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McLean Park Plunket Shield stats: average score and records
Data through 7 March 2026Last updated 7 March 2026
Across 25 matches at McLean Park from 2012 to 2026, sides batting first made 309.8 on average in completed innings (25 innings). For comparison, the average across every Plunket Shield ground in the data is 301.1, so McLean Park is 8.6 runs above it. In 20 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 11 wins batting first against 9 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 7 of 20 decided matches (35%).
Matches
25
2012–2026
Avg 1st innings
309.8
25 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
297.1
25 innings
Won chasing
45%
9 of 20 results
Toss winner won
35%
7 of 20
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 299.0 |
| 2015 | 447.5 |
| 2016 | 362.7 |
| 2018 | 324.5 |
| 2019 | 375.5 |
| 2021 | 191.0 |
| 2022 | 196.5 |
| 2024 | 250.8 |
| 2026 | 387.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at McLean Park (Plunket Shield)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Aces | 668/7 | Central Stags | 2015-03-24 | Won | |
| Central Stags | 584/8 | Otago Volts | 2019-03-01 | Won | |
| Canterbury | 582 | Central Stags | 2014-02-23 | Won | |
| Central Stags | 580 | Otago Volts | 2024-03-24 | Won | |
| Central Stags | 482 | Northern Districts | 2020-02-22 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stags | 82 | Northern Districts | 2022-03-11 | Lost | |
| Northern Districts | 82 | Central Stags | 2026-03-07 | Lost | |
| Canterbury | 97 | Central Stags | 2018-03-25 | Lost | |
| Wellington Firebirds | 104 | Central Stags | 2021-03-11 | Lost | |
| Canterbury | 124 | Central Stags | 2025-12-05 | Lost |
Most runs at McLean Park in Plunket Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR Hay | 31 | 1,448 | 51.71 | 45.1 | 179 | 4 | 7 |
| Dane Cleaver | 32 | 1,418 | 50.64 | 62.7 | 201 | 4 | 7 |
| Tom Bruce | 32 | 986 | 37.92 | 65.8 | 204 | 1 | 3 |
| Will Young | 29 | 952 | 34.00 | 50.1 | 150 | 1 | 5 |
| David Smith | 25 | 854 | 37.13 | 41.2 | 161 | 2 | 1 |
| BD Schmulian | 21 | 656 | 34.53 | 51.2 | 117 | 1 | 4 |
| GH Worker | 21 | 648 | 32.40 | 47.7 | 123 | 2 | 1 |
| Kruger van Wyk | 7 | 380 | 95.00 | 51.6 | 111 | 1 | 3 |
| Douglas Bracewell | 18 | 373 | 24.87 | 60.8 | 77 | 0 | 3 |
| Bharat Popli | 12 | 363 | 30.25 | 46.6 | 133 | 1 | 1 |
Most wickets at McLean Park in Plunket Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Tickner | 33 | 73 | 25.37 | 3.13 | 5/23 |
| Ajaz Patel | 32 | 61 | 30.84 | 2.69 | 6/162 |
| RL Toole | 19 | 43 | 20.07 | 2.68 | 6/54 |
| Douglas Bracewell | 20 | 37 | 25.76 | 2.99 | 5/60 |
| SHA Rance | 18 | 32 | 26.84 | 2.91 | 5/58 |
| BG Randell | 13 | 31 | 16.35 | 2.79 | 7/25 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 9 | 24 | 24.17 | 4.07 | 4/25 |
| Ish Sodhi | 11 | 19 | 28.37 | 2.82 | 5/77 |
| Josh Clarkson | 18 | 19 | 29.79 | 2.98 | 4/33 |
| LR Dudding | 8 | 18 | 24.28 | 3.45 | 5/32 |
Recent matches at McLean Park
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 2026 | Central Stags 373 Northern Districts 82 & 264 | Central Stags won by an innings and 27 runs |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Wellington Firebirds 401 & 244/8d Central Stags 296 | Match drawn |
| 5 Dec 2025 | Central Stags 239 & 330 Canterbury 124 & 150 | Central Stags won by 295 runs |
| 28 Nov 2024 | Wellington Firebirds 251/9d & 217 Central Stags 302 & 167/1 | Central Stags won by 9 wickets |
| 11 Nov 2024 | Otago Volts 203 & 186 Central Stags 359/9d & 31/2 | Central Stags won by 8 wickets |
| 24 Mar 2024 | Central Stags 580 Otago Volts 309 & 231 | Central Stags won by an innings and 40 runs |
| 16 Mar 2024 | Central Stags 340 & 140 Auckland Aces 240 & 281 | Auckland Aces won by 41 runs |
| 15 Nov 2023 | Central Stags 177 & 256/8 Canterbury 225 & 320 | Match drawn |
| 5 Apr 2022 | Auckland Aces 221 & 218/6 Central Stags 415 | Match drawn |
| 11 Mar 2022 | Northern Districts 172 & 300 Central Stags 249 & 82 | Northern Districts won by 141 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at McLean Park in Plunket Shield matches?
The average completed first-innings score at McLean Park in Plunket Shield matches is 309.8 runs, from 25 innings between 2012 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at McLean Park in Plunket Shield matches?
The highest total in the data is 668/7 by Auckland Aces against Central Stags on 24 March 2015.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at McLean Park in Plunket Shield matches?
In the 20 matches with a result, teams batting first won 11 (55%) and teams batting second won 9 (45%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at McLean Park in Plunket Shield matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 82 by Central Stags against Northern Districts on 11 March 2022.
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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.