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Great Barrier Reef Arena cricket stats and records
Data through 22 August 2026Last updated 22 August 2026
The average first-innings score at Great Barrier Reef Arena is 199.9, based on 12 completed first innings across 12 matches played between 2022 and 2026. In 12 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 7 wins batting first against 5 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 42% of the time, and the toss winner won 67% of decided matches.
Matches
12
2022–2026
Avg 1st innings
199.9
12 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
194.8
12 innings
Won chasing
42%
5 of 12 results
Toss winner won
67%
8 of 12
Great Barrier Reef Arena average scores by format
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st inns | Won batting first | Won chasing | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's T20 (leagues & domestic) | 5 | 148.0 | 3 | 2 | 179 |
| Women's T20I | 2 | 142.5 | 1 | 1 | 145 |
| ODI | 2 | 354.0 | 2 | 0 | 431 |
| Test | 1 | 64.0 | 0 | 1 | 210 |
| First-class | 1 | 253.0 | 0 | 1 | 501 |
| List A | 1 | 349.0 | 1 | 0 | 349 |
Highest and lowest totals at Great Barrier Reef Arena
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | 501/9 | Victoria | 2023-10-14 | Won | |
| Australia | 431/2 | 50 | South Africa | 2025-08-24 | Won |
| Victoria | 349/6 | 50 | Queensland | 2023-10-19 | Won |
| Queensland | 330 | 48.1 | Victoria | 2023-10-19 | Lost |
| South Africa | 277 | 49.1 | Australia | 2025-08-22 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 64 | Australia | 2026-08-22 | Lost | |
| Bangladesh | 95 | Australia | 2026-08-22 | Lost | |
| Australia Women | 142 | 19.3 | New Zealand Women | 2024-09-22 | Won |
| Victoria | 144 | Queensland | 2023-10-14 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 155 | 24.5 | Australia | 2025-08-24 | Lost |
Most runs at Great Barrier Reef Arena
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Renshaw | 3 | 245 | 81.67 | 72.1 | 135 | 2 | 0 |
| Matt Short | 3 | 234 | 78.00 | 82.1 | 134 | 2 | 0 |
| Cameron Green | 3 | 220 | 110.00 | 102.8 | 118 | 1 | 1 |
| Travis Head | 3 | 170 | 56.67 | 122.3 | 142 | 1 | 0 |
| Suzie Bates | 4 | 153 | 51.00 | 114.2 | 82 | 0 | 1 |
| Ellyse Perry | 4 | 128 | 32.00 | 111.3 | 58 | 0 | 1 |
| J Clayton | 2 | 118 | 59.00 | 54.4 | 109 | 1 | 0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 2 | 118 | 59.00 | 90.1 | 100 | 1 | 0 |
| Madeline Penna | 3 | 114 | 57.00 | 105.6 | 57 | 0 | 1 |
| Alyssa Healy | 4 | 100 | 25.00 | 120.5 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
Most wickets at Great Barrier Reef Arena
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 2 | 10 | 5.10 | 2.55 | 6/12 |
| Amelia Kerr | 4 | 8 | 12.75 | 6.38 | 4/20 |
| Shoriful Islam | 1 | 7 | 6.86 | 3.20 | 7/48 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 2 | 7 | 13.86 | 2.88 | 5/39 |
| Anderson Cummins | 2 | 6 | 5.83 | 1.75 | 3/10 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 3 | 6 | 10.17 | 5.08 | 3/16 |
| Megan Schutt | 5 | 6 | 19.50 | 6.16 | 2/23 |
| Jack Wildermuth | 3 | 6 | 21.17 | 3.85 | 3/72 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 3 | 6 | 22.17 | 3.59 | 3/68 |
| C Connolly | 1 | 5 | 4.40 | 3.67 | 5/22 |
Recent matches at Great Barrier Reef Arena
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2026 | Bangladesh 64 & 95 Australia 210 | Australia won by an innings and 51 runs |
| 24 Aug 2025 | Australia 431/2 (50 ov) South Africa 155 (24.5 ov) | Australia won by 276 runs |
| 22 Aug 2025 | South Africa 277 (49.1 ov) Australia 193 (37.4 ov) | South Africa won by 84 runs |
| 22 Sep 2024 | Australia Women 142 (19.3 ov) New Zealand Women 113/7 (20 ov) | Australia won by 29 runs |
| 19 Sep 2024 | New Zealand Women 143/7 (20 ov) Australia Women 145/5 (18.4 ov) | Australia won by 5 wickets |
| 11 Nov 2023 | Adelaide Strikers Women 137/4 (20 ov) Brisbane Heat Women 139/6 (19.5 ov) | Brisbane Heat won by 4 wickets |
| 19 Oct 2023 | Victoria 349/6 (50 ov) Queensland 330 (48.1 ov) | Victoria won by 19 runs |
| 14 Oct 2023 | Victoria 253 & 144 Queensland 501/9d | Queensland won by an innings and 104 runs |
| 16 Oct 2022 | Sydney Sixers Women 147/6 (20 ov) Melbourne Stars Women 120/9 (20 ov) | Sydney Sixers won by 27 runs |
| 16 Oct 2022 | Adelaide Strikers Women 126/7 (20 ov) Melbourne Renegades Women 128/6 (19.5 ov) | Melbourne Renegades won by 4 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Great Barrier Reef Arena?
The average completed first-innings score at Great Barrier Reef Arena is 199.9 runs, from 12 innings between 2022 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Great Barrier Reef Arena?
The highest total in the data is 501/9 by Queensland against Victoria on 14 October 2023.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Great Barrier Reef Arena?
In the 12 matches with a result, teams batting first won 7 (58%) and teams batting second won 5 (42%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Great Barrier Reef Arena?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 64 by Bangladesh against Australia on 22 August 2026.
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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.