Durban, South Africa · Test
Kingsmead Test average score and records
Data through 9 October 2026Last updated 9 October 2026
Across 16 matches at Kingsmead from 2002 to 2026, sides batting first made 304.8 on average in completed innings (16 innings). That is 39.0 runs lower than the Test average of 343.7 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 11 of 15 matches with a result (73%), and teams batting second won 4 (27%). The toss winner went on to win 8 of 15 decided matches (53%).
Matches
16
2002–2026
Avg 1st innings
304.8
16 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
246.3
16 innings
Won chasing
27%
4 of 15 results
Toss winner won
53%
8 of 15
Highest and lowest totals at Kingsmead (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 574/9 | South Africa | 2009-12-26 | Won | |
| South Africa | 556/4 | West Indies | 2008-01-10 | Won | |
| South Africa | 500 | India | 2013-12-26 | Won | |
| Australia | 390 | South Africa | 2026-10-09 | Won | |
| South Africa | 370/9 | Australia | 2009-03-06 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 42 | South Africa | 2024-11-27 | Lost | |
| Bangladesh | 53 | South Africa | 2022-03-31 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 131 | India | 2010-12-26 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 133 | England | 2009-12-26 | Lost | |
| West Indies | 139 | South Africa | 2008-01-10 | Lost |
Most runs at Kingsmead in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB de Villiers | 18 | 752 | 47.00 | 50.3 | 103 | 1 | 6 |
| Jacques Kallis | 13 | 635 | 48.85 | 46.1 | 115 | 3 | 3 |
| Graeme Smith | 16 | 539 | 41.46 | 61.0 | 147 | 1 | 2 |
| Temba Bavuma | 11 | 390 | 35.45 | 47.9 | 113 | 1 | 2 |
| Aiden Markram | 8 | 382 | 47.75 | 52.3 | 143 | 1 | 1 |
| Hashim Amla | 19 | 377 | 19.84 | 54.8 | 69 | 0 | 4 |
| Ashwell Prince | 11 | 372 | 41.33 | 50.0 | 123 | 2 | 0 |
| Dean Elgar | 9 | 359 | 44.88 | 53.0 | 118 | 1 | 2 |
| Ricky Ponting | 4 | 309 | 77.25 | 57.4 | 116 | 2 | 1 |
| Mark Boucher | 13 | 307 | 27.91 | 42.6 | 55 | 0 | 3 |
Most wickets at Kingsmead in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | 16 | 47 | 19.94 | 3.05 | 6/50 |
| Morne Morkel | 15 | 28 | 31.14 | 3.01 | 4/76 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 9 | 23 | 26.39 | 3.26 | 7/32 |
| Makhaya Ntini | 11 | 23 | 31.13 | 3.54 | 5/48 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 15 | 13.27 | 2.95 | 7/13 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 12 | 16.25 | 3.17 | 6/49 |
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 12 | 17.08 | 3.32 | 5/34 |
| Vishwa Fernando | 4 | 12 | 19.33 | 3.45 | 4/62 |
| S Sreesanth | 4 | 12 | 22.83 | 4.22 | 4/79 |
| Andre Nel | 6 | 12 | 30.83 | 3.44 | 3/45 |
Recent matches at Kingsmead
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | Australia 390 & 314/6d South Africa 284 & 206 | Australia won by 214 runs |
| 27 Nov 2024 | South Africa 191 & 366/5d Sri Lanka 42 & 282 | South Africa won by 233 runs |
| 31 Mar 2022 | South Africa 367 & 204 Bangladesh 298 & 53 | South Africa won by 220 runs |
| 13 Feb 2019 | South Africa 235 & 259 Sri Lanka 191 & 304/9 | Sri Lanka won by 1 wicket |
| 1 Mar 2018 | Australia 351 & 227 South Africa 162 & 298 | Australia won by 118 runs |
| 19 Aug 2016 | South Africa 263 New Zealand 15/2 | Match drawn |
| 26 Dec 2015 | South Africa 214 & 174 England 303 & 326 | England won by 241 runs |
| 26 Dec 2013 | South Africa 500 & 59/0 India 334 & 223 | South Africa won by 10 wickets |
| 26 Dec 2011 | South Africa 168 & 241 Sri Lanka 338 & 279 | Sri Lanka won by 208 runs |
| 26 Dec 2010 | South Africa 131 & 215 India 205 & 228 | India won by 87 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Kingsmead in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Kingsmead in Test matches is 304.8 runs, from 16 innings between 2002 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Kingsmead in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 574/9 by England against South Africa on 26 December 2009.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Kingsmead in Test matches?
In the 15 matches with a result, teams batting first won 11 (73%) and teams batting second won 4 (27%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Kingsmead in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 42 by Sri Lanka against South Africa on 27 November 2024.
Also known as: Kingsmead Durban.
More grounds in South Africa
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- SuperSport Park161 matches
- Newlands153 matches
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- Senwes Park85 matches
- Boland Park70 matches
- Willowmoore Park60 matches
- Buffalo Park51 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.