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Bellerive Oval Test average score and records
Data through 14 January 2022Last updated 14 January 2022
Bellerive Oval has hosted 8 Test matches in the data (2005–2022), and the average completed first-innings score is 347.6 from 8 innings. For comparison, the average across every Test ground in the data is 343.7, so Bellerive Oval is 3.9 runs above it. Teams batting first won 6 of 8 matches with a result (75%), and teams batting second won 2 (25%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 38% of the time, and the toss winner won 62% of decided matches.
Matches
8
2005–2022
Avg 1st innings
347.6
8 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
270.2
8 innings
Won chasing
25%
2 of 8 results
Toss winner won
62%
5 of 8
Highest and lowest totals at Bellerive Oval (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 85 | South Africa | 2016-11-12 | Lost | |
| England | 124 | Australia | 2022-01-14 | Lost | |
| Australia | 136 | New Zealand | 2011-12-09 | Lost | |
| West Indies | 149 | Australia | 2005-11-17 | Lost | |
| New Zealand | 150 | Australia | 2011-12-09 | Won |
Most runs at Bellerive Oval in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hussey | 10 | 507 | 101.40 | 59.2 | 137 | 3 | 0 |
| Ricky Ponting | 8 | 420 | 70.00 | 57.3 | 209 | 1 | 2 |
| Michael Clarke | 7 | 395 | 65.83 | 54.3 | 166 | 1 | 3 |
| David Warner | 9 | 373 | 46.62 | 64.8 | 123 | 1 | 3 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 4 | 316 | 79.00 | 52.7 | 192 | 1 | 2 |
| Adam Voges | 3 | 271 | 135.50 | 89.4 | 269 | 1 | 0 |
| Philip Jaques | 2 | 218 | 109.00 | 65.7 | 150 | 1 | 1 |
| Matthew Hayden | 4 | 206 | 51.50 | 59.5 | 110 | 1 | 0 |
| Shaun Marsh | 1 | 182 | 182.00 | 68.4 | 182 | 1 | 0 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 2 | 158 | 79.00 | 54.7 | 147 | 1 | 0 |
Most wickets at Bellerive Oval in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Siddle | 8 | 22 | 15.73 | 2.36 | 5/54 |
| Mitchell Starc | 7 | 15 | 27.07 | 3.27 | 5/63 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 3 | 13 | 12.85 | 2.81 | 6/89 |
| James Pattinson | 4 | 13 | 15.38 | 3.46 | 5/27 |
| Brett Lee | 4 | 13 | 23.08 | 3.32 | 4/82 |
| Douglas Bracewell | 2 | 9 | 6.67 | 2.25 | 6/40 |
| Kyle Abbott | 2 | 9 | 13.11 | 3.29 | 6/77 |
| Mark Wood | 2 | 9 | 16.89 | 4.41 | 6/37 |
| Stuart MacGill | 4 | 8 | 33.75 | 3.29 | 3/18 |
| Nathan Lyon | 7 | 8 | 36.00 | 2.56 | 3/25 |
Recent matches at Bellerive Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2022 | Australia 303 & 155 England 188 & 124 | Australia won by 146 runs |
| 12 Nov 2016 | Australia 85 & 161 South Africa 326 | South Africa won by an innings and 80 runs |
| 10 Dec 2015 | Australia 583/4d West Indies 223/9 & 148/9 | Australia won by an innings and 212 runs |
| 14 Dec 2012 | Australia 450/5d & 278/9 Sri Lanka 336 & 255 | Australia won by 137 runs |
| 9 Dec 2011 | Australia 136 & 233 New Zealand 150 & 226 | New Zealand won by 7 runs |
| 14 Jan 2010 | Australia 519/8d & 219/5d Pakistan 301 & 206 | Australia won by 231 runs |
| 16 Nov 2007 | Australia 542/5d & 210/2d Sri Lanka 246 & 410 | Australia won by 96 runs |
| 17 Nov 2005 | West Indies 149 & 334 Australia 406 & 78/1 | Australia won by 9 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Bellerive Oval in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Bellerive Oval in Test matches is 347.6 runs, from 8 innings between 2005 and 2022. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Bellerive Oval in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 583/4 by Australia against West Indies on 10 December 2015.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Bellerive Oval in Test matches?
In the 8 matches with a result, teams batting first won 6 (75%) and teams batting second won 2 (25%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Bellerive Oval in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 85 by Australia against South Africa on 12 November 2016.
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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.