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Seddon Park Test average score and records
Data through 14 December 2024Last updated 14 December 2024
Across 16 matches at Seddon Park from 2008 to 2024, sides batting first made 332.9 on average in completed innings (16 innings). That is 10.8 runs lower than the Test average of 343.7 across all grounds in the data. Of the 14 decided matches, 7 were won by the side batting second (50%) and 7 by the side batting first. Captains who won the toss chose to field 75% of the time, and the toss winner won 57% of decided matches.
Matches
16
2008–2024
Avg 1st innings
332.9
16 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
334.7
16 innings
Won chasing
50%
7 of 14 results
Toss winner won
57%
8 of 14
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 392.0 |
| 2017 | 343.5 |
| 2019 | 304.5 |
| 2024 | 294.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Seddon Park (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 715/6 | Bangladesh | 2019-02-28 | Won | |
| New Zealand | 553/7 | Bangladesh | 2010-02-15 | Won | |
| India | 520 | New Zealand | 2009-03-18 | Won | |
| New Zealand | 519/7 | West Indies | 2020-12-03 | Won | |
| Australia | 511/8 | New Zealand | 2010-03-27 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 103 | New Zealand | 2013-12-19 | Lost | |
| England | 110 | New Zealand | 2008-03-05 | Lost | |
| New Zealand | 110 | Pakistan | 2011-01-07 | Lost | |
| Sri Lanka | 133 | New Zealand | 2015-12-18 | Lost | |
| England | 143 | New Zealand | 2024-12-14 | Lost |
Most runs at Seddon Park in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 21 | 1,614 | 94.94 | 55.8 | 251 | 7 | 5 |
| Ross Taylor | 24 | 1,104 | 55.20 | 57.4 | 138 | 6 | 2 |
| Tom Latham | 15 | 728 | 48.53 | 52.1 | 161 | 2 | 4 |
| Brendon McCullum | 15 | 603 | 43.07 | 59.6 | 185 | 1 | 5 |
| Martin Guptill | 12 | 504 | 45.82 | 48.7 | 189 | 1 | 4 |
| Jeet Raval | 8 | 370 | 46.25 | 45.5 | 132 | 1 | 3 |
| Daniel Vettori | 12 | 346 | 28.83 | 62.0 | 118 | 1 | 1 |
| Mahmudullah | 4 | 325 | 81.25 | 63.0 | 146 | 2 | 0 |
| BJ Watling | 12 | 319 | 35.44 | 37.8 | 55 | 0 | 1 |
| Joe Root | 3 | 312 | 104.00 | 57.0 | 226 | 1 | 1 |
Most wickets at Seddon Park in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 23 | 54 | 24.20 | 3.13 | 6/80 |
| Neil Wagner | 17 | 41 | 24.17 | 3.68 | 5/47 |
| Trent Boult | 10 | 21 | 28.14 | 3.42 | 5/123 |
| Daniel Vettori | 10 | 18 | 35.39 | 2.31 | 4/36 |
| Chris Martin | 12 | 17 | 36.88 | 3.35 | 3/33 |
| Matthew Henry | 9 | 15 | 29.13 | 2.72 | 4/48 |
| W O'Rourke | 4 | 13 | 12.54 | 3.12 | 5/34 |
| Mitchell Santner | 9 | 13 | 24.62 | 3.33 | 4/85 |
| Mitchell Johnson | 2 | 10 | 13.20 | 3.65 | 6/73 |
| Ryan Sidebottom | 2 | 10 | 13.90 | 2.70 | 6/49 |
Recent matches at Seddon Park
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2024 | New Zealand 347 & 453 England 143 & 234/9 | New Zealand won by 423 runs |
| 13 Feb 2024 | South Africa 242 & 235 New Zealand 211 & 269/3 | New Zealand won by 7 wickets |
| 3 Dec 2020 | New Zealand 519/7d West Indies 138/9 & 247/9 | New Zealand won by an innings and 134 runs |
| 29 Nov 2019 | New Zealand 375 & 241/2 England 476 | Match drawn |
| 28 Feb 2019 | New Zealand 715/6d Bangladesh 234 & 429 | New Zealand won by an innings and 52 runs |
| 9 Dec 2017 | New Zealand 373 & 291/8d West Indies 221 & 203/9 | New Zealand won by 240 runs |
| 25 Mar 2017 | New Zealand 489 South Africa 314 & 80/5 | Match drawn |
| 25 Nov 2016 | New Zealand 271 & 313/5d Pakistan 216 & 230 | New Zealand won by 138 runs |
| 18 Dec 2015 | New Zealand 237 & 189/5 Sri Lanka 292 & 133 | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 19 Dec 2013 | New Zealand 349 & 124/2 West Indies 367 & 103 | New Zealand won by 8 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Seddon Park in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Seddon Park in Test matches is 332.9 runs, from 16 innings between 2008 and 2024. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Seddon Park in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 715/6 by New Zealand against Bangladesh on 28 February 2019.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Seddon Park in Test matches?
In the 14 matches with a result, teams batting first won 7 (50%) and teams batting second won 7 (50%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Seddon Park in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 103 by West Indies against New Zealand on 19 December 2013.
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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.