The Bert Sutcliffe Oval is a cricket ground at Lincoln University in Lincoln, New Zealand that has staged first-class matches as well as international matches for both women's and under-19 level cricket.
Previously known as BIL Oval, in February 2001 the ground was renamed in honour of the New Zealand opening batsman at the request of benefactor Michael Watt.
[1][2] The ground staged its maiden first-class match in November 1999 when England A played the North Island in the Shell Conference.
It has since staged a number of A team matches as well as domestic fixtures including the 2009 State Championship final.
[4] The ground hosted its first Men's One Day International between Netherlands and Kenya during the 2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier on 23 January 2014.