It is a multi-use sports venue situated in Launceston, Australia.

In 1851, the ground hosted Australia's first intercolonial and initial first class cricket match.

[2][4] In 1986, it hosted its first – and to date, only – one-day international with a record crowd of 9,876 watching India defeat New Zealand.

A One Day International Cricket match between New Zealand and India was held at the NTCA Ground on 2 February 1986.

In a rain interrupted match, India won by 22 runs in front of a record crowd of 9,786.