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Hagley Oval Test average score and records
Data through 2 December 2025Last updated 2 December 2025
The average first-innings score at Hagley Oval is 288.9, based on 15 completed first innings across 15 matches played between 2014 and 2025. That is 54.9 runs lower than the Test average of 343.7 across all grounds in the data. Of the 13 decided matches, 9 were won by the side batting second (69%) and 4 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 10 of 13 decided matches (77%).
Matches
15
2014–2025
Avg 1st innings
288.9
15 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
311.3
15 innings
Won chasing
69%
9 of 13 results
Toss winner won
77%
10 of 13
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 251.5 |
| 2018 | 242.5 |
| 2022 | 326.7 |
| 2024 | 255.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Hagley Oval (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 659/6 | Pakistan | 2021-01-03 | Won | |
| New Zealand | 585/4 | Sri Lanka | 2018-12-26 | Won | |
| New Zealand | 521/6 | Bangladesh | 2022-01-09 | Won | |
| Australia | 505 | New Zealand | 2016-02-20 | Won | |
| England | 499 | New Zealand | 2024-11-28 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 95 | New Zealand | 2022-02-17 | Lost | |
| Sri Lanka | 104 | New Zealand | 2018-12-26 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 111 | New Zealand | 2022-02-17 | Lost | |
| India | 124 | New Zealand | 2020-02-29 | Lost | |
| Bangladesh | 126 | New Zealand | 2022-01-09 | Lost |
Most runs at Hagley Oval in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Latham | 27 | 1,299 | 49.96 | 50.2 | 252 | 3 | 6 |
| Kane Williamson | 22 | 979 | 48.95 | 53.5 | 238 | 2 | 7 |
| Henry Nicholls | 18 | 662 | 44.13 | 59.1 | 162 | 3 | 1 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 11 | 553 | 55.30 | 56.5 | 102 | 2 | 4 |
| Colin de Grandhomme | 11 | 460 | 57.50 | 72.9 | 120 | 1 | 2 |
| Tom Blundell | 14 | 391 | 30.08 | 56.0 | 96 | 0 | 3 |
| Brendon McCullum | 3 | 365 | 121.67 | 152.1 | 195 | 2 | 0 |
| Devon Conway | 10 | 335 | 33.50 | 47.9 | 109 | 1 | 1 |
| Angelo Mathews | 6 | 333 | 83.25 | 48.5 | 115 | 1 | 2 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 6 | 323 | 53.83 | 73.4 | 176 | 1 | 1 |
Most wickets at Hagley Oval in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 28 | 63 | 23.75 | 2.75 | 6/62 |
| Trent Boult | 18 | 53 | 21.09 | 3.01 | 6/30 |
| Matthew Henry | 16 | 40 | 23.32 | 2.98 | 7/23 |
| Neil Wagner | 22 | 37 | 28.43 | 2.98 | 6/106 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 10 | 28 | 17.57 | 3.17 | 6/48 |
| Colin de Grandhomme | 13 | 15 | 26.40 | 2.75 | 6/41 |
| Brydon Carse | 2 | 10 | 10.60 | 2.78 | 6/42 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 10 | 21.90 | 3.22 | 5/60 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 9 | 28.56 | 3.43 | 4/98 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 9 | 32.33 | 3.19 | 5/31 |
Recent matches at Hagley Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2025 | New Zealand 231 & 466/8d West Indies 167 & 457/6 | Match drawn |
| 28 Nov 2024 | New Zealand 348 & 254 England 499 & 104/2 | England won by 8 wickets |
| 8 Mar 2024 | New Zealand 162 & 372 Australia 256 & 281/7 | Australia won by 3 wickets |
| 9 Mar 2023 | Sri Lanka 355 & 302 New Zealand 373 & 285/8 | New Zealand won by 2 wickets |
| 25 Feb 2022 | South Africa 364 & 354/9d New Zealand 293 & 227 | South Africa won by 198 runs |
| 17 Feb 2022 | South Africa 95 & 111 New Zealand 482 | New Zealand won by an innings and 276 runs |
| 9 Jan 2022 | New Zealand 521/6d Bangladesh 126 & 278 | New Zealand won by an innings and 117 runs |
| 3 Jan 2021 | Pakistan 297 & 186 New Zealand 659/6d | New Zealand won by an innings and 176 runs |
| 29 Feb 2020 | New Zealand 235 & 132/3 India 242 & 124 | New Zealand won by 7 wickets |
| 26 Dec 2018 | New Zealand 178 & 585/4d Sri Lanka 104 & 236/9 | New Zealand won by 423 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Hagley Oval in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Hagley Oval in Test matches is 288.9 runs, from 15 innings between 2014 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Hagley Oval in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 659/6 by New Zealand against Pakistan on 3 January 2021.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Hagley Oval in Test matches?
In the 13 matches with a result, teams batting first won 4 (31%) and teams batting second won 9 (69%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Hagley Oval in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 95 by South Africa against New Zealand on 17 February 2022.
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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.