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University Oval, Dunedin Super Smash stats: average score and records
Data through 18 January 2026Last updated 18 January 2026
The average first-innings score at University Oval, Dunedin is 177.2, based on 20 completed first innings across 25 matches played between 2018 and 2026. That is 7.1 runs higher than the Super Smash average of 170.1 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 7 of 21 matches with a result (33%), and teams batting second won 14 (67%). The toss winner went on to win 10 of 21 decided matches (48%).
Matches
25
2018–2026
Avg 1st innings
177.2
20 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
169.9
20 innings
Won chasing
67%
14 of 21 results
Toss winner won
48%
10 of 21
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 160.3 |
| 2021 | 182.2 |
| 2022 | 187.5 |
| 2023 | 157.7 |
| 2025 | 199.0 |
| 2026 | 195.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at University of Otago Oval
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 42 | 53.0 | 1.40 | 8.84 |
| Middle overs | 42 | 73.9 | 2.19 | 8.21 |
| Death overs | 42 | 44.8 | 1.95 | 10.72 |
T20 phases: overs 1–6, 7–15, 16–20 (The Hundred: first 25 balls, middle, last 25 balls). Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at University Oval, Dunedin (Super Smash)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Districts | 231/3 | 20 | Otago | 2026-01-18 | Won |
| Central Districts | 223/5 | 20 | Otago | 2021-01-08 | Won |
| Wellington | 221/3 | 20 | Otago | 2019-01-27 | Won |
| Northern Districts | 212/2 | 20 | Otago | 2025-01-16 | Won |
| Otago | 210/8 | 20 | Wellington | 2019-01-27 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otago | 153 | 18.5 | Wellington | 2025-01-18 | Lost |
| Otago | 159 | 20 | Auckland | 2026-01-12 | Lost |
Most runs at University Oval, Dunedin in Super Smash matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Broom | 12 | 382 | 31.83 | 134.0 | 65 | 0 | 3 |
| Hamish Rutherford | 15 | 361 | 25.79 | 146.7 | 82 | 0 | 2 |
| KD Clarke | 6 | 355 | 71.00 | 166.7 | 106 | 2 | 1 |
| D Foxcroft | 9 | 354 | 70.80 | 134.6 | 82 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Conway | 4 | 298 | 298.00 | 169.3 | 105 | 2 | 1 |
| AK Kitchen | 9 | 268 | 33.50 | 149.7 | 57 | 0 | 1 |
| NF Kelly | 9 | 234 | 33.43 | 130.7 | 75 | 0 | 3 |
| LC Johnson | 11 | 217 | 21.70 | 134.0 | 63 | 0 | 1 |
| MW Chu | 12 | 186 | 16.91 | 147.6 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| JM Gibson | 7 | 166 | 41.50 | 156.6 | 75 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at University Oval, Dunedin in Super Smash matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Rae | 11 | 12 | 28.67 | 9.34 | 3/18 |
| Jacob Duffy | 19 | 12 | 50.83 | 8.97 | 2/14 |
| MB Bacon | 15 | 11 | 46.09 | 9.57 | 2/27 |
| MJG Rippon | 14 | 10 | 43.90 | 8.61 | 2/23 |
| BNJ Lockrose | 10 | 9 | 31.22 | 7.53 | 2/24 |
| JR Lennox | 3 | 7 | 9.14 | 6.40 | 4/28 |
| HB Shipley | 2 | 5 | 8.80 | 5.50 | 4/23 |
| Neil Wagner | 2 | 5 | 12.20 | 8.71 | 3/30 |
| T Muller | 4 | 5 | 16.80 | 8.40 | 3/33 |
| MJ Fisher | 3 | 5 | 19.40 | 8.08 | 2/21 |
Recent matches at University Oval, Dunedin
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2026 | Northern Districts 231/3 (20 ov) Otago 200/8 (20 ov) | Northern Districts won by 31 runs |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Wellington 132/7 (16 ov) Otago 136/5 (15.4 ov) | Otago won by 5 wickets |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Otago 159 (20 ov) Auckland 161/5 (18.4 ov) | Auckland won by 5 wickets |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Wellington 186/3 (20 ov) Otago 153 (18.5 ov) | Wellington won by 33 runs |
| 16 Jan 2025 | Northern Districts 212/2 (20 ov) Otago 204/8 (20 ov) | Northern Districts won by 8 runs |
| 23 Jan 2024 | Northern Districts 36/5 (7.2 ov) Otago – | No result |
| 19 Jan 2024 | Otago 139/5 (20 ov) Central Districts 139/8 (20 ov) | Match tied |
| 9 Feb 2023 | Northern Districts 199/4 (18 ov) Otago 160/9 (15 ov) | Northern Districts won by 16 runs (D/L) |
| 6 Feb 2023 | Otago 166/8 (20 ov) Canterbury 167/2 (16.5 ov) | Canterbury won by 8 wickets |
| 29 Jan 2023 | Central Districts 187/5 (20 ov) Otago 190/6 (19.3 ov) | Otago won by 4 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at University Oval, Dunedin in Super Smash matches?
The average completed first-innings score at University Oval, Dunedin in Super Smash matches is 177.2 runs, from 20 innings between 2018 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at University Oval, Dunedin in Super Smash matches?
The highest total in the data is 231/3 by Northern Districts against Otago on 18 January 2026.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at University Oval, Dunedin in Super Smash matches?
In the 21 matches with a result, teams batting first won 7 (33%) and teams batting second won 14 (67%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at University Oval, Dunedin in Super Smash matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 153 by Otago against Wellington on 18 January 2025.
What is the highest successful run chase at University Oval, Dunedin in Super Smash matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 191.
Also known as: University of Otago Oval, University Oval.
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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.