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Buffalo Park ODI average score and records
Data through 18 March 2023Last updated 18 March 2023
The average first-innings score at Buffalo Park is 241.9, based on 9 completed first innings across 9 matches played between 2003 and 2023. That is 8.5 runs lower than the ODI average of 250.4 across all grounds in the data. Of the 9 decided matches, 4 were won by the side batting second (44%) and 5 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 6 of 9 decided matches (67%).
Matches
9
2003–2023
Avg 1st innings
241.9
9 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
193.2
9 innings
Won chasing
44%
4 of 9 results
Toss winner won
67%
6 of 9
Scoring by phase
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 18 | 46.0 | 1.56 | 4.60 |
| Middle overs | 18 | 128.6 | 3.56 | 4.73 |
| Death overs | 14 | 55.3 | 2.50 | 6.88 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Buffalo Park (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 369/6 | 50 | Bangladesh | 2017-10-22 | Won |
| West Indies | 335/8 | 50 | South Africa | 2023-03-18 | Won |
| South Africa | 311/7 | 50 | England | 2005-02-09 | Won |
| England | 304/8 | 50 | South Africa | 2005-02-09 | Lost |
| South Africa | 287 | 41.4 | West Indies | 2023-03-18 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 122 | 33.4 | South Africa | 2015-01-21 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 152 | 49.4 | South Africa | 2006-09-18 | Lost |
| Bangladesh | 169 | 40.4 | South Africa | 2017-10-22 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 182 | 41.5 | Sri Lanka | 2003-03-15 | Lost |
| South Africa | 287 | 41.4 | West Indies | 2023-03-18 | Lost |
Most runs at Buffalo Park in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graeme Smith | 3 | 206 | 103.00 | 77.4 | 115 | 1 | 1 |
| Temba Bavuma | 2 | 192 | 96.00 | 116.4 | 144 | 1 | 0 |
| Faf du Plessis | 3 | 160 | 160.00 | 103.9 | 91 | 0 | 2 |
| Shai Hope | 1 | 128 | – | 111.3 | 128 | 1 | 0 |
| Quinton de Kock | 2 | 121 | 60.50 | 128.7 | 73 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Vaughan | 2 | 121 | 60.50 | 85.8 | 70 | 0 | 2 |
| Hashim Amla | 2 | 116 | 116.00 | 95.9 | 61 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacques Kallis | 4 | 113 | 28.25 | 76.4 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Kemp | 2 | 108 | 108.00 | 138.5 | 80 | 0 | 1 |
| Marvan Atapattu | 1 | 103 | – | 81.1 | 103 | 1 | 0 |
Most wickets at Buffalo Park in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imran Tahir | 2 | 6 | 9.17 | 3.37 | 4/28 |
| James Anderson | 1 | 4 | 6.25 | 2.50 | 4/25 |
| Andrew Hall | 2 | 4 | 12.25 | 3.13 | 3/23 |
| Jacques Kallis | 3 | 4 | 23.75 | 4.52 | 2/22 |
| Makhaya Ntini | 3 | 4 | 28.25 | 3.77 | 2/19 |
| DLS van Bunge | 1 | 3 | 5.33 | 5.33 | 3/16 |
| Vernon Philander | 1 | 3 | 9.00 | 3.38 | 3/27 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 1 | 3 | 10.00 | 5.00 | 3/30 |
| A Patel | 1 | 3 | 13.67 | 5.86 | 3/41 |
| Dane Paterson | 1 | 3 | 14.67 | 4.89 | 3/44 |
Recent matches at Buffalo Park
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2023 | West Indies 335/8 (50 ov) South Africa 287 (41.4 ov) | West Indies won by 48 runs |
| 22 Oct 2017 | South Africa 369/6 (50 ov) Bangladesh 169 (40.4 ov) | South Africa won by 200 runs |
| 21 Jan 2015 | South Africa 124/1 (24.4 ov) West Indies 122 (33.4 ov) | South Africa won by 9 wickets |
| 14 Jan 2012 | South Africa 237/5 (48.4 ov) Sri Lanka 236/6 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 5 wickets |
| 18 Sep 2006 | South Africa 156/4 (27.4 ov) Zimbabwe 152 (49.4 ov) | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
| 9 Feb 2005 | South Africa 311/7 (50 ov) England 304/8 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 7 runs |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Sri Lanka 256/5 (50 ov) Zimbabwe 182 (41.5 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 74 runs |
| 27 Feb 2003 | South Africa 254/8 (50 ov) Canada 136/5 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 118 runs |
| 16 Feb 2003 | Netherlands 142/9 (50 ov) England 144/4 (23.2 ov) | England won by 6 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Buffalo Park in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Buffalo Park in ODI matches is 241.9 runs, from 9 innings between 2003 and 2023. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Buffalo Park in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 369/6 by South Africa against Bangladesh on 22 October 2017.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Buffalo Park in ODI matches?
In the 9 matches with a result, teams batting first won 5 (56%) and teams batting second won 4 (44%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Buffalo Park in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 122 by West Indies against South Africa on 21 January 2015.
What is the highest successful run chase at Buffalo Park in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 237.
More grounds in South Africa
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- Kingsmead168 matches
- SuperSport Park161 matches
- Newlands153 matches
- St George's Park140 matches
- Senwes Park85 matches
- Boland Park70 matches
- Willowmoore Park60 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.