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McLean Park T20 average score and records
Data through 24 January 2026Last updated 24 January 2026
Across 17 matches at McLean Park from 2019 to 2026, sides batting first made 181.3 on average in completed innings (15 innings). For comparison, the average across every T20 ground in the data is 163.8, so McLean Park is 17.5 runs above it. Teams batting first won 11 of 17 matches with a result (65%), and teams batting second won 6 (35%). The toss winner went on to win 6 of 17 decided matches (35%).
Matches
17
2019–2026
Avg 1st innings
181.3
15 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
145.0
15 innings
Won chasing
35%
6 of 17 results
Toss winner won
35%
6 of 17
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 209.6 |
| 2020 | 179.5 |
| 2021 | 181.5 |
| 2024 | 172.5 |
| 2025 | 164.5 |
| 2026 | 137.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 30 | 47.2 | 1.67 | 7.87 |
| Middle overs | 30 | 75.6 | 2.70 | 8.46 |
| Death overs | 28 | 43.2 | 2.57 | 9.47 |
T20 phases: overs 1–6, 7–15, 16–20 (The Hundred: first 25 balls, middle, last 25 balls). Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at McLean Park (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Districts | 230/5 | 20 | Central Districts | 2019-01-25 | Won |
| Central Districts | 225/3 | 20 | Canterbury | 2019-01-19 | Won |
| Central Districts | 221/5 | 20 | Northern Districts | 2019-12-13 | Won |
| Central Districts | 208/7 | 20 | Otago | 2019-01-10 | Won |
| Canterbury | 207/4 | 20 | Central Districts | 2019-01-19 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Districts | 99 | 14.1 | Northern Districts | 2019-01-25 | Lost |
| Northern Districts | 101 | 13.5 | Central Districts | 2019-12-13 | Lost |
| Otago | 127 | 16.5 | Central Districts | 2021-12-18 | Lost |
| Otago | 133 | 18 | Central Districts | 2026-01-24 | Lost |
| Otago | 135 | 18 | Central Districts | 2024-01-10 | Lost |
Most runs at McLean Park in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Bruce | 17 | 467 | 35.92 | 140.7 | 71 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Young | 8 | 370 | 61.67 | 154.2 | 101 | 1 | 3 |
| Dane Cleaver | 15 | 361 | 24.07 | 125.3 | 50 | 0 | 1 |
| D Foxcroft | 7 | 232 | 33.14 | 117.8 | 56 | 0 | 3 |
| Josh Clarkson | 13 | 201 | 22.33 | 147.8 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| JCT Boyle | 6 | 158 | 31.60 | 130.6 | 82 | 0 | 1 |
| CG Heaphy | 5 | 144 | 48.00 | 128.6 | 78 | 0 | 1 |
| GH Worker | 8 | 135 | 16.88 | 129.8 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| CD Fletcher | 5 | 119 | 39.67 | 146.9 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| K Noema-Barnett | 6 | 118 | 19.67 | 143.9 | 55 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at McLean Park in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Tickner | 15 | 26 | 17.88 | 8.16 | 4/23 |
| Ajaz Patel | 13 | 20 | 17.60 | 7.52 | 4/24 |
| JR Lennox | 8 | 12 | 16.08 | 6.89 | 3/10 |
| JFA Field | 5 | 10 | 13.40 | 8.38 | 3/25 |
| K Noema-Barnett | 5 | 8 | 12.88 | 6.87 | 3/10 |
| BJ Small | 2 | 7 | 5.86 | 5.86 | 4/22 |
| SHA Rance | 4 | 7 | 13.86 | 7.56 | 5/19 |
| BG Randell | 6 | 7 | 24.71 | 8.24 | 3/25 |
| Ben Wheeler | 6 | 7 | 31.00 | 9.43 | 4/26 |
| TS Nethula | 1 | 6 | 3.83 | 7.26 | 6/23 |
Recent matches at McLean Park
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2026 | Otago 133 (18 ov) Central Districts 134/4 (19.3 ov) | Central Districts won by 6 wickets |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Central Districts 142/7 (20 ov) Auckland 132/8 (20 ov) | Central Districts won by 10 runs |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Central Districts 146/5 (20 ov) Northern Districts 120/4 (13.5 ov) | Northern Districts won by 6 wickets (D/L) |
| 29 Jan 2025 | Auckland 147/9 (18 ov) Central Districts 149/5 (17.3 ov) | Central Districts won by 5 wickets (D/L) |
| 17 Jan 2025 | Central Districts 190/4 (20 ov) Canterbury 175/8 (20 ov) | Central Districts won by 15 runs |
| 15 Jan 2025 | Auckland 139/8 (20 ov) Central Districts 142/2 (17.2 ov) | Central Districts won by 8 wickets |
| 10 Jan 2024 | Central Districts 187/5 (20 ov) Otago 135 (18 ov) | Central Districts won by 52 runs |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Central Districts 158/7 (20 ov) Wellington 160/6 (19.1 ov) | Wellington won by 4 wickets |
| 18 Dec 2021 | Central Districts 180/4 (20 ov) Otago 127 (16.5 ov) | Central Districts won by 53 runs |
| 5 Feb 2021 | Central Districts 183/6 (20 ov) Canterbury 153/7 (20 ov) | Central Districts won by 30 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at McLean Park in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at McLean Park in T20 matches is 181.3 runs, from 15 innings between 2019 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at McLean Park in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 230/5 by Northern Districts against Central Districts on 25 January 2019.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at McLean Park in T20 matches?
In the 17 matches with a result, teams batting first won 11 (65%) and teams batting second won 6 (35%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at McLean Park in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 99 by Central Districts against Northern Districts on 25 January 2019.
What is the highest successful run chase at McLean Park in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 186.
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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.