Cape Town, South Africa · T20I
Newlands T20I average score and records
Data through 1 December 2020Last updated 1 December 2020
Newlands has hosted 21 T20I matches in the data (2007–2020), and the average completed first-innings score is 156.9 from 21 innings. That is 6.7 runs higher than the T20I average of 150.2 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 6 of 20 matches with a result (30%), and teams batting second won 14 (70%). The toss winner went on to win 8 of 20 decided matches (40%).
Matches
21
2007–2020
Avg 1st innings
156.9
21 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
149.3
21 innings
Won chasing
70%
14 of 20 results
Toss winner won
40%
8 of 20
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 140.7 |
| 2016 | 156.0 |
| 2019 | 163.0 |
| 2020 | 187.7 |
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 | 42 | 47.8 | 1.26 | 7.96 |
| Middle overs | 42 | 67.1 | 2.31 | 7.58 |
| Death overs | 39 | 41.2 | 2.64 | 8.88 |
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 (T20I)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 193/5 | 20 | South Africa | 2020-02-26 | Won |
| South Africa | 192/6 | 20 | Pakistan | 2019-02-01 | Won |
| England | 192/1 | 17.4 | South Africa | 2020-12-01 | Won |
| South Africa | 191/3 | 20 | England | 2020-12-01 | Lost |
| England | 188/9 | 20 | Zimbabwe | 2007-09-13 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 96 | 15.3 | Australia | 2020-02-26 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 101 | 19.3 | Australia | 2007-09-20 | Lost |
| England | 135 | 20 | Australia | 2007-09-14 | Lost |
| Bangladesh | 140 | 19.4 | Pakistan | 2007-09-20 | Lost |
| Bangladesh | 144 | 19.3 | South Africa | 2007-09-15 | Lost |
Most runs at Newlands in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faf du Plessis | 9 | 287 | 35.88 | 131.1 | 78 | 0 | 3 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 8 | 238 | 39.67 | 131.5 | 67 | 0 | 2 |
| Matthew Hayden | 4 | 202 | 202.00 | 154.2 | 73 | 0 | 3 |
| David Miller | 10 | 200 | 22.22 | 126.6 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Hashim Amla | 4 | 171 | 57.00 | 132.6 | 97 | 0 | 1 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 5 | 169 | 42.25 | 152.3 | 74 | 0 | 1 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 6 | 155 | 25.83 | 127.0 | 74 | 0 | 1 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 4 | 123 | 41.00 | 141.4 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawid Malan | 2 | 118 | 118.00 | 176.1 | 99 | 0 | 1 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 3 | 118 | 39.33 | 142.2 | 63 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Newlands in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imran Tahir | 5 | 13 | 9.69 | 6.30 | 4/21 |
| Stuart Clark | 4 | 9 | 8.78 | 4.94 | 4/20 |
| Nathan Bracken | 4 | 8 | 8.62 | 4.81 | 3/16 |
| Elton Chigumbura | 2 | 7 | 7.29 | 7.29 | 4/31 |
| Brett Lee | 4 | 7 | 16.57 | 7.25 | 3/27 |
| Shaun Pollock | 2 | 5 | 11.40 | 7.60 | 3/40 |
| Shahid Afridi | 3 | 5 | 15.40 | 6.42 | 3/28 |
| Mitchell Johnson | 4 | 5 | 18.80 | 5.88 | 3/22 |
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 5 | 21.00 | 8.75 | 3/23 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 5 | 5 | 34.60 | 9.11 | 2/33 |
Recent matches at Newlands
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2020 | South Africa 191/3 (20 ov) England 192/1 (17.4 ov) | England won by 9 wickets |
| 27 Nov 2020 | South Africa 179/6 (20 ov) England 183/5 (19.2 ov) | England won by 5 wickets |
| 26 Feb 2020 | South Africa 96 (15.3 ov) Australia 193/5 (20 ov) | Australia won by 97 runs |
| 19 Mar 2019 | South Africa 134/8 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 134/7 (20 ov) | Match tied (South Africa won the Super Over) |
| 1 Feb 2019 | South Africa 192/6 (20 ov) Pakistan 186/9 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 6 runs |
| 24 Feb 2018 | India 172/7 (20 ov) South Africa 165/6 (20 ov) | India won by 7 runs |
| 25 Jan 2017 | South Africa 169/5 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 170/5 (19.5 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets |
| 9 Mar 2016 | South Africa 178/4 (20 ov) Australia 181/4 (19.2 ov) | Australia won by 6 wickets |
| 19 Feb 2016 | South Africa 135/7 (20 ov) England 134/8 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 3 wickets |
| 9 Jan 2015 | South Africa 165/4 (20 ov) West Indies 168/6 (19.2 ov) | West Indies won by 4 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Newlands in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Newlands in T20I matches is 156.9 runs, from 21 innings between 2007 and 2020. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Newlands in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 193/5 by Australia against South Africa on 26 February 2020.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Newlands in T20I matches?
In the 20 matches with a result, teams batting first won 6 (30%) and teams batting second won 14 (70%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Newlands in T20I matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 96 by South Africa against Australia on 26 February 2020.
What is the highest successful run chase at Newlands in T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 192.
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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.