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Fitzherbert Park cricket stats and records
Data through 27 December 2025Last updated 27 December 2025
Across 16 matches at Fitzherbert Park from 2021 to 2025, sides batting first made 213.2 on average in completed innings (16 innings). Of the 14 decided matches, 5 were won by the side batting second (36%) and 9 by the side batting first. Captains who won the toss chose to field 50% of the time, and the toss winner won 57% of decided matches.
Matches
16
2021–2025
Avg 1st innings
213.2
16 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
197.2
16 innings
Won chasing
36%
5 of 14 results
Toss winner won
57%
8 of 14
Fitzherbert Park average scores by format
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st inns | Won batting first | Won chasing | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 6 | 308.8 | 2 | 2 | 572 |
| Women's T20 (leagues & domestic) | 5 | 129.8 | 4 | 1 | 155 |
| T20 (leagues & domestic) | 5 | 181.8 | 3 | 2 | 214 |
Highest and lowest totals at Fitzherbert Park
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stags | 572/9 | Wellington Firebirds | 2024-03-08 | Drawn | |
| Canterbury | 438/8 | Central Stags | 2022-03-20 | Drawn | |
| Auckland Aces | 406 | Central Stags | 2025-11-18 | Won | |
| Central Stags | 381 | Otago Volts | 2023-03-21 | Won | |
| Otago Volts | 300 | Central Stags | 2023-03-21 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Aces | 90 | Central Stags | 2025-03-29 | Lost | |
| Central Districts Women | 90 | 18.4 | Otago Women | 2025-01-12 | Lost |
| Central Districts Women | 118 | 19.5 | Wellington Women | 2025-12-27 | Lost |
| Wellington | 142 | 17.5 | Central Districts | 2025-12-27 | Lost |
| Northern Districts | 150 | 19.2 | Central Districts | 2023-12-27 | Lost |
Most runs at Fitzherbert Park
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Cleaver | 14 | 473 | 36.38 | 80.2 | 95 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Clarkson | 13 | 395 | 35.91 | 71.9 | 62 | 0 | 2 |
| BD Schmulian | 10 | 364 | 40.44 | 65.4 | 186 | 1 | 1 |
| Tom Bruce | 13 | 339 | 30.82 | 82.1 | 90 | 0 | 2 |
| CG Heaphy | 8 | 232 | 29.00 | 37.3 | 131 | 1 | 1 |
| NF Kelly | 6 | 218 | 36.33 | 68.8 | 105 | 1 | 1 |
| Douglas Bracewell | 4 | 216 | 108.00 | 86.7 | 93 | 0 | 2 |
| GR Hay | 7 | 211 | 35.17 | 59.6 | 57 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole McConchie | 2 | 187 | 187.00 | 75.7 | 187 | 1 | 0 |
| JCT Boyle | 6 | 183 | 30.50 | 51.5 | 117 | 1 | 0 |
Most wickets at Fitzherbert Park
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Tickner | 7 | 20 | 16.45 | 3.76 | 5/30 |
| Ajaz Patel | 12 | 18 | 30.33 | 2.71 | 6/95 |
| RL Toole | 12 | 17 | 34.29 | 3.86 | 4/78 |
| JR Lennox | 7 | 15 | 15.60 | 4.03 | 4/15 |
| LR Dudding | 6 | 15 | 21.00 | 3.39 | 5/65 |
| Logan van Beek | 5 | 14 | 24.64 | 4.10 | 6/80 |
| CL Green | 5 | 8 | 12.12 | 5.39 | 2/12 |
| Josh Clarkson | 10 | 8 | 36.12 | 4.10 | 4/63 |
| AR Schaw | 4 | 7 | 10.71 | 2.59 | 3/18 |
| J McKenzie | 2 | 6 | 9.17 | 2.39 | 5/35 |
Recent matches at Fitzherbert Park
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 2025 | Wellington Women 136/5 (20 ov) Central Districts Women 118 (19.5 ov) | Wellington won by 18 runs |
| 27 Dec 2025 | Central Districts 188/7 (20 ov) Wellington 142 (17.5 ov) | Central Districts won by 46 runs |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Auckland Aces 406 Central Stags 191 & 154 | Auckland Aces won by an innings and 61 runs |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Auckland Aces 184 & 90 Central Stags 219 & 56/1 | Central Stags won by 9 wickets |
| 12 Jan 2025 | Central Districts 133/6 (20 ov) Otago 134/2 (9.4 ov) | Otago won by 8 wickets |
| 12 Jan 2025 | Central Districts Women 90 (18.4 ov) Otago Women 92/6 (18.1 ov) | Otago won by 4 wickets |
| 8 Mar 2024 | Central Stags 572/9d Wellington Firebirds 295 & 290/9 | Match drawn |
| 27 Dec 2023 | Central Districts Women 141/7 (20 ov) Northern Districts Women 135/7 (20 ov) | Central Districts won by 6 runs |
| 27 Dec 2023 | Central Districts 206/5 (20 ov) Northern Districts 150 (19.2 ov) | Central Districts won by 56 runs |
| 21 Mar 2023 | Central Stags 381 & 190/5 Otago Volts 268 & 300 | Central Stags won by 5 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Fitzherbert Park?
The average completed first-innings score at Fitzherbert Park is 213.2 runs, from 16 innings between 2021 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Fitzherbert Park?
The highest total in the data is 572/9 by Central Stags against Wellington Firebirds on 8 March 2024.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Fitzherbert Park?
In the 14 matches with a result, teams batting first won 9 (64%) and teams batting second won 5 (36%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Fitzherbert Park?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 90 by Auckland Aces against Central Stags on 29 March 2025.
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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.