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Adelaide Oval Sheffield Shield stats: average score and records
Data through 5 December 2025Last updated 5 December 2025
The average first-innings score at Adelaide Oval is 269.6, based on 25 completed first innings across 25 matches played between 2017 and 2025. For comparison, the average across every Sheffield Shield ground in the data is 281.9, so Adelaide Oval is 12.2 runs below it. Teams batting first won 10 of 19 matches with a result (53%), and teams batting second won 9 (47%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 60% of the time, and the toss winner won 26% of decided matches.
Matches
25
2017–2025
Avg 1st innings
269.6
25 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
266.7
25 innings
Won chasing
47%
9 of 19 results
Toss winner won
26%
5 of 19
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 279.7 |
| 2019 | 273.0 |
| 2020 | 340.5 |
| 2021 | 317.0 |
| 2022 | 277.7 |
| 2023 | 312.5 |
| 2024 | 270.7 |
| 2025 | 210.8 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Adelaide Oval (Sheffield Shield)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Australia | 482/8 | New South Wales | 2021-03-06 | Lost | |
| Tasmania | 467 | South Australia | 2019-02-23 | Won | |
| Queensland | 451/7 | South Australia | 2021-10-15 | Drawn | |
| South Australia | 438/7 | Western Australia | 2023-02-10 | Won | |
| South Australia | 426 | Tasmania | 2025-12-05 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Australia | 92 | New South Wales | 2017-10-27 | Lost | |
| South Australia | 93 | Tasmania | 2025-02-18 | Won | |
| Tasmania | 101 | South Australia | 2025-02-18 | Lost | |
| South Australia | 132 | Queensland | 2024-02-16 | Lost | |
| New South Wales | 136 | South Australia | 2023-10-15 | Lost |
Most runs at Adelaide Oval in Sheffield Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JS Lehmann | 40 | 1,065 | 28.78 | 57.6 | 113 | 2 | 8 |
| Harry Nielsen | 33 | 985 | 31.77 | 46.4 | 90 | 0 | 6 |
| Jake Weatherald | 26 | 889 | 34.19 | 48.3 | 150 | 2 | 5 |
| HJ Hunt | 35 | 874 | 25.71 | 40.4 | 126 | 2 | 4 |
| Travis Head | 22 | 837 | 38.05 | 63.6 | 109 | 1 | 7 |
| Alex Carey | 20 | 777 | 40.89 | 64.6 | 125 | 1 | 4 |
| Nathan McSweeney | 21 | 685 | 36.05 | 42.0 | 104 | 2 | 3 |
| Ben Manenti | 20 | 592 | 37.00 | 77.3 | 86 | 0 | 6 |
| DR Drew | 16 | 568 | 37.87 | 48.8 | 208 | 2 | 0 |
| Liam Scott | 16 | 551 | 39.36 | 54.0 | 147 | 1 | 3 |
Most wickets at Adelaide Oval in Sheffield Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wes Agar | 23 | 52 | 23.92 | 3.08 | 6/42 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 23 | 51 | 25.06 | 3.10 | 5/19 |
| Brendan Doggett | 17 | 43 | 22.05 | 2.88 | 6/40 |
| Daniel Worrall | 14 | 37 | 21.49 | 2.75 | 7/64 |
| CJ Sayers | 13 | 35 | 22.74 | 2.71 | 8/64 |
| Lloyd Pope | 18 | 27 | 36.70 | 3.54 | 6/74 |
| Ben Manenti | 21 | 26 | 39.23 | 2.92 | 5/73 |
| JS Buckingham | 12 | 25 | 24.72 | 2.93 | 4/49 |
| Peter Siddle | 8 | 24 | 15.42 | 2.64 | 4/45 |
| Jackson Bird | 8 | 24 | 18.54 | 3.00 | 7/59 |
Recent matches at Adelaide Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2025 | Tasmania 195 & 260 South Australia 426 & 30/0 | South Australia won by 10 wickets |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Western Australia 188 & 324/6 South Australia 333 | Match drawn |
| 15 Oct 2025 | South Australia 228 & 308 Queensland 398 & 139/3 | Queensland won by 7 wickets |
| 4 Oct 2025 | South Australia 350/9d & 223 Victoria 343/9d & 231/6 | Victoria won by 4 wickets |
| 18 Feb 2025 | South Australia 93 & 388 Tasmania 101 & 293 | South Australia won by 87 runs |
| 23 Nov 2024 | Western Australia 373 & 243/3d South Australia 253 & 208/6 | Match drawn |
| 1 Nov 2024 | South Australia 307 & 270/8d Victoria 232 & 207 | South Australia won by 138 runs |
| 16 Feb 2024 | South Australia 132 & 232 Queensland 159 & 206/3 | Queensland won by 7 wickets |
| 28 Nov 2023 | Victoria 278 & 231 South Australia 252 & 234 | Victoria won by 23 runs |
| 26 Oct 2023 | Western Australia 241 & 377/8d South Australia 264 & 154 | Western Australia won by 200 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Adelaide Oval in Sheffield Shield matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Adelaide Oval in Sheffield Shield matches is 269.6 runs, from 25 innings between 2017 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Adelaide Oval in Sheffield Shield matches?
The highest total in the data is 482/8 by South Australia against New South Wales on 6 March 2021.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Adelaide Oval in Sheffield Shield matches?
In the 19 matches with a result, teams batting first won 10 (53%) and teams batting second won 9 (47%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Adelaide Oval in Sheffield Shield matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 92 by South Australia against New South Wales on 27 October 2017.
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Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Averages use completed innings in matches not decided by a rain rule. Definitions: methodology.