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Eden Park T20I average score and records
Data through 20 March 2026Last updated 20 March 2026
Eden Park has hosted 33 T20I matches in the data (2005–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 175.5 from 27 innings. That is 25.3 runs higher than the T20I average of 150.2 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 15 of 28 matches with a result (54%), and teams batting second won 13 (46%). The toss winner went on to win 10 of 28 decided matches (36%).
Matches
33
2005–2026
Avg 1st innings
175.5
27 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
157.8
27 innings
Won chasing
46%
13 of 28 results
Toss winner won
36%
10 of 28
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 120.5 |
| 2008 | 169.5 |
| 2012 | 162.0 |
| 2016 | 156.5 |
| 2018 | 222.0 |
| 2019 | 168.5 |
| 2020 | 162.7 |
| 2024 | 200.0 |
| 2025 | 191.7 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 58 | 53.8 | 1.76 | 8.97 |
| Middle overs | 58 | 71.6 | 3.14 | 8.34 |
| Death overs | 52 | 42.9 | 2.21 | 9.89 |
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 Eden Park (T20I)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 245/5 | 18.5 | New Zealand | 2018-02-16 | Won |
| New Zealand | 243/6 | 20 | Australia | 2018-02-16 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 226/8 | 20 | Pakistan | 2024-01-12 | Won |
| Australia | 214/5 | 20 | New Zealand | 2005-02-17 | Won |
| England | 214/7 | 20 | New Zealand | 2013-02-09 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 76 | 9.3 | New Zealand | 2021-04-01 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 107 | 14.5 | South Africa | 2017-02-17 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 115 | 18.2 | New Zealand | 2006-12-26 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 144 | 16.5 | New Zealand | 2019-01-11 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 152 | 19.2 | England | 2008-02-05 | Lost |
Most runs at Eden Park in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | 17 | 626 | 39.12 | 170.1 | 105 | 1 | 4 |
| Colin Munro | 13 | 421 | 35.08 | 183.8 | 76 | 0 | 4 |
| Ross Taylor | 14 | 334 | 33.40 | 116.8 | 63 | 0 | 2 |
| Kane Williamson | 12 | 321 | 29.18 | 124.4 | 70 | 0 | 3 |
| Mark Chapman | 11 | 315 | 35.00 | 177.0 | 94 | 0 | 2 |
| Tim Seifert | 13 | 220 | 20.00 | 140.1 | 57 | 0 | 1 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 7 | 197 | 32.83 | 174.3 | 66 | 0 | 2 |
| Mitchell Santner | 13 | 187 | 26.71 | 133.6 | 55 | 0 | 1 |
| Brendon McCullum | 9 | 179 | 22.38 | 120.1 | 60 | 0 | 1 |
| Glenn Phillips | 8 | 170 | 24.29 | 140.5 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
Most wickets at Eden Park in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 16 | 23 | 20.70 | 8.73 | 5/18 |
| Mitchell Santner | 17 | 17 | 26.65 | 8.14 | 3/31 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 6 | 15 | 7.13 | 5.14 | 5/21 |
| Adam Milne | 9 | 14 | 22.14 | 9.69 | 4/37 |
| Ish Sodhi | 14 | 14 | 30.86 | 9.09 | 3/30 |
| Kyle Mills | 5 | 11 | 16.64 | 9.15 | 3/37 |
| James Neesham | 7 | 9 | 17.44 | 8.49 | 3/16 |
| Haris Rauf | 3 | 8 | 11.50 | 7.67 | 3/29 |
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 8 | 13.75 | 7.33 | 4/33 |
| Trent Boult | 10 | 8 | 42.50 | 9.49 | 2/8 |
Recent matches at Eden Park
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | South Africa 136/9 (20 ov) New Zealand 137/2 (16.2 ov) | New Zealand won by 8 wickets |
| 6 Nov 2025 | New Zealand 207/5 (20 ov) West Indies 204/8 (20 ov) | New Zealand won by 3 runs |
| 5 Nov 2025 | West Indies 164/6 (20 ov) New Zealand 157/9 (20 ov) | West Indies won by 7 runs |
| 23 Oct 2025 | New Zealand 38/1 (3.4 ov) England – | No result |
| 21 Mar 2025 | New Zealand 204 (19.5 ov) Pakistan 207/1 (16 ov) | Pakistan won by 9 wickets |
| 25 Feb 2024 | Australia 118/4 (10.4 ov) New Zealand 98/3 (10 ov) | Australia won by 27 runs (D/L) |
| 23 Feb 2024 | Australia 174 (19.5 ov) New Zealand 102/9 (17 ov) | Australia won by 72 runs |
| 12 Jan 2024 | New Zealand 226/8 (20 ov) Pakistan 180 (18 ov) | New Zealand won by 46 runs |
| 2 Apr 2023 | Sri Lanka 196/5 (20 ov) New Zealand 196/8 (20 ov) | Match tied (Sri Lanka won the Super Over) |
| 1 Apr 2021 | New Zealand 141/4 (10 ov) Bangladesh 76 (9.3 ov) | New Zealand won by 65 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Eden Park in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Eden Park in T20I matches is 175.5 runs, from 27 innings between 2005 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Eden Park in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 245/5 by Australia against New Zealand on 16 February 2018.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Eden Park in T20I matches?
In the 28 matches with a result, teams batting first won 15 (54%) and teams batting second won 13 (46%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Eden Park in T20I matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 76 by Bangladesh against New Zealand on 1 April 2021.
What is the highest successful run chase at Eden Park in T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 245.
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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.