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August 1874: Volksraad members, repeatedly adjourned their deliberations during the second of what were many Pretoria vs Potchefstroom games. Although the older members didn't understand this strange English pastime, they certainly encouraged it. But one particular incident almost ended in the sport being banned from Pretoria. Jim Nobel, President Burgers' secretary and a mighty slugger, put a ball through the window of the Volksraad chamber, and narrowly missed the Speaker. The furious Landvaders seriously debated for almost two hours over closing the square to the game. But President Burgers and his Attorney General, both lovers of the game, interceded.

September 1882: A cattle compound, only a few minutes buggy ride from Church Square and part of the Widow Hoffman's large farm, which incorporated what is now the Fountains Valley, became the next home for Pretoria's cricketers. By the time Walter Read's England Xl visited Pretoria, the compound had become known as Berea Park.

1902: Fate of Berea was uncertain as co-keepers of the deed, Mrs Bourke and Norse, wanted to sell their interest. 35 years later: Berea Park became the home of the old North-Eastern Transvaal Cricket Union, now the Northerns Cricket Union

After World War II:The union had temporary homes at Willow Moore Park, Benoni, the Caledonian Ground and Loftus Versfeld. Yet they always returned to Berea Park.

1981 - 82 season: A-Section Currie Cup status secure, it had become obvious the ground's aged facilities were in need of a major facelift and upgrading if it was to survive as a major cricket ground. Thus the eventual realisation that another venue must be found.

1984/5 Dream Come True! Centurion Park, Northerns brand new cricket stadium in Centurion, was such a dream: born out of frustration and the need to see the sport in the province develop, and it was put together by a group of unpaid, part-time administrators. Northerns’ new home, because of its size, had more than double the capacity of Berea Park and could accommodate up to 20 000 people. About 12 kilometers south of Pretoria, it is the only sports ground in the world which gave its name to a municipality: Centurion. Dr Willie Basson, former president of the NCU, recalls selecting the name after a "name the ground" competition.

November 15, 1986: Centurion Park made its controversial dew-laden debut as a provincial venue.

1994: The stadium won a special distinction award in 1994 from the International Association for Sport and Leisure Facilities based in Cologne, Germany.

1998: Stadium changes name to SuperSport Centurion.

2001: SuperSport Centurion Park, now known as SuperSport Park, is one of only a few privately owned stadia in South Africa, having been bought back from the Centurion City Council in more recent years.

For more than a century, cricket in what is now known as Northerns Cricket Union, has had a colorful history. There was an occasion when it was played on Church Square, then Market Square - the second of several "homes" of the game, during the days of the South African Republic (ZAR).

2003: Staged a historic match between India and Pakistan during the ICC Cricket World Cup : South Africa

2006: Commissioned the new flood lights

2008: 21 seasons and still counting ...

It is twenty-one years since the picturesque Centurion Park made its debut as a provincial venue during the 1986/1987 season. The stadium staged its first test match between South Africa and Mike Atherton’s England team during the 1995/1996 season.

Twenty-one years on from that historic match and the stadium's event list has gone from strength to strength. It has played host to major global sporting occassions such as the ICC World Cup in 2003 which included the historical match between India and Pakistan and has shown its versatility as a venue by hosting concerts by Pavarotti amongst others.

SuperSport Park has a minimum seated capacity of 17 500, including 69 hospitality suites, 32 embankment suites and 40 wheelchair spaces.

The stadium recently entered into a partnership with Compass All-Leisure; significant upgrades to the catering facilities, include our capacity to pour 9 000 beers per hour, the stadium lights, arguably among the best in the country and the sightscreens have enhanced SuperSport Park for both the players and spectators. Further upgrades included the secondary scoreboard and access system.

” We truly have a world class stadium. Celebrating 21 years makes us very proud. Before moving to Centurion, the North-Eastern Transvaal Cricket Union, now Northerns Cricket Union played its home matches in Berea Park, in Pretoria. Centurion Park was the original name - a name chosen by a panel headed by the President of the then Northern Transvaal Cricket Union, Dr Willie Basson. The name changed to "SuperSport Park" in 1998 when the broadcaster, SuperSport invested into the stadium. Some of cricket’s greatest stars who have played for Northerns are – Dennis Lindsay (the late), Lee Barnard, Joubert Strydom (the Convenor of National Selectors), Anton Ferreira, Fanie de Villiers and Brian Lara (who spent a season here) with the current ‘crop’ of – Martin van Jaarsveld, AB de Villiers, Andre Nel, big hitting Albie Morkel, Dale Steyn and our rising star Morne Morkel, amongst others.

SUPERSPORT PARK home of the Nashua Titans marked the celebrations by hosting the following events:

4 February 2008, Pretoria - Pro21Golf Classic at Woodhill Country club;

Saturday 9 February - 21/Twenty-One festival at the stadium; to kick start the day were SuperSport sponsored Let’s Play activities, followed by a 25 overs match between the Under 15 Majola XI and Under 15 Jacques Kallis XI and the finale was a 25 overs match between a President’s XI featuring ex SA players and also players from Zimbabwe, Kenya and Australia and a Titans XI.

9 June 2008 - 21st Anniversary dinner in the President Suite at the stadium.

Northerns Cricket Union president Jesse Chellan thanked all the people who have contributed to the growth and development of SuperSport Park, from Dr Willie Basson and the other past presidents, their executives, Elise Lombard and her staff, the many coaches and players who have provided rich entertainment, our business partner SuperSport and sponsors Nashua, Lazarus Ford and Jacaranda 94.2fm, who have been our backbone and lastly the press, radio, TV and print for their positive contribution over the past 21 years.

But most of all, he thanked each and every spectator who has visited the stadium. “Whether in the suites, stands or grass, in rain, wind or sunshine, you have created a vibe and atmosphere, that makes SuperSport Park a truly world class cricketing venue”, said Chellan.

THANK YOU AND HERE’S TO ANOTHER 21 YEARS!