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Mangaung Oval cricket stats and records
Data through 22 February 2026Last updated 22 February 2026
The average first-innings score at Mangaung Oval is 211.2, based on 36 completed first innings across 44 matches played between 2005 and 2026. Of the 42 decided matches, 19 were won by the side batting second (45%) and 23 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 28 of 42 decided matches (67%).
Matches
44
2005–2026
Avg 1st innings
211.2
36 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
170.7
36 innings
Won chasing
45%
19 of 42 results
Toss winner won
67%
28 of 42
Mangaung Oval average scores by format
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st inns | Won batting first | Won chasing | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 (leagues & domestic) | 23 | 147.1 | 9 | 13 | 208 |
| ODI | 12 | 299.5 | 7 | 4 | 399 |
| Women's ODI | 2 | 166.0 | 1 | 1 | 260 |
| T20I | 2 | 181.5 | 1 | 1 | 195 |
| Women's T20I | 2 | 169.0 | 2 | 0 | 169 |
| Test | 2 | 573.0 | 2 | 0 | 573 |
| Women's Test | 1 | 395.0 | 1 | 0 | 395 |
Highest and lowest totals at Mangaung Oval
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 573/4 | Bangladesh | 2017-10-06 | Won | |
| South Africa | 441/9 | Bangladesh | 2008-11-19 | Won | |
| England | 399/9 | 50 | South Africa | 2016-02-03 | Won |
| England Women | 395/9 | South Africa Women | 2024-12-15 | Won | |
| Australia | 392/8 | 50 | South Africa | 2023-09-09 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 78 | 24 | South Africa | 2018-10-03 | Lost |
| Knights | 92 | 19 | Lions | 2015-11-15 | Lost |
| Knights | 95 | 17.5 | Lions | 2024-10-09 | Lost |
| Knights | 115 | 18.2 | Warriors | 2016-11-20 | Lost |
| Bangladesh | 147 | South Africa | 2017-10-06 | Lost |
Most runs at Mangaung Oval
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashim Amla | 8 | 478 | 59.75 | 90.4 | 132 | 3 | 1 |
| Quinton de Kock | 11 | 477 | 53.00 | 118.7 | 138 | 1 | 2 |
| David Miller | 12 | 452 | 90.40 | 127.0 | 58 | 0 | 3 |
| Temba Bavuma | 6 | 329 | 65.80 | 95.6 | 114 | 2 | 0 |
| Colin Ingram | 8 | 315 | 45.00 | 99.4 | 124 | 2 | 0 |
| AB de Villiers | 10 | 306 | 38.25 | 106.2 | 79 | 0 | 2 |
| Rilee Rossouw | 12 | 304 | 27.64 | 120.6 | 72 | 0 | 2 |
| Dean Elgar | 8 | 294 | 58.80 | 91.6 | 113 | 1 | 2 |
| Graeme Smith | 7 | 291 | 41.57 | 73.1 | 157 | 1 | 1 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 8 | 290 | 72.50 | 122.9 | 76 | 0 | 3 |
Most wickets at Mangaung Oval
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 7 | 18 | 15.00 | 4.59 | 5/30 |
| SC van Schalkwyk | 11 | 13 | 23.77 | 7.96 | 4/19 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | 3 | 11 | 17.27 | 3.52 | 6/67 |
| Imran Tahir | 6 | 11 | 19.64 | 6.82 | 6/24 |
| Dale Steyn | 4 | 10 | 17.30 | 4.02 | 5/63 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 5 | 10 | 21.00 | 5.53 | 6/58 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 8 | 9 | 26.11 | 5.26 | 3/36 |
| Marchant de Lange | 6 | 9 | 26.89 | 8.49 | 4/31 |
| Morne Morkel | 7 | 9 | 31.78 | 5.20 | 4/19 |
| LK Bell | 2 | 8 | 9.50 | 3.45 | 4/27 |
Recent matches at Mangaung Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2026 | South Africa Women 260/6 (41 ov) Pakistan Women 223 (38.5 ov) | South Africa won by 37 runs |
| 15 Dec 2024 | England Women 395/9d & 236 South Africa Women 281 & 64/9 | England won by 286 runs |
| 16 Oct 2024 | Knights 155/9 (20 ov) Dolphins 158/4 (18.3 ov) | Dolphins won by 6 wickets |
| 9 Oct 2024 | Lions 142/7 (20 ov) Knights 95 (17.5 ov) | Lions won by 47 runs |
| 28 Sep 2024 | North West 144/4 (18 ov) Knights 146/6 (18 ov) | North West won by 3 runs (D/L) |
| 9 Sep 2023 | Australia 392/8 (50 ov) South Africa 269 (41.5 ov) | Australia won by 123 runs |
| 7 Sep 2023 | South Africa 222 (49 ov) Australia 225/7 (40.2 ov) | Australia won by 3 wickets |
| 29 Jan 2023 | England 342/7 (50.1 ov) South Africa 347/5 (49.1 ov) | South Africa won by 5 wickets |
| 27 Jan 2023 | South Africa 298/7 (50 ov) England 271 (44.2 ov) | South Africa won by 27 runs |
| 4 Mar 2020 | South Africa 274/4 (48.3 ov) Australia 271 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Mangaung Oval?
The average completed first-innings score at Mangaung Oval is 211.2 runs, from 36 innings between 2005 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Mangaung Oval?
The highest total in the data is 573/4 by South Africa against Bangladesh on 6 October 2017.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Mangaung Oval?
In the 42 matches with a result, teams batting first won 23 (55%) and teams batting second won 19 (45%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Mangaung Oval?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 78 by Zimbabwe against South Africa on 3 October 2018.
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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.