The second Test of the 2021/22 Ashes series will be played at Adelaide Oval starting on December 16.
Adelaide Oval has a rich history opening up in 1871 and there have been 33 Ashes matches played at the cricket ground.
There have been some legendary moments over the years at the venue which is why it is nicknamed the 'Amazing Adelaide'.
Where is Adelaide Oval?
The cricket oval is South Australia's oldest sporting ground at over 150 years old.
The stadium is located 400 metres from the Adelaide CBD.
It also houses the headquarters for the South Australian Cricket Association.
What is Australia and England's Ashes record at the Adelaide Oval?
| Countries | Win | Loss | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 18 | 9 | 5 |
| England | 9 | 18 | 5 |
When was the last Test match at the Adelaide Oval?
The last Test match played at Adelaide Oval was in 2020 when Australia defeated India by eight wickets.
Australia bowled out India for an outrageous 36 runs in the second innings. This would give the Aussies a 1-0 lead, which ultimately was not enough as India would go on to win the series 2-1.
Adelaide Oval lived up to its name once again as the 'Amazing Adelaide' in this Test match with Australia ripping through the Indian batting order.
What are the past five Ashes results at the Adelaide Oval?
| Season | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Australia | Won by 120 runs |
| 2013 | Australia | Won by 218 runs |
| 2010 | England | Won by Inns. & 71 runs |
| 2006 | Australia | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2002 | Australia | Won by Inns. & 51 runs |
What is the most legendary Ashes moments at the Adelaide Oval?
Legendary bowler Shane Warne had some of the best performances of his career at Adelaide Oval.
One of his most notable was during the second Test of the 2006 Ashes series at the venue.
Australia pulled off one of their greatest victories with Warney having an absolute blinder.
England in their first innings scored an impressive 551-6, while Australia were bowled out for 513 runs.
It looked as though going into the second innings that the Test match would be a draw as it was the last day of play.
However, Australia's favourite spinner had different ideas. Warne took the wickets of star English batsmen Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell and Andrew Flintoff.
Warney would finish off with four wickets for 49 and completely halt England's momentum.
The touring side would only end up with 70 runs in their second innings and Australia needed 168 runs to win, which Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey had no problems in getting.
Australian superstars Ponting and Warne called the Test match as one of the greatest wins in their careers.
Another legendary moment was when Australian bowler Glenn McGrath in 2002 made a magnificent out-field catch to send Michael Vaughan to the sheds.
What have past-and-present Ashes stars say about the Adelaide Oval?
The all-time great and now commentator Shane Warne spoke about his love for Adelaide Oval.
“I’ve always been a big fan of Adelaide. I love Adelaide,” he said.
“Adelaide always seemed to be very nice to me. The people on the hill near the scoreboard, they always used to go ‘Waaarneeey’. The special one was that 2006 match. We won from nowhere.”
Prominent sports journalist Gerard Whateley described the oval as "the most perfect piece of modern architecture because it's a thoroughly contemporary stadium with all the character that it's had in the past."