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Glamorgan CEO Dan Cherry hails the Sophia Gardens ‘Summer of Cricket'
An action packed summer of cricket is underway at Sophia Gardens, with fixtures coming thick and fast to keep fans of all ages entertained.
The home of Welsh cricket - just a brisk ten minute walk from Cardiff Castle along the Taff Trail – has already hosted a successful One-Day International, as the West Indies made England fight all the way in front of a near sell-out crowd.
And now, with Glamorgan's high speed T20 Vitality Blast format kicking off, along with another massive England vs South Africa T20 game in September, Dan Cherry, Glamorgan's CEO couldn't be happier.
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'It was a fantastic event here for the England match, with over 12,000 cricket fans packing out the stadium,' he said. 'We were blessed with sunshine and some fantastic cricket - over 600 runs, two centurions and a sublime innings by Joe Root, which I'm sure every cricket fan in the ground would have totally enjoyed.
'We immediately followed the England game with our T20 format here in Cardiff. It's great to host Blast games again and fantastic to see the Welsh public coming out in force to support the team.
'We put in some great performances last year and narrowly missed out on the quarter-finals. It'd be great to go one step further and see some dynamic performances and big crowds here. We'll do all we can to provide the excellent customer experience that we have done previously.'
For those less connected to cricket, Blast games last around three hours, often under the floodlights. The fast, exciting form of cricket is now enthralling fans at Sophia Gardens.
Beyond that, Blast games are famed for fan activities, affordable tickets and street food vendors, including vegetarian, vegan and halal options. Glamorgan's efforts even claimed the 2024 ECB Best Domestic Spectator Experience award.
Glamorgan next face Essex on Friday, June 6 at 6:30pm, with another big home fixture against Sussex Sharks on Saturday June, 14. This year's Blast fixtures also include two double headers on Sunday, July 13 and Friday, July 18, when both the women's and men's teams make history to play on the same day at Sophia Gardens.
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'When you look at white ball formats of the game now, they are great products for people to come and enjoy themselves alongside watching cricket,' Dan Cherry explained.
'You've got music, great food and drink and a real atmosphere, especially on a Friday or Saturday night. We always look forward to having big crowds here supporting the team.'
Whether you're coming with family, friends, or flying solo, nothing beats the thrill of a T20 match - big hits, thrilling finishes, and memories that last a lifetime.
Advance Vitality Blast adult prices at Sophia Gardens start at just £18, with under 17s tickets £5 and students only £10. Group tickets also offer incredible value for friends, families and work colleagues.
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