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Eden Park Test average score and records
Data through 22 March 2018Last updated 22 March 2018
Across 5 matches at Eden Park from 2004 to 2018, sides batting first made 315.0 on average in completed innings (5 innings). For comparison, the average across every Test ground in the data is 343.7, so Eden Park is 28.7 runs below it. In 4 matches with a winner, neither side came out ahead more often: 2 wins batting first against 2 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 2 of 4 decided matches (50%).
Matches
5
2004–2018
Avg 1st innings
315.0
5 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
337.0
5 innings
Won chasing
50%
2 of 4 results
Toss winner won
50%
2 of 4
Highest and lowest totals at Eden Park (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 595 | South Africa | 2004-03-18 | Won | |
| New Zealand | 503 | India | 2014-02-06 | Won | |
| New Zealand | 443 | England | 2013-03-22 | Drawn | |
| New Zealand | 427/8 | England | 2018-03-22 | Won | |
| India | 366 | New Zealand | 2014-02-06 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 58 | New Zealand | 2018-03-22 | Lost | |
| New Zealand | 105 | India | 2014-02-06 | Won | |
| India | 202 | New Zealand | 2014-02-06 | Lost | |
| England | 204 | New Zealand | 2013-03-22 | Drawn | |
| West Indies | 257 | New Zealand | 2006-03-09 | Lost |
Most runs at Eden Park in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendon McCullum | 7 | 436 | 72.67 | 72.8 | 224 | 1 | 2 |
| Kane Williamson | 5 | 310 | 62.00 | 50.1 | 113 | 2 | 1 |
| Peter Fulton | 6 | 309 | 51.50 | 46.6 | 136 | 2 | 0 |
| Scott Styris | 3 | 278 | 139.00 | 79.7 | 170 | 2 | 0 |
| Matthew Prior | 2 | 183 | 183.00 | 58.7 | 110 | 1 | 1 |
| Jacques Rudolph | 2 | 171 | 171.00 | 41.4 | 154 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Cairns | 1 | 158 | 158.00 | 92.4 | 158 | 1 | 0 |
| Henry Nicholls | 1 | 145 | – | 54.1 | 145 | 1 | 0 |
| Herschelle Gibbs | 2 | 141 | 70.50 | 55.1 | 80 | 0 | 2 |
| Joe Root | 4 | 125 | 31.25 | 31.9 | 51 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Eden Park in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 6 | 22 | 15.73 | 2.62 | 6/32 |
| Tim Southee | 6 | 16 | 21.94 | 2.67 | 4/25 |
| Chris Martin | 4 | 14 | 21.36 | 3.44 | 6/76 |
| Neil Wagner | 5 | 14 | 21.43 | 2.78 | 4/62 |
| Ishant Sharma | 2 | 9 | 18.00 | 3.68 | 6/134 |
| Shane Bond | 2 | 7 | 18.00 | 2.71 | 5/69 |
| Steven Finn | 2 | 7 | 26.00 | 3.60 | 6/125 |
| Chris Gayle | 2 | 6 | 13.50 | 2.30 | 4/71 |
| Ian Bradshaw | 2 | 6 | 26.00 | 2.73 | 3/73 |
| James Anderson | 3 | 6 | 37.50 | 2.96 | 3/87 |
Recent matches at Eden Park
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2018 | England 58 & 320 New Zealand 427/8d | New Zealand won by an innings and 49 runs |
| 6 Feb 2014 | New Zealand 503 & 105 India 202 & 366 | New Zealand won by 40 runs |
| 22 Mar 2013 | New Zealand 443 & 241/6d England 204 & 315/9 | Match drawn |
| 9 Mar 2006 | New Zealand 275 & 272 West Indies 257 & 263 | New Zealand won by 27 runs |
| 18 Mar 2004 | South Africa 296 & 349 New Zealand 595 & 53/1 | New Zealand won by 9 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Eden Park in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Eden Park in Test matches is 315.0 runs, from 5 innings between 2004 and 2018. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Eden Park in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 595 by New Zealand against South Africa on 18 March 2004.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Eden Park in Test matches?
In the 4 matches with a result, teams batting first won 2 (50%) and teams batting second won 2 (50%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Eden Park in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 58 by England against New Zealand on 22 March 2018.
More grounds in New Zealand
- Basin Reserve177 matches
- Hagley Oval169 matches
- Seddon Park154 matches
- University Oval, Dunedin125 matches
- Bay Oval103 matches
- Eden Park Outer Oval90 matches
- McLean Park89 matches
- Saxton Oval52 matches
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.