Some argue that its proximity to the city, its Historic Place status and its age make it the most famous cricket ground in New Zealand.
[1] The Basin Reserve is the only cricket ground in New Zealand to have Historic Place status.
Martin Crowe and Kane Williamson both hold the record for the most Test centuries at the ground with five.
The Pakistan player Shoaib Mohammad holds the record for highest score with 126*.
[10] The following table summarises the Women's One Day International centuries scored at the Basin Reserve.