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The Gabba Test average score and records
Data through 4 December 2025Last updated 4 December 2025
Across 22 matches at The Gabba from 2003 to 2025, sides batting first made 343.3 on average in completed innings (21 innings). For comparison, the average across every Test ground in the data is 343.7, so The Gabba is 0.4 runs below it. Teams batting first won 8 of 18 matches with a result (44%), and teams batting second won 10 (56%). The toss winner went on to win 7 of 18 decided matches (39%).
Matches
22
2003–2025
Avg 1st innings
343.3
21 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
334.5
21 innings
Won chasing
56%
10 of 18 results
Toss winner won
39%
7 of 18
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 192.0 |
| 2021 | 258.0 |
| 2024 | 378.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at The Gabba (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 602/9 | England | 2006-11-23 | Won | |
| Australia | 585 | New Zealand | 2004-11-18 | Won | |
| Australia | 580 | Pakistan | 2019-11-21 | Won | |
| Australia | 565/5 | South Africa | 2012-11-09 | Drawn | |
| Australia | 556/4 | New Zealand | 2015-11-05 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 76 | Australia | 2004-11-18 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 99 | Australia | 2022-12-17 | Lost | |
| England | 136 | Australia | 2013-11-21 | Lost | |
| Pakistan | 142 | Australia | 2016-12-15 | Lost | |
| Sri Lanka | 144 | Australia | 2019-01-24 | Lost |
Most runs at The Gabba in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Clarke | 11 | 1,011 | 112.33 | 59.3 | 259 | 5 | 2 |
| Steven Smith | 21 | 1,010 | 56.11 | 59.8 | 141 | 4 | 4 |
| David Warner | 19 | 963 | 56.65 | 67.0 | 163 | 4 | 2 |
| Ricky Ponting | 13 | 682 | 62.00 | 64.2 | 196 | 1 | 8 |
| Michael Hussey | 8 | 630 | 78.75 | 54.4 | 195 | 3 | 2 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 14 | 578 | 48.17 | 59.3 | 185 | 2 | 3 |
| Travis Head | 11 | 576 | 52.36 | 81.5 | 152 | 2 | 2 |
| Usman Khawaja | 14 | 448 | 37.33 | 60.0 | 174 | 1 | 2 |
| Alastair Cook | 8 | 443 | 63.29 | 46.5 | 235 | 1 | 2 |
| Brad Haddin | 9 | 433 | 48.11 | 54.7 | 136 | 1 | 3 |
Most wickets at The Gabba in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 26 | 58 | 27.34 | 3.55 | 6/75 |
| Nathan Lyon | 27 | 52 | 28.83 | 2.79 | 4/69 |
| Anderson Cummins | 16 | 44 | 18.50 | 2.88 | 6/23 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 17 | 38 | 23.71 | 2.75 | 5/57 |
| Mitchell Johnson | 14 | 34 | 25.09 | 3.42 | 5/39 |
| Stuart Clark | 6 | 17 | 17.82 | 2.79 | 4/43 |
| Peter Siddle | 10 | 16 | 33.31 | 2.92 | 6/54 |
| Brett Lee | 6 | 13 | 27.08 | 3.29 | 4/26 |
| Chris Martin | 5 | 13 | 27.08 | 3.26 | 5/152 |
| Shane Warne | 4 | 12 | 21.75 | 3.15 | 4/15 |
Recent matches at The Gabba
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | England 334 & 241 Australia 511 & 69/2 | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 14 Dec 2024 | Australia 445 & 89/7d India 260 & 8/0 | Match drawn |
| 25 Jan 2024 | West Indies 311 & 193/9 Australia 289/9d & 207 | West Indies won by 8 runs |
| 17 Dec 2022 | South Africa 152 & 99 Australia 218 & 35/4 | Australia won by 6 wickets |
| 8 Dec 2021 | England 147 & 297 Australia 425 & 20/1 | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| 15 Jan 2021 | Australia 369 & 294 India 336 & 329/7 | India won by 3 wickets |
| 21 Nov 2019 | Australia 580 Pakistan 240 & 335 | Australia won by an innings and 5 runs |
| 24 Jan 2019 | Australia 323 Sri Lanka 144 & 139/9 | Australia won by an innings and 40 runs |
| 23 Nov 2017 | England 302 & 195 Australia 328 & 173/0 | Australia won by 10 wickets |
| 15 Dec 2016 | Australia 429 & 202/5d Pakistan 142 & 450 | Australia won by 39 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at The Gabba in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at The Gabba in Test matches is 343.3 runs, from 21 innings between 2003 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at The Gabba in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 602/9 by Australia against England on 23 November 2006.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at The Gabba in Test matches?
In the 18 matches with a result, teams batting first won 8 (44%) and teams batting second won 10 (56%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at The Gabba in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 76 by New Zealand against Australia on 18 November 2004.
Also known as: Brisbane Cricket Ground, Gabba, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba.
More grounds in Australia
- Adelaide Oval217 matches
- Bellerive Oval208 matches
- Sydney Cricket Ground194 matches
- Melbourne Cricket Ground192 matches
- Western Australia Cricket Association Ground175 matches
- Junction Oval105 matches
- North Sydney Oval85 matches
- Allan Border Field80 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.