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The Wanderers Stadium Test average score and records
Data through 8 March 2023Last updated 8 March 2023
The average first-innings score at The Wanderers Stadium is 297.8, based on 19 completed first innings across 19 matches played between 2003 and 2023. That is 45.9 runs lower than the Test average of 343.7 across all grounds in the data. Of the 18 decided matches, 7 were won by the side batting second (39%) and 11 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 12 of 18 decided matches (67%).
Matches
19
2003–2023
Avg 1st innings
297.8
19 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
227.3
19 innings
Won chasing
39%
7 of 18 results
Toss winner won
67%
12 of 18
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 223.7 |
| 2013 | 266.5 |
| 2018 | 337.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at The Wanderers Stadium (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 561 | West Indies | 2003-12-12 | Won | |
| South Africa | 488 | Australia | 2018-03-30 | Won | |
| Australia | 466 | South Africa | 2009-02-26 | Won | |
| South Africa | 450/7 | India | 2013-12-18 | Drawn | |
| South Africa | 426 | Sri Lanka | 2017-01-12 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 49 | South Africa | 2013-02-01 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 83 | England | 2016-01-14 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 84 | India | 2006-12-15 | Lost | |
| West Indies | 106 | South Africa | 2023-03-08 | Lost | |
| New Zealand | 118 | South Africa | 2007-11-08 | Lost |
Most runs at The Wanderers Stadium in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashim Amla | 24 | 1,144 | 52.00 | 47.2 | 176 | 3 | 7 |
| Jacques Kallis | 19 | 768 | 40.42 | 54.1 | 186 | 2 | 2 |
| AB de Villiers | 22 | 753 | 37.65 | 56.1 | 104 | 3 | 4 |
| Graeme Smith | 17 | 741 | 43.59 | 63.8 | 132 | 2 | 5 |
| Dean Elgar | 18 | 694 | 46.27 | 45.2 | 127 | 1 | 3 |
| Temba Bavuma | 14 | 510 | 46.36 | 58.3 | 172 | 1 | 2 |
| Aiden Markram | 12 | 499 | 45.36 | 66.1 | 152 | 1 | 2 |
| Faf du Plessis | 13 | 417 | 32.08 | 43.5 | 134 | 2 | 0 |
| Ashwell Prince | 11 | 367 | 40.78 | 44.8 | 97 | 0 | 3 |
| Quinton de Kock | 10 | 357 | 35.70 | 70.6 | 129 | 1 | 1 |
Most wickets at The Wanderers Stadium in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | 17 | 48 | 21.54 | 3.27 | 6/8 |
| Vernon Philander | 16 | 41 | 16.17 | 2.51 | 6/21 |
| Makhaya Ntini | 12 | 38 | 19.74 | 3.37 | 6/100 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 14 | 34 | 19.76 | 3.30 | 5/78 |
| Morne Morkel | 16 | 29 | 25.45 | 3.03 | 4/59 |
| Jacques Kallis | 18 | 22 | 29.73 | 3.25 | 3/22 |
| Duanne Olivier | 6 | 17 | 17.47 | 3.96 | 5/51 |
| Shaun Pollock | 8 | 17 | 20.71 | 2.49 | 4/31 |
| Anderson Cummins | 4 | 16 | 16.12 | 2.84 | 6/79 |
| Anrich Nortje | 4 | 15 | 19.40 | 4.25 | 6/56 |
Recent matches at The Wanderers Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 2023 | South Africa 320 & 321 West Indies 251 & 106 | South Africa won by 284 runs |
| 3 Jan 2022 | India 202 & 266 South Africa 229 & 243/3 | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| 3 Jan 2021 | Sri Lanka 157 & 211 South Africa 302 & 67/0 | South Africa won by 10 wickets |
| 24 Jan 2020 | South Africa 183 & 274 England 400 & 248 | England won by 191 runs |
| 11 Jan 2019 | South Africa 262 & 303 Pakistan 185 & 273 | South Africa won by 107 runs |
| 30 Mar 2018 | South Africa 488 & 344/6d Australia 221 & 119 | South Africa won by 492 runs |
| 24 Jan 2018 | India 187 & 247 South Africa 194 & 177 | India won by 63 runs |
| 12 Jan 2017 | South Africa 426 Sri Lanka 131 & 177 | South Africa won by an innings and 118 runs |
| 14 Jan 2016 | South Africa 313 & 83 England 323 & 74/3 | England won by 7 wickets |
| 18 Dec 2013 | South Africa 244 & 450/7 India 280 & 421 | Match drawn |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at The Wanderers Stadium in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at The Wanderers Stadium in Test matches is 297.8 runs, from 19 innings between 2003 and 2023. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at The Wanderers Stadium in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 561 by South Africa against West Indies on 12 December 2003.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at The Wanderers Stadium in Test matches?
In the 18 matches with a result, teams batting first won 11 (61%) and teams batting second won 7 (39%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at The Wanderers Stadium in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 49 by Pakistan against South Africa on 1 February 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.