Cape Town, South Africa · CSA T20 Challenge
Newlands CSA T20 Challenge stats: average score and records
Data through 18 October 2024Last updated 18 October 2024
Across 22 matches at Newlands from 2012 to 2024, sides batting first made 147.8 on average in completed innings (21 innings). That is 7.3 runs lower than the CSA T20 Challenge average of 155.0 across all grounds in the data. Of the 22 decided matches, 12 were won by the side batting second (55%) and 10 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 12 of 22 decided matches (55%).
Matches
22
2012–2024
Avg 1st innings
147.8
21 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
139.2
21 innings
Won chasing
55%
12 of 22 results
Toss winner won
55%
12 of 22
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 157.0 |
| 2013 | 125.5 |
| 2014 | 144.2 |
| 2017 | 170.5 |
| 2019 | 145.0 |
| 2024 | 152.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Newlands Cape Town
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 44 | 39.6 | 1.57 | 6.61 |
| Middle overs | 44 | 63.1 | 2.25 | 7.06 |
| Death overs | 42 | 42.0 | 2.14 | 9.70 |
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 Newlands (CSA T20 Challenge)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 183/6 | 19 | Lions | 2017-11-26 | Won |
| Lions | 182/3 | 20 | Warriors | 2017-11-26 | Lost |
| Cape Cobras | 180/3 | 20 | Lions | 2012-03-09 | Won |
| Lions | 179/6 | 20 | Cape Cobras | 2012-03-09 | Lost |
| Cape Cobras | 163/7 | 19 | Knights | 2017-11-26 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 77 | 15.3 | Cape Cobras | 2014-11-23 | Lost |
| Cape Cobras | 106 | 18.5 | Warriors | 2012-03-16 | Lost |
| Lions | 114 | 19.5 | Warriors | 2014-01-05 | Lost |
Most runs at Newlands in CSA T20 Challenge matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Vilas | 11 | 287 | 31.89 | 113.4 | 51 | 0 | 1 |
| Richard Levi | 13 | 263 | 21.92 | 124.1 | 80 | 0 | 2 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 5 | 202 | 67.33 | 133.8 | 67 | 0 | 2 |
| Owais Shah | 5 | 187 | 62.33 | 117.6 | 79 | 0 | 1 |
| Colin Ingram | 4 | 158 | 39.50 | 164.6 | 89 | 0 | 1 |
| George Linde | 7 | 154 | 77.00 | 171.1 | 66 | 0 | 1 |
| VB van Jaarsveld | 4 | 146 | 48.67 | 121.7 | 82 | 0 | 1 |
| Stiaan van Zyl | 7 | 137 | 19.57 | 100.7 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Hashim Amla | 6 | 134 | 22.33 | 100.0 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| OA Ramela | 3 | 128 | 42.67 | 124.3 | 54 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Newlands in CSA T20 Challenge matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beuran Hendricks | 10 | 15 | 19.40 | 7.73 | 3/17 |
| Kieron Pollard | 4 | 8 | 9.50 | 5.43 | 3/21 |
| Wayne Parnell | 5 | 8 | 14.25 | 6.33 | 3/20 |
| Dane Paterson | 5 | 8 | 17.75 | 9.16 | 4/33 |
| Brad Hogg | 3 | 7 | 11.43 | 6.67 | 4/33 |
| Chris Morris | 4 | 7 | 17.57 | 7.69 | 2/21 |
| Rory Kleinveldt | 8 | 7 | 25.71 | 6.21 | 3/19 |
| George Linde | 10 | 7 | 33.71 | 7.61 | 3/21 |
| Jon-Jon Smuts | 4 | 6 | 14.17 | 7.18 | 3/28 |
| J Theron | 4 | 6 | 14.33 | 6.22 | 2/11 |
Recent matches at Newlands
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2024 | Knights 157/7 (20 ov) Western Province 163/4 (18.5 ov) | Western Province won by 6 wickets |
| 9 Oct 2024 | Western Province 148/7 (20 ov) Warriors 150/5 (17.4 ov) | Warriors won by 5 wickets |
| 26 Apr 2019 | Cape Cobras 133/7 (20 ov) Lions 134/4 (15.5 ov) | Lions won by 6 wickets |
| 16 Apr 2019 | Cape Cobras 150/5 (20 ov) Knights 145/7 (20 ov) | Cape Cobras won by 5 runs |
| 14 Apr 2019 | Cape Cobras 152/6 (20 ov) Dolphins 144/5 (20 ov) | Cape Cobras won by 8 runs |
| 26 Nov 2017 | Knights 159/5 (20 ov) Cape Cobras 163/7 (19 ov) | Cape Cobras won by 3 wickets |
| 26 Nov 2017 | Lions 182/3 (20 ov) Warriors 183/6 (19 ov) | Warriors won by 4 wickets |
| 7 Dec 2016 | Knights 146/8 (20 ov) Cape Cobras 152/2 (14.4 ov) | Cape Cobras won by 8 wickets |
| 12 Dec 2014 | Cape Cobras 158/4 (20 ov) Knights 125/9 (20 ov) | Cape Cobras won by 33 runs |
| 23 Nov 2014 | Cape Cobras 154/7 (20 ov) Lions 77 (15.3 ov) | Cape Cobras won by 77 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Newlands in CSA T20 Challenge matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Newlands in CSA T20 Challenge matches is 147.8 runs, from 21 innings between 2012 and 2024. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Newlands in CSA T20 Challenge matches?
The highest total in the data is 183/6 by Warriors against Lions on 26 November 2017.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Newlands in CSA T20 Challenge matches?
In the 22 matches with a result, teams batting first won 10 (45%) and teams batting second won 12 (55%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Newlands in CSA T20 Challenge matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 77 by Lions against Cape Cobras on 23 November 2014.
What is the highest successful run chase at Newlands in CSA T20 Challenge matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 183.
Also known as: Newlands Cape Town.
More grounds in South Africa
- The Wanderers Stadium174 matches
- Kingsmead168 matches
- SuperSport Park161 matches
- St George's Park140 matches
- 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.