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The Wanderers Stadium ODI average score and records
Data through 27 September 2026Last updated 27 September 2026
The Wanderers Stadium has hosted 37 ODI matches in the data (2003–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 268.5 from 32 innings. For comparison, the average across every ODI ground in the data is 250.4, so The Wanderers Stadium is 18.1 runs above it. In 37 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 18 wins batting first against 19 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 73% of the time, and the toss winner won 35% of decided matches.
Matches
37
2003–2026
Avg 1st innings
268.5
32 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
222.3
32 innings
Won chasing
51%
19 of 37 results
Toss winner won
35%
13 of 37
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 294.5 |
| 2009 | 218.2 |
| 2013 | 350.5 |
| 2016 | 311.5 |
| 2019 | 197.5 |
| 2023 | 267.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at New Wanderers Stadium
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 64 | 51.0 | 1.34 | 5.10 |
| Middle overs | 64 | 147.3 | 4.25 | 5.29 |
| Death overs | 45 | 66.9 | 2.69 | 8.34 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at The Wanderers Stadium (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 439/2 | 50 | West Indies | 2015-01-18 | Won |
| South Africa | 438/9 | 49.5 | Australia | 2006-03-12 | Won |
| Australia | 434/4 | 50 | South Africa | 2006-03-12 | Lost |
| South Africa | 370/8 | 50 | Netherlands | 2023-04-02 | Won |
| South Africa | 365/9 | 50 | Australia | 2026-09-27 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 109 | 23 | India | 2003-03-10 | Lost |
| South Africa | 116 | 27.3 | India | 2023-12-17 | Lost |
| West Indies | 129 | 36 | India | 2009-09-30 | Lost |
| West Indies | 133 | 34.3 | Pakistan | 2009-09-23 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 136 | 37.2 | South Africa | 2005-02-25 | Lost |
Most runs at The Wanderers Stadium in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB de Villiers | 11 | 732 | 91.50 | 129.8 | 149 | 3 | 3 |
| Herschelle Gibbs | 6 | 544 | 90.67 | 111.5 | 175 | 3 | 1 |
| Quinton de Kock | 12 | 534 | 44.50 | 96.0 | 135 | 1 | 4 |
| David Miller | 13 | 521 | 57.89 | 132.2 | 142 | 1 | 4 |
| Ricky Ponting | 5 | 476 | 119.00 | 109.9 | 164 | 2 | 2 |
| Hashim Amla | 8 | 470 | 67.14 | 89.7 | 153 | 2 | 2 |
| Faf du Plessis | 7 | 407 | 67.83 | 100.2 | 112 | 2 | 1 |
| Graeme Smith | 10 | 394 | 39.40 | 92.1 | 125 | 1 | 3 |
| Aiden Markram | 7 | 360 | 51.43 | 112.9 | 175 | 1 | 1 |
| Jacques Kallis | 7 | 277 | 55.40 | 82.2 | 74 | 0 | 3 |
Most wickets at The Wanderers Stadium in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 9 | 20 | 19.40 | 4.99 | 5/39 |
| Imran Tahir | 6 | 11 | 21.36 | 4.17 | 3/26 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 7 | 11 | 30.09 | 5.43 | 3/60 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 10 | 18.90 | 6.10 | 5/39 |
| Lonwabo Tsotsobe | 4 | 9 | 22.44 | 5.61 | 4/22 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 8 | 9 | 32.11 | 7.38 | 2/26 |
| Dale Steyn | 8 | 9 | 39.00 | 5.06 | 3/25 |
| Stuart Broad | 3 | 8 | 17.88 | 5.68 | 4/39 |
| Ashish Nehra | 4 | 8 | 20.88 | 5.22 | 4/35 |
| Shaun Pollock | 4 | 7 | 15.86 | 3.08 | 5/23 |
Recent matches at The Wanderers Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2026 | South Africa 365/9 (50 ov) Australia 333 (49.5 ov) | South Africa won by 32 runs |
| 22 Dec 2024 | Pakistan 308/9 (47 ov) South Africa 271 (42 ov) | Pakistan won by 36 runs (D/L) |
| 17 Dec 2023 | South Africa 116 (27.3 ov) India 117/2 (16.4 ov) | India won by 8 wickets |
| 17 Sep 2023 | South Africa 315/9 (50 ov) Australia 193 (34.1 ov) | South Africa won by 122 runs |
| 2 Apr 2023 | South Africa 370/8 (50 ov) Netherlands 224 (39.1 ov) | South Africa won by 146 runs |
| 20 Mar 2022 | Bangladesh 194/9 (50 ov) South Africa 195/3 (37.2 ov) | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| 4 Apr 2021 | South Africa 341/6 (50 ov) Pakistan 324/9 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 17 runs |
| 9 Feb 2020 | South Africa 256/7 (50 ov) England 257/8 (43.2 ov) | England won by 2 wickets |
| 3 Mar 2019 | South Africa 232/2 (38.5 ov) Sri Lanka 231 (47 ov) | South Africa won by 8 wickets |
| 27 Jan 2019 | South Africa 164 (41 ov) Pakistan 168/2 (31.3 ov) | Pakistan won by 8 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at The Wanderers Stadium in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at The Wanderers Stadium in ODI matches is 268.5 runs, from 32 innings between 2003 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at The Wanderers Stadium in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 439/2 by South Africa against West Indies on 18 January 2015.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at The Wanderers Stadium in ODI matches?
In the 37 matches with a result, teams batting first won 18 (49%) and teams batting second won 19 (51%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at The Wanderers Stadium in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 109 by Sri Lanka against India on 10 March 2003.
What is the highest successful run chase at The Wanderers Stadium in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 438.
Also known as: New Wanderers Stadium, Wanderers, Bullring.
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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.