From 1947 when the cricket pitch was laid until 1956, Ellis Park was host to various cricket matches with the final games played in the 1953/54 series against New Zealand.
Dari 1947 ketika bubungan jengkerik disusun sampai 1956, Ellis Park mengadakan berbagai pertandingan kriket dengan permainan terakhir dimainkan di 1953/54 rentetan pada Selandia Baru.