Durban, South Africa · ODI
Kingsmead ODI average score and records
Data through 24 September 2026Last updated 24 September 2026
The average first-innings score at Kingsmead is 266.0, based on 20 completed first innings across 29 matches played between 2003 and 2026. That is 15.6 runs higher than the ODI average of 250.4 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 14 of 23 matches with a result (61%), and teams batting second won 9 (39%). The toss winner went on to win 12 of 23 decided matches (52%).
Matches
29
2003–2026
Avg 1st innings
266.0
20 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
207.7
20 innings
Won chasing
39%
9 of 23 results
Toss winner won
52%
12 of 23
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 218.5 |
| 2006 | 247.0 |
| 2007 | 299.5 |
| 2011 | 255.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Kingsmead Durban
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 42 | 48.8 | 1.29 | 4.88 |
| Middle overs | 42 | 136.7 | 4.33 | 4.74 |
| Death overs | 35 | 60.2 | 2.63 | 7.11 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Kingsmead (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 372/6 | 49.2 | Australia | 2016-10-05 | Won |
| Australia | 371/6 | 50 | South Africa | 2016-10-05 | Lost |
| Pakistan | 351/4 | 50 | South Africa | 2007-02-07 | Won |
| South Africa | 331/5 | 50 | Sri Lanka | 2019-03-10 | Won |
| South Africa | 329/6 | 50 | Zimbabwe | 2005-02-27 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 91 | 29.1 | South Africa | 2006-11-22 | Lost |
| Africa XI | 106 | 32.5 | Asia XI | 2005-08-21 | No result |
| Bangladesh | 120 | 28 | Canada | 2003-02-11 | Lost |
| South Africa | 145 | 33.1 | Australia | 2009-04-03 | Lost |
| India | 146 | 35.1 | South Africa | 2013-12-08 | Lost |
Most runs at Kingsmead in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB de Villiers | 13 | 596 | 45.85 | 87.8 | 87 | 0 | 6 |
| David Miller | 12 | 516 | 64.50 | 103.4 | 118 | 2 | 2 |
| Hashim Amla | 11 | 403 | 36.64 | 94.4 | 100 | 1 | 3 |
| Graeme Smith | 15 | 384 | 25.60 | 80.5 | 117 | 1 | 2 |
| Quinton de Kock | 7 | 373 | 53.29 | 97.9 | 121 | 2 | 1 |
| Herschelle Gibbs | 9 | 362 | 45.25 | 84.2 | 118 | 1 | 2 |
| Faf du Plessis | 7 | 323 | 46.14 | 96.7 | 120 | 2 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 10 | 294 | 29.40 | 72.1 | 73 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacques Kallis | 12 | 286 | 31.78 | 66.2 | 119 | 1 | 1 |
| Mark Boucher | 10 | 199 | 33.17 | 88.8 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
Most wickets at Kingsmead in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | 9 | 16 | 20.44 | 4.79 | 3/17 |
| Jacques Kallis | 7 | 13 | 12.23 | 4.28 | 3/3 |
| Zaheer Khan | 5 | 12 | 13.42 | 3.44 | 3/14 |
| Imran Tahir | 6 | 11 | 19.64 | 4.33 | 3/30 |
| Andre Nel | 5 | 10 | 21.00 | 4.57 | 4/13 |
| Morne Morkel | 7 | 10 | 29.90 | 5.70 | 2/12 |
| Ashish Nehra | 4 | 9 | 13.89 | 4.63 | 6/23 |
| Lonwabo Tsotsobe | 4 | 9 | 16.44 | 4.70 | 4/25 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 5 | 8 | 20.25 | 5.09 | 4/22 |
| Shaun Pollock | 9 | 8 | 27.88 | 3.48 | 2/17 |
Recent matches at Kingsmead
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2026 | South Africa 297/8 (50 ov) Australia 230 (41.2 ov) | South Africa won by 67 runs |
| 7 Feb 2020 | South Africa 71/2 (11.2 ov) England – | No result |
| 10 Mar 2019 | South Africa 331/5 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 121/5 (24 ov) | South Africa won by 71 runs (D/L) |
| 22 Jan 2019 | South Africa 207/5 (42 ov) Pakistan 203 (45.5 ov) | South Africa won by 5 wickets |
| 1 Feb 2018 | South Africa 269/8 (50 ov) India 270/4 (45.3 ov) | India won by 6 wickets |
| 1 Feb 2017 | South Africa 307/6 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 186 (37.5 ov) | South Africa won by 121 runs |
| 5 Oct 2016 | South Africa 372/6 (49.2 ov) Australia 371/6 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 4 wickets |
| 26 Aug 2015 | South Africa 283/7 (50 ov) New Zealand 221 (49.2 ov) | South Africa won by 62 runs |
| 16 Jan 2015 | South Africa 279/8 (48.2 ov) West Indies 164 (28.2 ov) | South Africa won by 61 runs (D/L) |
| 8 Dec 2013 | South Africa 280/6 (49 ov) India 146 (35.1 ov) | South Africa won by 134 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Kingsmead in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Kingsmead in ODI matches is 266.0 runs, from 20 innings between 2003 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Kingsmead in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 372/6 by South Africa against Australia on 5 October 2016.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Kingsmead in ODI matches?
In the 23 matches with a result, teams batting first won 14 (61%) and teams batting second won 9 (39%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Kingsmead in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 91 by India against South Africa on 22 November 2006.
What is the highest successful run chase at Kingsmead in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 372.
Also known as: Kingsmead Durban.
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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.