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Newlands Test average score and records
Data through 3 January 2025Last updated 3 January 2025
The average first-innings score at Newlands is 331.4, based on 26 completed first innings across 26 matches played between 2003 and 2025. For comparison, the average across every Test ground in the data is 343.7, so Newlands is 12.3 runs below it. Teams batting first won 9 of 22 matches with a result (41%), and teams batting second won 13 (59%). The toss winner went on to win 11 of 22 decided matches (50%).
Matches
26
2003–2025
Avg 1st innings
331.4
26 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
302.6
26 innings
Won chasing
59%
13 of 22 results
Toss winner won
50%
11 of 22
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 247.5 |
| 2006 | 399.0 |
| 2007 | 285.5 |
| 2011 | 323.0 |
| 2013 | 191.5 |
| 2018 | 298.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Newlands (Test)
| 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 | |
| South Africa | 55 | India | 2024-01-03 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 96 | Australia | 2011-11-09 | Won |
Most runs at Newlands in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Kallis | 24 | 1,471 | 70.05 | 53.1 | 224 | 6 | 6 |
| AB de Villiers | 30 | 1,344 | 48.00 | 58.0 | 163 | 3 | 7 |
| Hashim Amla | 33 | 1,332 | 42.97 | 49.2 | 201 | 3 | 6 |
| Graeme Smith | 26 | 1,226 | 51.08 | 69.0 | 183 | 4 | 5 |
| Dean Elgar | 22 | 757 | 42.06 | 48.8 | 141 | 2 | 3 |
| Ashwell Prince | 15 | 638 | 58.00 | 41.9 | 150 | 2 | 2 |
| Faf du Plessis | 18 | 632 | 37.18 | 45.4 | 103 | 1 | 4 |
| Ben Stokes | 4 | 403 | 100.75 | 113.2 | 258 | 1 | 1 |
| Quinton de Kock | 10 | 383 | 38.30 | 72.8 | 101 | 1 | 3 |
| Alviro Petersen | 11 | 381 | 38.10 | 54.9 | 109 | 2 | 1 |
Most wickets at Newlands in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | 29 | 74 | 21.76 | 2.95 | 5/75 |
| Vernon Philander | 22 | 53 | 18.26 | 2.79 | 6/42 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 18 | 52 | 21.56 | 3.78 | 6/55 |
| Morne Morkel | 22 | 44 | 27.95 | 3.25 | 5/23 |
| Makhaya Ntini | 18 | 40 | 25.65 | 3.12 | 4/33 |
| Jacques Kallis | 24 | 25 | 29.52 | 2.76 | 4/13 |
| Paul Harris | 11 | 21 | 31.67 | 2.46 | 6/127 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 6 | 18 | 16.33 | 3.17 | 6/61 |
| Shaun Pollock | 8 | 18 | 16.67 | 2.14 | 4/45 |
| James Anderson | 5 | 16 | 18.81 | 2.61 | 5/40 |
Recent matches at Newlands
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 2025 | South Africa 615 & 58/0 Pakistan 194/9 & 478/9 | South Africa won by 10 wickets |
| 3 Jan 2024 | South Africa 55 & 176 India 153 & 80/3 | India won by 7 wickets |
| 11 Jan 2022 | India 223 & 198 South Africa 210 & 212/3 | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| 3 Jan 2020 | South Africa 223 & 248 England 269 & 391/8d | England won by 189 runs |
| 3 Jan 2019 | South Africa 431 & 43/1 Pakistan 177 & 294 | South Africa won by 9 wickets |
| 22 Mar 2018 | South Africa 311 & 373 Australia 255 & 107 | South Africa won by 322 runs |
| 5 Jan 2018 | South Africa 286 & 130 India 209 & 135 | South Africa won by 72 runs |
| 2 Jan 2017 | South Africa 392 & 224/7d Sri Lanka 110 & 224 | South Africa won by 282 runs |
| 2 Jan 2016 | South Africa 627/7d England 629/6d & 159/6 | Match drawn |
| 2 Jan 2015 | South Africa 421 & 124/2 West Indies 329 & 215 | South Africa won by 8 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Newlands in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Newlands in Test matches is 331.4 runs, from 26 innings between 2003 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Newlands in Test matches?
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 Test matches?
In the 22 matches with a result, teams batting first won 9 (41%) and teams batting second won 13 (59%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Newlands in Test matches?
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.
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.