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Harare Sports Club ODI average score and records
Data through 20 September 2026Last updated 20 September 2026
Across 116 matches at Harare Sports Club from 2003 to 2026, sides batting first made 242.1 on average in completed innings (100 innings). That is 8.3 runs lower than the ODI average of 250.4 across all grounds in the data. Of the 114 decided matches, 62 were won by the side batting second (54%) and 52 by the side batting first. Captains who won the toss chose to field 78% of the time, and the toss winner won 44% of decided matches.
Matches
116
2003–2026
Avg 1st innings
242.1
100 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
212.2
100 innings
Won chasing
54%
62 of 114 results
Toss winner won
44%
50 of 114
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 212.5 |
| 2004 | 226.9 |
| 2005 | 247.5 |
| 2007 | 282.5 |
| 2008 | 115.3 |
| 2010 | 224.2 |
| 2011 | 229.6 |
| 2013 | 251.3 |
| 2014 | 269.6 |
| 2015 | 246.1 |
| 2016 | 168.0 |
| 2018 | 252.6 |
| 2021 | 271.3 |
| 2022 | 248.0 |
| 2023 | 264.9 |
| 2025 | 271.8 |
| 2026 | 251.3 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Harare
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 206 | 42.4 | 1.28 | 4.24 |
| Middle overs | 206 | 136.6 | 3.72 | 4.79 |
| Death overs | 167 | 57.3 | 2.81 | 7.10 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Harare Sports Club (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 408/6 | 50 | United States of America | 2023-06-26 | Won |
| Netherlands | 362/7 | 47.5 | Oman | 2023-07-03 | Won |
| Australia | 356/6 | 50 | Zimbabwe | 2026-09-18 | Won |
| Australia | 350/6 | 50 | Zimbabwe | 2014-08-25 | Won |
| Zimbabwe | 340/2 | 50 | Namibia | 2003-02-10 | Won |
Most runs at Harare Sports Club in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 56 | 2,089 | 45.41 | 91.7 | 135 | 5 | 11 |
| Brendan Taylor | 45 | 1,559 | 38.02 | 74.5 | 138 | 4 | 6 |
| Sean Williams | 44 | 1,399 | 35.87 | 97.7 | 174 | 2 | 7 |
| Hamilton Masakadza | 46 | 1,259 | 27.37 | 67.2 | 85 | 0 | 9 |
| Craig Ervine | 34 | 1,185 | 43.89 | 85.3 | 130 | 3 | 7 |
| Tatenda Taibu | 32 | 959 | 38.36 | 71.8 | 107 | 1 | 6 |
| Justice Chibhabha | 29 | 864 | 29.79 | 66.4 | 90 | 0 | 6 |
| Elton Chigumbura | 46 | 838 | 20.95 | 80.0 | 104 | 1 | 4 |
| Vusi Sibanda | 38 | 799 | 21.03 | 59.4 | 96 | 0 | 6 |
| Regis Chakabva | 14 | 497 | 38.23 | 84.7 | 102 | 1 | 3 |
Most wickets at Harare Sports Club in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 45 | 39 | 40.18 | 5.00 | 4/55 |
| Richard Ngarava | 22 | 36 | 26.72 | 5.03 | 4/43 |
| Tendai Chatara | 25 | 29 | 37.41 | 5.34 | 3/25 |
| Prosper Utseya | 38 | 29 | 56.97 | 4.73 | 5/36 |
| B Evans | 18 | 27 | 29.96 | 5.72 | 5/54 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 24 | 25 | 40.44 | 4.80 | 4/51 |
| Brian Vitori | 12 | 21 | 26.19 | 5.21 | 5/20 |
| Luke Jongwe | 17 | 18 | 36.83 | 5.82 | 3/51 |
| Elton Chigumbura | 30 | 18 | 47.56 | 5.68 | 3/25 |
| Sean Williams | 38 | 18 | 58.28 | 4.76 | 3/41 |
Recent matches at Harare Sports Club
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2026 | Zimbabwe 271/8 (50 ov) Australia 272/9 (49.5 ov) | Australia won by 1 wicket |
| 18 Sep 2026 | Australia 356/6 (50 ov) Zimbabwe 272 (48.3 ov) | Australia won by 84 runs |
| 15 Sep 2026 | Australia 294/8 (50 ov) Zimbabwe 235 (45.1 ov) | Australia won by 59 runs |
| 11 Jul 2026 | Zimbabwe 199 (48.1 ov) Bangladesh 200/3 (36 ov) | Bangladesh won by 7 wickets |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Zimbabwe 247/6 (50 ov) Bangladesh 234 (48.1 ov) | Zimbabwe won by 13 runs |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Zimbabwe 141 (36.4 ov) Bangladesh 116 (33.1 ov) | Zimbabwe won by 25 runs |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Zimbabwe 277/7 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 278/5 (49.3 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Sri Lanka 298/6 (50 ov) Zimbabwe 291/8 (50 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 7 runs |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Ireland 240/6 (50 ov) Zimbabwe 246/1 (39.3 ov) | Zimbabwe won by 9 wickets |
| 16 Feb 2025 | Zimbabwe 245 (49 ov) Ireland 249/4 (48.4 ov) | Ireland won by 6 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Harare Sports Club in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Harare Sports Club in ODI matches is 242.1 runs, from 100 innings between 2003 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Harare Sports Club in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 408/6 by Zimbabwe against United States of America on 26 June 2023.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Harare Sports Club in ODI matches?
In the 114 matches with a result, teams batting first won 52 (46%) and teams batting second won 62 (54%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Harare Sports Club in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 65 by Zimbabwe against India on 29 August 2005.
What is the highest successful run chase at Harare Sports Club in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 328.
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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.