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Newlands cricket stats and records
Data through 27 September 2026Last updated 27 September 2026
Newlands has hosted 153 matches in the data (2003–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 204.8 from 146 innings. Teams batting first won 72 of 147 matches with a result (49%), and teams batting second won 75 (51%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 41% of the time, and the toss winner won 54% of decided matches.
Matches
153
2003–2026
Avg 1st innings
204.8
146 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
180.7
146 innings
Won chasing
51%
75 of 147 results
Toss winner won
54%
80 of 147
Newlands average scores by format
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st inns | Won batting first | Won chasing | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 (leagues & domestic) | 64 | 156.6 | 30 | 33 | 232 |
| Test | 26 | 331.4 | 9 | 13 | 651 |
| ODI | 26 | 263.3 | 17 | 9 | 367 |
| T20I | 21 | 156.9 | 6 | 14 | 193 |
| Women's T20I | 16 | 151.6 | 10 | 6 | 220 |
Highest and lowest totals at Newlands
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 651 | Australia | 2009-03-19 | Won | |
| England | 629/6 | South Africa | 2016-01-02 | Drawn | |
| South Africa | 627/7 | England | 2016-01-02 | Drawn | |
| South Africa | 620/7 | Pakistan | 2003-01-02 | Won | |
| South Africa | 615 | Pakistan | 2025-01-03 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 45 | South Africa | 2013-01-02 | Lost | |
| Australia | 47 | South Africa | 2011-11-09 | Lost | |
| Zimbabwe | 54 | South Africa | 2005-03-04 | Lost | |
| West Indies | 54 | 23.2 | South Africa | 2004-01-25 | Lost |
| South Africa | 55 | India | 2024-01-03 | Lost |
Most runs at Newlands
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB de Villiers | 49 | 2,094 | 47.59 | 69.6 | 163 | 5 | 12 |
| Jacques Kallis | 35 | 1,892 | 61.03 | 57.2 | 224 | 7 | 10 |
| Hashim Amla | 52 | 1,858 | 37.92 | 57.3 | 201 | 3 | 9 |
| Graeme Smith | 44 | 1,744 | 42.54 | 71.7 | 183 | 4 | 10 |
| Faf du Plessis | 41 | 1,532 | 41.41 | 71.1 | 185 | 2 | 12 |
| Quinton de Kock | 44 | 1,355 | 31.51 | 98.8 | 124 | 3 | 7 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 39 | 1,195 | 41.21 | 86.7 | 74 | 0 | 7 |
| Ryan Rickelton | 24 | 1,097 | 49.86 | 122.3 | 259 | 2 | 5 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 30 | 921 | 35.42 | 93.3 | 73 | 0 | 8 |
| Dean Elgar | 24 | 794 | 39.70 | 50.0 | 141 | 2 | 3 |
Most wickets at Newlands
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | 52 | 102 | 22.52 | 3.40 | 5/75 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 50 | 88 | 25.35 | 4.97 | 6/55 |
| Morne Morkel | 32 | 64 | 23.53 | 3.43 | 5/23 |
| Makhaya Ntini | 28 | 61 | 20.95 | 3.20 | 6/22 |
| Vernon Philander | 34 | 59 | 21.63 | 3.24 | 6/42 |
| Shaun Pollock | 19 | 36 | 16.00 | 2.54 | 4/26 |
| Imran Tahir | 21 | 35 | 21.89 | 4.56 | 4/21 |
| Jacques Kallis | 34 | 35 | 29.26 | 3.19 | 4/13 |
| George Linde | 37 | 31 | 26.74 | 7.68 | 3/15 |
| Marco Jansen | 15 | 29 | 19.31 | 4.52 | 5/30 |
Recent matches at Newlands
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2026 | Knights 168/7 (20 ov) Western Province 169/5 (19.4 ov) | Western Province won by 5 wickets |
| 25 Jan 2026 | Pretoria Capitals 158/7 (20 ov) Sunrisers Eastern Cape 162/4 (19.2 ov) | Sunrisers Eastern Cape won by 6 wickets |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape 139/9 (20 ov) MI Cape Town 140/7 (19.2 ov) | MI Cape Town won by 3 wickets |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Joburg Super Kings 123/7 (12 ov) MI Cape Town 128/6 (11.2 ov) | MI Cape Town won by 4 wickets (D/L) |
| 4 Jan 2026 | MI Cape Town 88 (18.4 ov) Paarl Royals 90/3 (13 ov) | Paarl Royals won by 7 wickets |
| 31 Dec 2025 | Pretoria Capitals 220/5 (20 ov) MI Cape Town 135 (14.2 ov) | Pretoria Capitals won by 85 runs |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Durban's Super Giants 232/5 (20 ov) MI Cape Town 217/7 (20 ov) | Durban's Super Giants won by 15 runs |
| 5 Dec 2025 | South Africa Women 220/2 (20 ov) Ireland Women 115 (18 ov) | South Africa won by 105 runs |
| 2 Feb 2025 | MI Cape Town 201/5 (20 ov) Pretoria Capitals 106 (14 ov) | MI Cape Town won by 95 runs |
| 29 Jan 2025 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape 107 (19.2 ov) MI Cape Town 110/0 (11 ov) | MI Cape Town won by 10 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Newlands?
The average completed first-innings score at Newlands is 204.8 runs, from 146 innings between 2003 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Newlands?
The highest total in the data is 651 by South Africa against Australia on 19 March 2009.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Newlands?
In the 147 matches with a result, teams batting first won 72 (49%) and teams batting second won 75 (51%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Newlands?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 45 by New Zealand against South Africa on 2 January 2013.
Also known as: Newlands Cape Town.
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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.