Durban, South Africa · T20
Kingsmead T20 average score and records
Data through 27 September 2026Last updated 27 September 2026
The average first-innings score at Kingsmead is 156.7, based on 75 completed first innings across 92 matches played between 2009 and 2026. For comparison, the average across every T20 ground in the data is 163.8, so Kingsmead is 7.1 runs below it. Teams batting first won 48 of 86 matches with a result (56%), and teams batting second won 38 (44%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 37% of the time, and the toss winner won 51% of decided matches.
Matches
92
2009–2026
Avg 1st innings
156.7
75 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
141.5
75 innings
Won chasing
44%
38 of 86 results
Toss winner won
51%
44 of 86
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 151.6 |
| 2012 | 133.5 |
| 2013 | 168.5 |
| 2014 | 166.5 |
| 2015 | 158.8 |
| 2016 | 155.0 |
| 2018 | 142.5 |
| 2019 | 152.0 |
| 2021 | 144.6 |
| 2023 | 162.8 |
| 2024 | 168.4 |
| 2025 | 154.2 |
| 2026 | 190.5 |
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 | 152 | 44.4 | 1.62 | 7.40 |
| Middle overs | 152 | 62.1 | 2.63 | 7.01 |
| Death overs | 146 | 43.5 | 2.49 | 9.48 |
T20 phases: overs 1–6, 7–15, 16–20 (The Hundred: first 25 balls, middle, last 25 balls). Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Kingsmead (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban's Super Giants | 216/4 | 20 | Paarl Royals | 2023-01-15 | Won |
| Rajasthan Royals | 211/4 | 20 | Punjab Kings | 2009-05-05 | Won |
| Titans | 210/3 | 20 | Dolphins | 2024-10-04 | Won |
| Durban's Super Giants | 209/4 | 20 | Pretoria Capitals | 2025-01-10 | Won |
| Durban's Super Giants | 208/7 | 20 | Paarl Royals | 2024-01-28 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | 70 | 15.4 | Titans | 2015-11-18 | Lost |
| Titans | 79 | 19.4 | Dolphins | 2017-12-10 | Lost |
| Durban's Super Giants | 80 | 18.1 | Pretoria Capitals | 2023-01-20 | Lost |
| Dolphins | 82 | 18.5 | Knights | 2014-11-16 | No result |
| Paarl Royals | 83 | 13.2 | Durban's Super Giants | 2024-01-28 | Lost |
Most runs at Kingsmead in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Miller | 29 | 768 | 40.42 | 130.8 | 93 | 0 | 4 |
| MN van Wyk | 27 | 758 | 31.58 | 129.6 | 74 | 0 | 6 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 25 | 596 | 27.09 | 147.5 | 85 | 0 | 5 |
| Jon-Jon Smuts | 24 | 559 | 27.95 | 125.1 | 62 | 0 | 3 |
| Khaya Zondo | 27 | 544 | 25.90 | 115.0 | 59 | 0 | 2 |
| Cameron Delport | 20 | 529 | 27.84 | 134.6 | 103 | 1 | 3 |
| Quinton de Kock | 16 | 455 | 28.44 | 132.3 | 78 | 0 | 4 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 15 | 390 | 26.00 | 110.5 | 75 | 0 | 2 |
| Matthew Breetzke | 11 | 375 | 37.50 | 138.4 | 78 | 0 | 2 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 18 | 362 | 27.85 | 139.2 | 59 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at Kingsmead in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keshav Maharaj | 46 | 53 | 18.64 | 5.99 | 4/15 |
| Prenelan Subrayen | 35 | 33 | 23.79 | 6.73 | 4/29 |
| R Frylinck | 25 | 29 | 21.45 | 7.23 | 3/21 |
| Kyle Abbott | 15 | 18 | 20.39 | 7.08 | 4/27 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 14 | 17 | 19.24 | 8.53 | 3/27 |
| Junior Dala | 10 | 16 | 14.81 | 9.12 | 5/26 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 10 | 16 | 15.19 | 7.15 | 3/18 |
| Noor Ahmad | 10 | 15 | 17.60 | 7.27 | 5/11 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 13 | 15 | 19.40 | 6.61 | 2/6 |
| Dwaine Pretorius | 13 | 15 | 23.67 | 8.45 | 2/29 |
Recent matches at Kingsmead
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2026 | Lions 202/4 (20 ov) Dolphins 194/6 (20 ov) | Lions won by 8 runs |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape 170/7 (20 ov) Pretoria Capitals 172/3 (18.3 ov) | Pretoria Capitals won by 7 wickets |
| 17 Jan 2026 | Durban's Super Giants 189/7 (20 ov) Paarl Royals 131/9 (20 ov) | Durban's Super Giants won by 58 runs |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Pretoria Capitals 201/4 (20 ov) Durban's Super Giants 186 (19.4 ov) | Pretoria Capitals won by 15 runs |
| 30 Dec 2025 | Durban's Super Giants 86 (17.1 ov) Joburg Super Kings 88/4 (12.2 ov) | Joburg Super Kings won by 6 wickets |
| 28 Dec 2025 | Durban's Super Giants 37/0 (4 ov) MI Cape Town – | No result |
| 23 Jan 2025 | Durban's Super Giants 142/7 (20 ov) Paarl Royals 146/5 (17.3 ov) | Paarl Royals won by 5 wickets |
| 21 Jan 2025 | MI Cape Town 69/3 (11 ov) Durban's Super Giants – | No result |
| 17 Jan 2025 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape 165/5 (20 ov) Durban's Super Giants 107 (18.1 ov) | Sunrisers Eastern Cape won by 58 runs |
| 14 Jan 2025 | Joburg Super Kings 169/7 (20 ov) Durban's Super Giants 141 (18 ov) | Joburg Super Kings won by 28 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Kingsmead in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Kingsmead in T20 matches is 156.7 runs, from 75 innings between 2009 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Kingsmead in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 216/4 by Durban's Super Giants against Paarl Royals on 15 January 2023.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Kingsmead in T20 matches?
In the 86 matches with a result, teams batting first won 48 (56%) and teams batting second won 38 (44%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Kingsmead in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 70 by Dolphins against Titans on 18 November 2015.
What is the highest successful run chase at Kingsmead in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 181.
Also known as: Kingsmead Durban.
More grounds in South Africa
- The Wanderers Stadium174 matches
- SuperSport Park161 matches
- Newlands153 matches
- St George's Park140 matches
- Senwes Park85 matches
- Boland Park70 matches
- Willowmoore Park60 matches
- Buffalo Park51 matches
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.