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Saxton Oval ODI average score and records
Data through 20 December 2023Last updated 20 December 2023
Across 12 matches at Saxton Oval from 2014 to 2023, sides batting first made 289.0 on average in completed innings (9 innings). For comparison, the average across every ODI ground in the data is 250.4, so Saxton Oval is 38.6 runs above it. Of the 11 decided matches, 8 were won by the side batting second (73%) and 3 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 5 of 11 decided matches (45%).
Matches
12
2014–2023
Avg 1st innings
289.0
9 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
271.1
9 innings
Won chasing
73%
8 of 11 results
Toss winner won
45%
5 of 11
Scoring by phase
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 18 | 50.1 | 1.11 | 5.01 |
| Middle overs | 18 | 167.6 | 3.39 | 5.59 |
| Death overs | 18 | 62.4 | 2.33 | 8.15 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Saxton Oval (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 364/4 | 50 | Sri Lanka | 2019-01-08 | Won |
| Bangladesh | 322/4 | 48.1 | Scotland | 2015-03-05 | Won |
| Scotland | 318/8 | 50 | Bangladesh | 2015-03-05 | Lost |
| Ireland | 307/6 | 45.5 | West Indies | 2015-02-16 | Won |
| West Indies | 304/7 | 50 | Ireland | 2015-02-16 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 184 | 42.4 | New Zealand | 2016-12-29 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 249 | 41.4 | New Zealand | 2019-01-08 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 251 | 50 | Bangladesh | 2016-12-29 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 276 | 49.3 | New Zealand | 2015-01-20 | Lost |
| Bangladesh | 291 | 49.5 | New Zealand | 2023-12-20 | Lost |
Most runs at Saxton Oval in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 8 | 404 | 57.71 | 82.3 | 103 | 1 | 3 |
| Ross Taylor | 6 | 259 | 64.75 | 100.8 | 137 | 1 | 0 |
| Martin Guptill | 8 | 252 | 42.00 | 92.3 | 86 | 0 | 2 |
| Henry Nicholls | 4 | 243 | 121.50 | 112.0 | 124 | 1 | 1 |
| Neil Broom | 2 | 206 | 206.00 | 101.0 | 109 | 1 | 1 |
| Soumya Sarkar | 2 | 171 | 85.50 | 109.6 | 169 | 1 | 0 |
| Tamim Iqbal | 3 | 170 | 56.67 | 80.6 | 95 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyle Coetzer | 1 | 156 | 156.00 | 116.4 | 156 | 1 | 0 |
| Lendl Simmons | 2 | 145 | 72.50 | 109.8 | 102 | 1 | 0 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 2 | 135 | 67.50 | 90.6 | 91 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Saxton Oval in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 7 | 9 | 33.89 | 5.35 | 3/59 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 3 | 8 | 16.50 | 5.08 | 4/40 |
| Kane Williamson | 6 | 6 | 31.33 | 4.59 | 3/22 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 3 | 5 | 25.80 | 5.38 | 3/43 |
| Mitchell McClenaghan | 3 | 4 | 31.75 | 5.05 | 2/58 |
| Mashrafe Mortaza | 3 | 4 | 36.25 | 5.80 | 3/49 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 4 | 37.75 | 3.97 | 2/38 |
| Ish Sodhi | 1 | 3 | 13.33 | 4.62 | 3/40 |
| Tendai Chatara | 1 | 3 | 14.00 | 4.20 | 3/42 |
| W O'Rourke | 1 | 3 | 15.67 | 4.78 | 3/47 |
Recent matches at Saxton Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2023 | Bangladesh 291 (49.5 ov) New Zealand 296/3 (46.2 ov) | New Zealand won by 7 wickets |
| 8 Jan 2019 | New Zealand 364/4 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 249 (41.4 ov) | New Zealand won by 115 runs |
| 9 Jan 2018 | Pakistan 246/9 (50 ov) New Zealand 151/2 (23.5 ov) | New Zealand won by 8 wickets (D/L) |
| 31 Dec 2016 | New Zealand 239/2 (41.2 ov) Bangladesh 236/9 (50 ov) | New Zealand won by 8 wickets |
| 29 Dec 2016 | New Zealand 251 (50 ov) Bangladesh 184 (42.4 ov) | New Zealand won by 67 runs |
| 2 Jan 2016 | New Zealand 75/3 (9 ov) Sri Lanka – | No result |
| 31 Dec 2015 | New Zealand 276/8 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 277/2 (46.2 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets |
| 5 Mar 2015 | Bangladesh 322/4 (48.1 ov) Scotland 318/8 (50 ov) | Bangladesh won by 6 wickets |
| 19 Feb 2015 | United Arab Emirates 285/7 (50 ov) Zimbabwe 286/6 (48 ov) | Zimbabwe won by 4 wickets |
| 16 Feb 2015 | Ireland 307/6 (45.5 ov) West Indies 304/7 (50 ov) | Ireland won by 4 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Saxton Oval in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Saxton Oval in ODI matches is 289.0 runs, from 9 innings between 2014 and 2023. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Saxton Oval in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 364/4 by New Zealand against Sri Lanka on 8 January 2019.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Saxton Oval in ODI matches?
In the 11 matches with a result, teams batting first won 3 (27%) and teams batting second won 8 (73%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Saxton Oval in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 184 by Bangladesh against New Zealand on 29 December 2016.
What is the highest successful run chase at Saxton Oval in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 322.
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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.