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Bay Oval ODI average score and records
Data through 26 October 2025Last updated 26 October 2025
Across 13 matches at Bay Oval from 2014 to 2025, sides batting first made 268.1 on average in completed innings (12 innings). That is 17.7 runs higher than the ODI average of 250.4 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 6 of 13 matches with a result (46%), and teams batting second won 7 (54%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 54% of the time, and the toss winner won 54% of decided matches.
Matches
13
2014–2025
Avg 1st innings
268.1
12 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
247.7
12 innings
Won chasing
54%
7 of 13 results
Toss winner won
54%
7 of 13
Scoring by phase
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 26 | 48.8 | 1.46 | 4.88 |
| Middle overs | 26 | 161.7 | 3.96 | 5.49 |
| Death overs | 20 | 60.0 | 2.70 | 7.84 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Bay Oval (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 371/7 | 50 | Sri Lanka | 2019-01-03 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 326 | 49 | New Zealand | 2019-01-03 | Lost |
| India | 324/4 | 50 | New Zealand | 2019-01-26 | Won |
| New Zealand | 319/7 | 50 | Sri Lanka | 2019-01-05 | Won |
| New Zealand | 300/5 | 47.1 | India | 2020-02-11 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 202 | 49.4 | New Zealand | 2022-03-29 | Lost |
| Canada | 210 | 50 | Netherlands | 2014-01-28 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 210 | 46.3 | South Africa | 2014-10-24 | Lost |
| Pakistan | 221 | 40 | New Zealand | 2025-04-05 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 223 | 49.4 | England | 2018-02-28 | Lost |
Most runs at Bay Oval in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | 10 | 415 | 41.50 | 83.8 | 138 | 2 | 2 |
| Ross Taylor | 8 | 353 | 44.12 | 88.0 | 93 | 0 | 4 |
| Henry Nicholls | 9 | 252 | 28.00 | 76.8 | 80 | 0 | 2 |
| Tom Latham | 9 | 216 | 30.86 | 80.0 | 51 | 0 | 1 |
| Luke Ronchi | 3 | 215 | 107.50 | 109.1 | 99 | 0 | 2 |
| Kane Williamson | 7 | 208 | 29.71 | 84.6 | 76 | 0 | 2 |
| Thisara Perera | 3 | 159 | 53.00 | 172.8 | 140 | 1 | 0 |
| Hashim Amla | 2 | 157 | 78.50 | 75.1 | 119 | 1 | 0 |
| James Neesham | 5 | 156 | 39.00 | 144.4 | 64 | 0 | 1 |
| Rohit Sharma | 2 | 149 | 74.50 | 86.1 | 87 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at Bay Oval in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 8 | 16 | 26.62 | 5.59 | 3/43 |
| Matthew Henry | 5 | 11 | 23.91 | 5.68 | 5/40 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 3 | 7 | 21.43 | 5.29 | 3/47 |
| James Neesham | 5 | 7 | 27.86 | 6.29 | 3/38 |
| MJG Rippon | 2 | 6 | 11.50 | 3.83 | 4/37 |
| BV Sears | 1 | 5 | 6.80 | 3.78 | 5/34 |
| Jacob Duffy | 2 | 5 | 19.00 | 7.31 | 3/55 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 5 | 50.20 | 6.61 | 2/65 |
| Ish Sodhi | 6 | 5 | 59.80 | 5.44 | 3/55 |
| ZGF Foulkes | 1 | 4 | 10.25 | 5.86 | 4/41 |
Recent matches at Bay Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2025 | England 223 (35.2 ov) New Zealand 224/6 (36.4 ov) | New Zealand won by 4 wickets |
| 5 Apr 2025 | New Zealand 264/8 (42 ov) Pakistan 221 (40 ov) | New Zealand won by 43 runs |
| 29 Mar 2022 | Netherlands 202 (49.4 ov) New Zealand 204/3 (38.3 ov) | New Zealand won by 7 wickets |
| 11 Feb 2020 | New Zealand 300/5 (47.1 ov) India 296/7 (50 ov) | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 28 Jan 2019 | New Zealand 243 (49.1 ov) India 245/3 (43 ov) | India won by 7 wickets |
| 26 Jan 2019 | New Zealand 234 (40.2 ov) India 324/4 (50 ov) | India won by 90 runs |
| 5 Jan 2019 | New Zealand 319/7 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 298 (46.2 ov) | New Zealand won by 21 runs |
| 3 Jan 2019 | New Zealand 371/7 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 326 (49 ov) | New Zealand won by 45 runs |
| 28 Feb 2018 | New Zealand 223 (49.4 ov) England 225/4 (37.5 ov) | England won by 6 wickets |
| 5 Jan 2016 | New Zealand 294/5 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 258 (47.1 ov) | New Zealand won by 36 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Bay Oval in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Bay Oval in ODI matches is 268.1 runs, from 12 innings between 2014 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Bay Oval in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 371/7 by New Zealand against Sri Lanka on 3 January 2019.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Bay Oval in ODI matches?
In the 13 matches with a result, teams batting first won 6 (46%) and teams batting second won 7 (54%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Bay Oval in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 202 by Netherlands against New Zealand on 29 March 2022.
What is the highest successful run chase at Bay Oval in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 300.
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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.