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Harare Sports Club Test average score and records
Data through 28 June 2026Last updated 28 June 2026
The average first-innings score at Harare Sports Club is 366.7, based on 15 completed first innings across 15 matches played between 2005 and 2026. For comparison, the average across every Test ground in the data is 343.7, so Harare Sports Club is 22.9 runs above it. Of the 14 decided matches, 4 were won by the side batting second (29%) and 10 by the side batting first. Captains who won the toss chose to field 47% of the time, and the toss winner won 36% of decided matches.
Matches
15
2005–2026
Avg 1st innings
366.7
15 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
294.2
15 innings
Won chasing
29%
4 of 14 results
Toss winner won
36%
5 of 14
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 330.8 |
| 2016 | 520.5 |
| 2020 | 382.0 |
| 2021 | 384.7 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Harare Sports Club (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 59 | New Zealand | 2005-08-07 | Lost | |
| Zimbabwe | 99 | New Zealand | 2005-08-07 | Lost | |
| Zimbabwe | 120 | Pakistan | 2013-09-03 | Lost | |
| Zimbabwe | 132 | Pakistan | 2021-05-07 | Lost | |
| Bangladesh | 134 | Zimbabwe | 2013-04-17 | Lost |
Most runs at Harare Sports Club in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Taylor | 23 | 1,151 | 54.81 | 59.1 | 171 | 3 | 7 |
| Hamilton Masakadza | 18 | 567 | 33.35 | 41.9 | 111 | 2 | 1 |
| Sean Williams | 10 | 397 | 44.11 | 62.2 | 107 | 1 | 2 |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | 8 | 383 | 54.71 | 48.9 | 110 | 1 | 2 |
| Craig Ervine | 11 | 366 | 36.60 | 51.0 | 85 | 0 | 4 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 6 | 330 | 55.00 | 52.2 | 127 | 1 | 2 |
| Younis Khan | 4 | 309 | 103.00 | 45.2 | 200 | 1 | 1 |
| Regis Chakabva | 14 | 307 | 25.58 | 41.2 | 80 | 0 | 1 |
| Kusal Mendis | 7 | 297 | 49.50 | 49.7 | 116 | 1 | 1 |
| Angelo Mathews | 3 | 277 | 138.50 | 39.9 | 200 | 1 | 1 |
Most wickets at Harare Sports Club in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangana Herath | 4 | 19 | 15.11 | 2.47 | 8/63 |
| Graeme Cremer | 9 | 19 | 38.53 | 3.89 | 4/4 |
| Robiul Islam | 6 | 18 | 24.83 | 2.92 | 6/71 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 6 | 17 | 21.18 | 2.71 | 4/65 |
| Suranga Lakmal | 8 | 17 | 22.12 | 2.22 | 4/27 |
| Hasan Ali | 4 | 14 | 8.93 | 2.48 | 5/27 |
| Saeed Ajmal | 4 | 14 | 19.00 | 2.71 | 7/95 |
| Kyle Jarvis | 7 | 14 | 36.57 | 3.42 | 4/40 |
| Donald Tiripano | 13 | 14 | 48.00 | 2.64 | 3/89 |
| Shingirai Masakadza | 6 | 13 | 23.69 | 2.54 | 4/32 |
Recent matches at Harare Sports Club
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2026 | Bangladesh 140 & 185 Zimbabwe 410 | Zimbabwe won by an innings and 85 runs |
| 7 Jul 2021 | Bangladesh 468 & 284/1d Zimbabwe 276 & 256 | Bangladesh won by 220 runs |
| 7 May 2021 | Pakistan 510/8d Zimbabwe 132 & 231 | Pakistan won by an innings and 147 runs |
| 29 Apr 2021 | Zimbabwe 176 & 134/9 Pakistan 426 | Pakistan won by an innings and 116 runs |
| 27 Jan 2020 | Zimbabwe 406 & 247/7d Sri Lanka 293 & 204/3 | Match drawn |
| 19 Jan 2020 | Zimbabwe 358 & 170 Sri Lanka 515/9d & 14/0 | Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets |
| 6 Nov 2016 | Zimbabwe 272 & 233 Sri Lanka 504 & 258/9d | Sri Lanka won by 257 runs |
| 29 Oct 2016 | Zimbabwe 373 & 186 Sri Lanka 537 & 247/6d | Sri Lanka won by 225 runs |
| 9 Aug 2014 | Zimbabwe 256 & 181 South Africa 397 & 44/1 | South Africa won by 9 wickets |
| 10 Sep 2013 | Zimbabwe 294 & 199 Pakistan 230 & 239 | Zimbabwe won by 24 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Harare Sports Club in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Harare Sports Club in Test matches is 366.7 runs, from 15 innings between 2005 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Harare Sports Club in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 537 by Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe on 29 October 2016.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Harare Sports Club in Test matches?
In the 14 matches with a result, teams batting first won 10 (71%) and teams batting second won 4 (29%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Harare Sports Club in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 59 by Zimbabwe against New Zealand on 7 August 2005.
Also known as: Harare.
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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.