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Hagley Oval Plunket Shield stats: average score and records
Data through 28 February 2026Last updated 28 February 2026
The average first-innings score at Hagley Oval is 268.9, based on 29 completed first innings across 30 matches played between 2013 and 2026. That is 32.2 runs lower than the Plunket Shield average of 301.1 across all grounds in the data. In 23 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 8 wins batting first against 15 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 14 of 23 decided matches (61%).
Matches
30
2013–2026
Avg 1st innings
268.9
29 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
318.4
29 innings
Won chasing
65%
15 of 23 results
Toss winner won
61%
14 of 23
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 279.7 |
| 2015 | 337.0 |
| 2016 | 266.4 |
| 2017 | 247.5 |
| 2018 | 267.0 |
| 2019 | 407.0 |
| 2021 | 259.0 |
| 2022 | 343.0 |
| 2025 | 124.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Hagley Oval (Plunket Shield)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 534/8 | Auckland Aces | 2025-12-13 | Won | |
| Canterbury | 511 | Otago Volts | 2022-11-05 | Won | |
| Canterbury | 509 | Auckland Aces | 2022-11-14 | Drawn | |
| Central Stags | 498/7 | Canterbury | 2017-11-07 | Won | |
| Northern Districts | 498/6 | Canterbury | 2019-10-21 | Drawn |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 53 | Wellington Firebirds | 2018-03-01 | Lost | |
| Otago Volts | 91 | Canterbury | 2015-10-24 | Lost | |
| Central Stags | 111 | Canterbury | 2025-03-21 | Lost | |
| Wellington Firebirds | 115 | Canterbury | 2020-10-28 | Lost | |
| Canterbury | 129 | Wellington Firebirds | 2016-03-15 | Lost |
Most runs at Hagley Oval in Plunket Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Nicholls | 28 | 1,631 | 65.24 | 57.6 | 226 | 5 | 10 |
| Cole McConchie | 31 | 1,414 | 48.76 | 54.2 | 214 | 6 | 2 |
| Peter Fulton | 23 | 1,027 | 54.05 | 59.3 | 209 | 3 | 3 |
| CD Fletcher | 32 | 1,007 | 38.73 | 43.1 | 100 | 1 | 9 |
| Todd Astle | 21 | 756 | 44.47 | 57.6 | 195 | 1 | 3 |
| CJ Bowes | 30 | 728 | 26.96 | 68.0 | 137 | 3 | 0 |
| AM Ellis | 24 | 722 | 31.39 | 51.0 | 110 | 1 | 3 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 12 | 514 | 51.40 | 48.9 | 170 | 2 | 1 |
| Dean Brownlie | 12 | 513 | 42.75 | 60.4 | 104 | 1 | 4 |
| Tom Latham | 17 | 498 | 29.29 | 47.3 | 104 | 1 | 2 |
Most wickets at Hagley Oval in Plunket Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Astle | 25 | 48 | 26.56 | 3.40 | 5/36 |
| Matthew Henry | 17 | 46 | 20.63 | 2.66 | 5/45 |
| AM Ellis | 26 | 41 | 25.93 | 2.52 | 6/35 |
| FW Sheat | 22 | 37 | 24.05 | 2.57 | 5/25 |
| EJ Nuttall | 21 | 36 | 34.89 | 4.17 | 5/72 |
| Logan van Beek | 16 | 33 | 21.48 | 3.30 | 6/57 |
| WSA Williams | 20 | 30 | 22.53 | 2.28 | 5/58 |
| MD Rae | 15 | 30 | 28.10 | 3.27 | 6/31 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 14 | 24 | 27.17 | 3.31 | 5/61 |
| RJ McCone | 14 | 24 | 30.33 | 3.00 | 4/75 |
Recent matches at Hagley Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | Otago Volts 296 Canterbury 227 | Match drawn |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Auckland Aces 138 & 324 Canterbury 534/8d | Canterbury won by an innings and 72 runs |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Central Stags 111 & 180 Canterbury 423 | Canterbury won by an innings and 132 runs |
| 11 Nov 2024 | Canterbury 361/9d & 193 Northern Districts 352/9d & 203/3 | Northern Districts won by 7 wickets |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Canterbury 413/9d & 63/2 Auckland Aces 217 & 256 | Canterbury won by 8 wickets |
| 28 Oct 2023 | Canterbury 313/9 & 333/4d Otago Volts 184 & 254/9 | Match drawn |
| 14 Nov 2022 | Canterbury 509 Auckland Aces 438 & 252/6 | Match drawn |
| 5 Nov 2022 | Canterbury 511 Otago Volts 248 & 234 | Canterbury won by an innings and 29 runs |
| 23 Oct 2021 | Central Stags 369 & 321/6d Canterbury 241 & 249/5 | Match drawn |
| 19 Mar 2021 | Central Stags 149 & 170 Canterbury 281 & 39/1 | Canterbury won by 9 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Hagley Oval in Plunket Shield matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Hagley Oval in Plunket Shield matches is 268.9 runs, from 29 innings between 2013 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Hagley Oval in Plunket Shield matches?
The highest total in the data is 534/8 by Canterbury against Auckland Aces on 13 December 2025.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Hagley Oval in Plunket Shield matches?
In the 23 matches with a result, teams batting first won 8 (35%) and teams batting second won 15 (65%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Hagley Oval in Plunket Shield matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 53 by Canterbury against Wellington Firebirds on 1 March 2018.
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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.