The makeshift Nassau County cricket ground, erected specifically for the T20 World Cup, is poised for demolition following the conclusion of the New York leg of the tournament, marked by India's victory over co-hosts USA.
Constructed in just over 100 days, the stadium gained notoriety for its challenging drop-in pitches, sourced from Adelaide, which posed difficulties for players throughout the event.
Situated on the edge of the expansive 930-acre Eisenhower Park in Long Island, the stadium featured 10 drop-in pitches, catering to both the main ground and the adjacent training facility.
Accordign to local media reports, following the final match at East Meadow on June 12, the stadium will be dismantled, parts shipped back to Las Vegas for another golf event, and Eisenhower Park will return to normalcy.
The stadium, known for its rapid construction, will be disassembled over six weeks. Despite seating 34,000 spectators, it attracted a full house during India's clash against Pakistan, with tickets fetching up to USD 10,000.
India played four matches at the venue, encountering challenging conditions, notably against Ireland, where Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma faced body blows due to erratic bounce.
The drop-in pitches witnessed eight matches, resulting in low scores, prompting widespread criticism and an acknowledgment from the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding inconsistent pitch behavior.
The highest successful chase at the venue was a mere 111 runs by India against USA, while Canada's 137/7 against Ireland marked the highest total.
In a tense encounter, South Africa barely chased down 103 runs against the Netherlands and later defended 113 runs against Bangladesh.
The venue, finalised by the ICC in 2023, featured a playing field with a rectangular pitch made from special grass grown in Florida. The grandstands, constructed from borrowed materials were previously used at Las Vegas Formula 1 races and golf events.
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