One of the things that I missed in South East Asia was cricket.  This is a sport that I have never played but I have grown to appreciate as I have got older.  There are three forms of cricket on offer for the public to watch, Test Cricket (up to 5 day duration), One Day Cricket and 20/20 (each team plays 20 overs).

My favourite form is the Test Match which most people find very boring and too long.  However, that is what I enjoy, the tactics, the commentators and the relaxed atmosphere.  The 20/20 format is quick and full of excitement, however I enjoy the Test Match where you can sit and enjoy the day, the game and the crowd.  I went to watch Australia vs Pakistan in the first Test Match and then a One Day game.

I had perfect weather and I was there for the National Anthems of both teams.

I am fully equipped with a seat cushion, binoculars and a radio to listen to the commentary.  I normally bring my own food and because I am a lady of leisure I was by myself for the first day.

The second day Niels joined me after work and we were in a different location and near the pool.  Yep, they built a pool beside the ground.

It was a great night and we witnessed a wonderful sunset. 

Niels and I went to the third day of the test and Craig and Tracey joined us too.  We had some gate crashers in the back ground of this photo.  

Australia won this match on the 5th day, however Pakistan gave them a good run for their money.  Here is some time lapse action of the game.   Timelapse

The next match I watched was the One Day match again between Pakistan and Australia and we had a couple of Niels’ work colleagues join us.  This one is a bit more colourful  with each team wearing their own team colours.  

The Gabba (ground) is sometimes in the flight path for the airport and we were lucky enough to see an A380 fly past.  You can see it in the sky if you look hard.

Dinner time is always great as they have competitions and kids on the ground. Dinner time fun

Again Australia won this match and we hung around to watch the presentations.

I enjoyed my four days spectating at the cricket.  Can’t wait for the next season already.