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University Oval, Dunedin Women's T20 average score and records
Data through 18 January 2026Last updated 18 January 2026
The average first-innings score at University Oval, Dunedin is 129.8, based on 16 completed first innings across 19 matches played between 2020 and 2026. For comparison, the average across every Women's T20 ground in the data is 139.4, so University Oval, Dunedin is 9.6 runs below it. In 18 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 4 wins batting first against 14 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 7 of 18 decided matches (39%).
Matches
19
2020–2026
Avg 1st innings
129.8
16 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
127.1
16 innings
Won chasing
78%
14 of 18 results
Toss winner won
39%
7 of 18
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 130.4 |
| 2022 | 127.0 |
| 2023 | 133.7 |
| 2025 | 115.0 |
| 2026 | 164.5 |
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 | 34 | 38.4 | 1.24 | 6.39 |
| Middle overs | 34 | 57.4 | 2.35 | 6.64 |
| Death overs | 30 | 33.9 | 2.23 | 7.79 |
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 (Women's T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otago Women | 169/6 | 18.2 | Auckland Women | 2026-01-12 | Won |
| Auckland Women | 168/5 | 20 | Otago Women | 2026-01-12 | Lost |
| Otago Women | 167/6 | 19.5 | Canterbury Women | 2023-02-06 | Won |
| Canterbury Women | 166/4 | 20 | Otago Women | 2023-02-06 | Lost |
| Northern Districts Women | 162/5 | 19.3 | Otago Women | 2026-01-18 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Districts Women | 108 | 20 | Otago Women | 2023-01-29 | Lost |
| Central Districts Women | 126 | 20 | Otago Women | 2021-11-28 | Lost |
Most runs at University Oval, Dunedin in Women's T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzie Bates | 10 | 405 | 40.50 | 125.4 | 75 | 0 | 4 |
| PM Inglis | 17 | 331 | 25.46 | 99.7 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Martin | 8 | 190 | 23.75 | 104.4 | 85 | 0 | 1 |
| JM Watkin | 7 | 187 | 31.17 | 121.4 | 60 | 0 | 1 |
| CG Blakely | 16 | 184 | 15.33 | 110.2 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| FC Leydon-Davis | 10 | 175 | 35.00 | 93.6 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| IR James | 13 | 147 | 14.70 | 108.1 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Sophie Devine | 2 | 146 | 146.00 | 200.0 | 108 | 1 | 0 |
| KE Broadmore | 8 | 141 | 23.50 | 93.4 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| KG Anderson | 4 | 126 | 31.50 | 104.1 | 59 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at University Oval, Dunedin in Women's T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EJ Black | 19 | 23 | 21.00 | 6.88 | 4/17 |
| SA Oldershaw | 11 | 13 | 16.46 | 6.11 | 3/16 |
| EJ Carson | 13 | 12 | 23.25 | 6.18 | 3/18 |
| JM Watkin | 7 | 11 | 11.00 | 4.78 | 2/5 |
| Hayley Jensen | 12 | 11 | 23.36 | 6.12 | 4/20 |
| NH Patel | 5 | 7 | 12.57 | 5.87 | 3/13 |
| N Baird | 2 | 5 | 8.60 | 5.38 | 3/23 |
| SR Asmussen | 3 | 5 | 12.60 | 6.30 | 5/17 |
| KE Broadmore | 8 | 5 | 38.00 | 6.55 | 2/26 |
| JO Penfold | 1 | 4 | 7.25 | 7.25 | 4/29 |
Recent matches at University Oval, Dunedin
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2026 | Otago Women 161/6 (20 ov) Northern Districts Women 162/5 (19.3 ov) | Northern Districts won by 5 wickets |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Wellington Women 143/7 (20 ov) Otago Women 25/0 (4 ov) | No result |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Auckland Women 168/5 (20 ov) Otago Women 169/6 (18.2 ov) | Otago won by 4 wickets |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Wellington Women 120/5 (20 ov) Otago Women 123/3 (18 ov) | Otago won by 7 wickets |
| 16 Jan 2025 | Otago Women 110/9 (20 ov) Northern Districts Women 113/3 (14 ov) | Northern Districts won by 7 wickets |
| 23 Jan 2024 | Northern Districts Women 94/1 (12 ov) Otago Women 64/6 (9 ov) | Northern Districts won by 22 runs (D/L) |
| 19 Jan 2024 | Central Districts Women 107/7 (20 ov) Otago Women 111/4 (16.3 ov) | Otago won by 6 wickets |
| 9 Feb 2023 | Otago Women 81/9 (13 ov) Canterbury Women 82/3 (12.3 ov) | Canterbury won by 7 wickets |
| 6 Feb 2023 | Canterbury Women 166/4 (20 ov) Otago Women 167/6 (19.5 ov) | Otago won by 4 wickets |
| 29 Jan 2023 | Central Districts Women 108 (20 ov) Otago Women 111/4 (19.2 ov) | Otago won by 6 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at University Oval, Dunedin in Women's T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at University Oval, Dunedin in Women's T20 matches is 129.8 runs, from 16 innings between 2020 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at University Oval, Dunedin in Women's T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 169/6 by Otago Women against Auckland Women on 12 January 2026.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at University Oval, Dunedin in Women's T20 matches?
In the 18 matches with a result, teams batting first won 4 (22%) and teams batting second won 14 (78%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at University Oval, Dunedin in Women's T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 108 by Central Districts Women against Otago Women on 29 January 2023.
What is the highest successful run chase at University Oval, Dunedin in Women's T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 169.
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.