangladesh vs Ireland |
| Lowest Total | 53/10 by Nepal vs Ireland |
| Highest Successful Chase | 180/4 by New Zealand vs Ireland |
| Lowest Total Defended | 43/7 by Ireland vs Bermuda |
T20 International Statistical Overview
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 27 |
| Home Team Wins | 7 |
| Touring Team Wins | 11 |
| Neutral Team Wins | 8 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 10 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 16 |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 11 |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 15 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Highest Individual Score | 78* – Dane Cleaver (New Zealand) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/13 – Elias Sunny (Bangladesh) |
| Highest Team Total | 190/5 – Bangladesh |
| Lowest Team Total | 53 – Nepal |
| Highest Successful Chase | 180/4 – New Zealand |
| Average Runs Per Wicket | 17.63 |
| Average Runs Per Over | 6.70 |
| Average First Innings Score | 118 |
Test Records
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 2 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 1 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 350 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 214 |
| Average 3rd Innings Score | 214 |
| Average 4th Innings Score | 158 |
| Highest Total | 490/8 by New Zealand vs Ireland |
| Lowest Total | 179/10 by Ireland vs New Zealand |
| Highest Successful Chase | 158/6 by Ireland vs Zimbabwe |
International Matches Scheduled at Civil Service Cricket Club in 2026
| Match | Date |
|---|---|
| Ireland vs India, 1st T20I | 26 June 2026 |
| Ireland vs India, 2nd T20I | 28 June 2026 |
| Ireland vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI | 10 August 2026 |
| Ireland vs Afghanistan, 4th ODI | 12 August 2026 |
| Ireland vs Afghanistan, 5th ODI | 14 August 2026 |
FAQs
Q1. Is Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast a batting or bowling pitch?
Ans: The pitch generally offers early help to fast bowlers. As the match progresses, batting becomes easier, making it a balanced surface overall.
Q2. What is the average first innings score at Civil Service Cricket Club in ODIs?
Ans: The average first innings score in ODI matches at this venue is 201 runs.
Q3. What is the average first innings score in T20Is at Civil Service Cricket Club?
Ans: The average first innings score in T20 Internationals is 127 runs.
Q4. What is the highest T20I total at Civil Service Cricket Club?
Ans: The highest T20I total is 190/5, scored by Bangladesh against Ireland.
Q5. Which ends are used at Civil Service Cricket Club?
Ans: The ground has two bowling ends — Dundonald End and City End.
