Durban, South Africa · T20I
Kingsmead T20I average score and records
Data through 10 December 2024Last updated 10 December 2024
Kingsmead has hosted 19 T20I matches in the data (2007–2024), and the average completed first-innings score is 167.7 from 18 innings. For comparison, the average across every T20I ground in the data is 150.2, so Kingsmead is 17.5 runs above it. In 18 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 10 wins batting first against 8 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 9 of 18 decided matches (50%).
Matches
19
2007–2024
Avg 1st innings
167.7
18 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
147.4
18 innings
Won chasing
44%
8 of 18 results
Toss winner won
50%
9 of 18
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 157.6 |
| 2015 | 173.0 |
| 2023 | 193.3 |
| 2024 | 192.5 |
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 | 38 | 47.6 | 1.84 | 7.93 |
| Middle overs | 38 | 68.2 | 2.53 | 8.22 |
| Death overs | 33 | 43.4 | 2.79 | 9.77 |
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 (T20I)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 226/6 | 20 | South Africa | 2023-08-30 | Won |
| India | 218/4 | 20 | England | 2007-09-19 | Won |
| England | 204/7 | 20 | South Africa | 2020-02-14 | Won |
| South Africa | 202/7 | 20 | England | 2020-02-14 | Lost |
| India | 202/8 | 20 | South Africa | 2024-11-08 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 73 | 16.5 | New Zealand | 2007-09-12 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 86 | 18.2 | South Africa | 2012-12-21 | Lost |
| South Africa | 115 | 15.3 | Australia | 2023-08-30 | Lost |
| Scotland | 120 | 19.5 | Pakistan | 2007-09-12 | Lost |
| West Indies | 126 | 19 | South Africa | 2015-01-14 | Lost |
Most runs at Kingsmead in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | 4 | 221 | 110.50 | 176.8 | 92 | 0 | 2 |
| David Miller | 5 | 176 | 58.67 | 151.7 | 82 | 0 | 2 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 5 | 151 | 30.20 | 122.8 | 56 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinton de Kock | 4 | 141 | 70.50 | 193.2 | 65 | 0 | 1 |
| MN van Wyk | 2 | 133 | 133.00 | 146.2 | 114 | 1 | 0 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 3 | 129 | 43.00 | 258.0 | 70 | 0 | 2 |
| MS Dhoni | 4 | 124 | 41.33 | 137.8 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Head | 3 | 115 | 38.33 | 169.1 | 91 | 0 | 1 |
| Sanju Samson | 1 | 107 | 107.00 | 214.0 | 107 | 1 | 0 |
| Craig McMillan | 2 | 105 | 105.00 | 187.5 | 57 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Kingsmead in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Wiese | 3 | 9 | 7.00 | 5.25 | 5/23 |
| Sean Abbott | 3 | 8 | 8.75 | 7.00 | 4/31 |
| RP Singh | 4 | 7 | 13.86 | 6.06 | 4/13 |
| Irfan Pathan | 4 | 7 | 16.71 | 7.31 | 3/37 |
| Mark Gillespie | 3 | 6 | 9.17 | 5.50 | 4/7 |
| Shahid Afridi | 2 | 6 | 9.33 | 7.00 | 4/19 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 4 | 6 | 24.17 | 10.48 | 3/37 |
| Mohammad Asif | 2 | 5 | 9.20 | 5.87 | 4/18 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2 | 5 | 11.40 | 8.14 | 3/18 |
| Shane Bond | 3 | 5 | 12.60 | 5.25 | 2/12 |
Recent matches at Kingsmead
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | South Africa 183/9 (20 ov) Pakistan 172/8 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 11 runs |
| 8 Nov 2024 | India 202/8 (20 ov) South Africa 141 (17.5 ov) | India won by 61 runs |
| 3 Sep 2023 | South Africa 190/8 (20 ov) Australia 191/5 (17.5 ov) | Australia won by 5 wickets |
| 1 Sep 2023 | South Africa 164/8 (20 ov) Australia 168/2 (14.5 ov) | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 30 Aug 2023 | Australia 226/6 (20 ov) South Africa 115 (15.3 ov) | Australia won by 111 runs |
| 14 Feb 2020 | South Africa 202/7 (20 ov) England 204/7 (20 ov) | England won by 2 runs |
| 4 Mar 2016 | South Africa 158/7 (19.2 ov) Australia 157/9 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 3 wickets |
| 14 Aug 2015 | South Africa 152/4 (17.5 ov) New Zealand 151/8 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
| 14 Jan 2015 | South Africa 195/3 (20 ov) West Indies 126 (19 ov) | South Africa won by 69 runs |
| 12 Mar 2014 | South Africa 80/1 (7 ov) Australia 81/5 (6.4 ov) | Australia won by 5 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Kingsmead in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Kingsmead in T20I matches is 167.7 runs, from 18 innings between 2007 and 2024. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Kingsmead in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 226/6 by Australia against South Africa on 30 August 2023.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Kingsmead in T20I matches?
In the 18 matches with a result, teams batting first won 10 (56%) and teams batting second won 8 (44%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Kingsmead in T20I matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 73 by Kenya against New Zealand on 12 September 2007.
What is the highest successful run chase at Kingsmead in T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 191.
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.