The Tolerance Oval is an international

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ground in

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History

It was one of the venues used for the 2019 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier. In July 2021, the ground was awaiting accreditation by the

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(ICC) to be used as one of the venues for the

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. In February 2024,

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was scheduled to play a Test match at the neighbouring

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against Afghanistan. However, a week before the Test, the match was moved to this venue, making it the 122nd Test cricket venue in the world. Ireland's

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claimed the maiden Test

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to be taken at the ground.

References

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