Cape Town, South Africa · ODI
Newlands ODI average score and records
Data through 19 December 2024Last updated 19 December 2024
Across 26 matches at Newlands from 2003 to 2024, sides batting first made 263.3 on average in completed innings (24 innings). That is 12.9 runs higher than the ODI average of 250.4 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 17 of 26 matches with a result (65%), and teams batting second won 9 (35%). The toss winner went on to win 17 of 26 decided matches (65%).
Matches
26
2003–2024
Avg 1st innings
263.3
24 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
211.3
24 innings
Won chasing
35%
9 of 26 results
Toss winner won
65%
17 of 26
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 234.8 |
| 2006 | 281.5 |
| 2007 | 172.5 |
| 2009 | 321.5 |
| 2016 | 281.5 |
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 | 50 | 43.6 | 1.44 | 4.36 |
| Middle overs | 50 | 138.6 | 4.04 | 4.80 |
| Death overs | 44 | 60.5 | 2.61 | 7.26 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Newlands (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 367/5 | 50 | Sri Lanka | 2017-02-07 | Won |
| South Africa | 354/6 | 50 | England | 2009-11-27 | Won |
| Pakistan | 329 | 49.5 | South Africa | 2024-12-19 | Won |
| South Africa | 327/8 | 50 | Australia | 2016-10-12 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 327 | 48.1 | South Africa | 2017-02-07 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 54 | 23.2 | South Africa | 2004-01-25 | Lost |
| Australia | 93 | 34.3 | South Africa | 2006-03-03 | Lost |
| Pakistan | 107 | 45.4 | South Africa | 2007-02-11 | Lost |
| Pakistan | 134 | 31 | England | 2003-02-22 | Lost |
| India | 168 | 41.3 | South Africa | 2006-11-26 | Lost |
Most runs at Newlands in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB de Villiers | 12 | 545 | 54.50 | 100.2 | 121 | 2 | 3 |
| Graeme Smith | 12 | 439 | 39.91 | 77.6 | 86 | 0 | 5 |
| Herschelle Gibbs | 9 | 418 | 46.44 | 85.1 | 119 | 2 | 1 |
| Quinton de Kock | 8 | 410 | 51.25 | 97.6 | 124 | 2 | 2 |
| Jacques Kallis | 9 | 401 | 50.12 | 77.3 | 109 | 1 | 4 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 9 | 352 | 39.11 | 83.6 | 73 | 0 | 4 |
| Faf du Plessis | 6 | 330 | 66.00 | 94.0 | 185 | 1 | 2 |
| Virat Kohli | 3 | 253 | 126.50 | 89.1 | 160 | 1 | 1 |
| Mark Boucher | 8 | 228 | 38.00 | 95.4 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Kemp | 4 | 216 | 216.00 | 126.3 | 100 | 1 | 2 |
Most wickets at Newlands in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhaya Ntini | 7 | 19 | 8.68 | 2.68 | 6/22 |
| Morne Morkel | 4 | 13 | 10.92 | 3.80 | 4/36 |
| Shaun Pollock | 9 | 13 | 16.85 | 2.77 | 4/26 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 6 | 12 | 26.25 | 5.53 | 3/34 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 7 | 10 | 31.70 | 5.66 | 3/40 |
| Imran Tahir | 7 | 10 | 32.20 | 4.88 | 3/53 |
| Wayne Parnell | 4 | 9 | 22.89 | 5.78 | 5/48 |
| Dale Steyn | 8 | 9 | 38.00 | 4.73 | 3/33 |
| Charl Langeveldt | 5 | 8 | 19.75 | 4.07 | 3/35 |
| Andre Nel | 5 | 8 | 19.88 | 4.08 | 3/30 |
Recent matches at Newlands
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2024 | Pakistan 329 (49.5 ov) South Africa 248 (43 ov) | Pakistan won by 81 runs |
| 23 Jan 2022 | South Africa 287 (49.5 ov) India 283 (49.2 ov) | South Africa won by 4 runs |
| 4 Feb 2020 | South Africa 259/3 (47.4 ov) England 258/8 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| 16 Mar 2019 | South Africa 135/2 (28 ov) Sri Lanka 225 (49.3 ov) | South Africa won by 41 runs (D/L) |
| 30 Jan 2019 | South Africa 241/3 (40 ov) Pakistan 240/8 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| 7 Feb 2018 | India 303/6 (50 ov) South Africa 179 (40 ov) | India won by 124 runs |
| 7 Feb 2017 | South Africa 367/5 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 327 (48.1 ov) | South Africa won by 40 runs |
| 12 Oct 2016 | South Africa 327/8 (50 ov) Australia 296 (48.2 ov) | South Africa won by 31 runs |
| 14 Feb 2016 | South Africa 237/5 (44 ov) England 236 (45 ov) | South Africa won by 5 wickets |
| 24 Nov 2013 | South Africa 195 (48.1 ov) Pakistan 218/9 (50 ov) | Pakistan won by 23 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Newlands in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Newlands in ODI matches is 263.3 runs, from 24 innings between 2003 and 2024. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Newlands in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 367/5 by South Africa against Sri Lanka on 7 February 2017.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Newlands in ODI matches?
In the 26 matches with a result, teams batting first won 17 (65%) and teams batting second won 9 (35%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Newlands in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 54 by West Indies against South Africa on 25 January 2004.
What is the highest successful run chase at Newlands in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 259.
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.