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Mainpower Oval Plunket Shield stats: average score and records
Data through 18 March 2026Last updated 18 March 2026
Across 26 matches at Mainpower Oval from 2012 to 2026, sides batting first made 303.5 on average in completed innings (26 innings). For comparison, the average across every Plunket Shield ground in the data is 301.1, so Mainpower Oval is 2.4 runs above it. Teams batting first won 11 of 23 matches with a result (48%), and teams batting second won 12 (52%). The toss winner went on to win 12 of 23 decided matches (52%).
Matches
26
2012–2026
Avg 1st innings
303.5
26 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
279.4
26 innings
Won chasing
52%
12 of 23 results
Toss winner won
52%
12 of 23
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 268.0 |
| 2013 | 239.3 |
| 2014 | 357.5 |
| 2015 | 294.0 |
| 2019 | 294.5 |
| 2020 | 291.0 |
| 2023 | 240.0 |
| 2024 | 292.7 |
| 2025 | 293.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Mainpower Oval (Plunket Shield)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 570/8 | Wellington Firebirds | 2020-02-22 | Won | |
| Canterbury | 526 | Wellington Firebirds | 2024-02-29 | Lost | |
| Canterbury | 517 | Otago Volts | 2021-03-11 | Won | |
| Otago Volts | 515 | Canterbury | 2024-12-07 | Lost | |
| Auckland Aces | 491 | Canterbury | 2015-02-16 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 68 | Wellington Firebirds | 2025-03-13 | Lost | |
| Canterbury | 109 | Wellington Firebirds | 2024-02-29 | Lost | |
| Northern Districts | 113 | Canterbury | 2020-11-05 | Lost | |
| Otago Volts | 117 | Canterbury | 2024-12-07 | Lost | |
| Wellington Firebirds | 120 | Canterbury | 2020-02-22 | Lost |
Most runs at Mainpower Oval in Plunket Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Bowes | 22 | 1,008 | 48.00 | 76.7 | 155 | 5 | 2 |
| LJ Carter | 25 | 988 | 44.91 | 61.9 | 226 | 3 | 3 |
| Henry Nicholls | 24 | 856 | 37.22 | 48.0 | 171 | 1 | 5 |
| Cole McConchie | 27 | 814 | 31.31 | 56.6 | 106 | 1 | 5 |
| MJ Hay | 15 | 750 | 57.69 | 50.7 | 146 | 1 | 7 |
| RA Mariu | 16 | 686 | 42.88 | 55.3 | 145 | 2 | 4 |
| KJ McClure | 14 | 676 | 52.00 | 49.2 | 210 | 2 | 1 |
| Dean Brownlie | 14 | 649 | 49.92 | 49.7 | 135 | 3 | 3 |
| CD Fletcher | 17 | 621 | 44.36 | 52.7 | 157 | 2 | 1 |
| Todd Astle | 18 | 565 | 35.31 | 61.7 | 96 | 0 | 4 |
Most wickets at Mainpower Oval in Plunket Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Astle | 17 | 39 | 27.28 | 3.30 | 5/50 |
| FW Sheat | 21 | 37 | 24.89 | 2.91 | 5/31 |
| MD Rae | 15 | 29 | 31.48 | 3.45 | 4/45 |
| SB Davey | 16 | 25 | 23.12 | 2.43 | 7/25 |
| WSA Williams | 14 | 24 | 20.21 | 2.29 | 5/26 |
| Neil Wagner | 6 | 23 | 16.17 | 3.15 | 5/70 |
| Matthew Henry | 11 | 22 | 25.41 | 2.99 | 5/76 |
| AM Ellis | 13 | 21 | 27.38 | 2.66 | 6/58 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 7 | 20 | 23.30 | 3.57 | 6/79 |
| Logan van Beek | 13 | 20 | 38.70 | 3.65 | 5/89 |
Recent matches at Mainpower Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | Canterbury 334 & 325/9d Central Stags 221 & 159 | Canterbury won by 279 runs |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Northern Districts 237 & 380/8d Canterbury 248 & 371/5 | Canterbury won by 5 wickets |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Wellington Firebirds 350 & 220 Canterbury 68 & 483 | Wellington Firebirds won by 19 runs |
| 7 Dec 2024 | Otago Volts 117 & 515 Canterbury 331 & 302/5 | Canterbury won by 5 wickets |
| 16 Mar 2024 | Canterbury 398 & 136/5 Northern Districts 235 & 298 | Canterbury won by 5 wickets |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Canterbury 526 & 109 Wellington Firebirds 308 & 328/5 | Wellington Firebirds won by 5 wickets |
| 21 Mar 2023 | Canterbury 294 & 217/4d Wellington Firebirds 145 & 228 | Canterbury won by 138 runs |
| 13 Mar 2023 | Canterbury 186 & 236 Central Stags 282 & 143/4 | Central Stags won by 6 wickets |
| 29 Mar 2022 | Canterbury 369 Otago Volts 257 & 169/6 | Match drawn |
| 11 Mar 2021 | Canterbury 517 & 209/5d Otago Volts 375/6d & 163/9 | Canterbury won by 188 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Mainpower Oval in Plunket Shield matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Mainpower Oval in Plunket Shield matches is 303.5 runs, from 26 innings between 2012 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Mainpower Oval in Plunket Shield matches?
The highest total in the data is 570/8 by Canterbury against Wellington Firebirds on 22 February 2020.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Mainpower Oval in Plunket Shield matches?
In the 23 matches with a result, teams batting first won 11 (48%) and teams batting second won 12 (52%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Mainpower Oval in Plunket Shield matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 68 by Canterbury against Wellington Firebirds on 13 March 2025.
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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.