Cape Town, South Africa · Mzansi Super League
Newlands Mzansi Super League stats: average score and records
Data through 6 December 2019Last updated 6 December 2019
Across 11 matches at Newlands from 2018 to 2019, sides batting first made 165.1 on average in completed innings (10 innings). That is 1.8 runs lower than the Mzansi Super League average of 166.9 across all grounds in the data. Of the 11 decided matches, 4 were won by the side batting second (36%) and 7 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 3 of 11 decided matches (27%).
Matches
11
2018–2019
Avg 1st innings
165.1
10 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
147.5
10 innings
Won chasing
36%
4 of 11 results
Toss winner won
27%
3 of 11
Scoring by phase at Newlands Cape Town
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 20 | 46.5 | 1.50 | 7.74 |
| Middle overs | 20 | 72.6 | 2.10 | 8.07 |
| Death overs | 20 | 37.2 | 2.75 | 8.51 |
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 Newlands (MSL)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jozi Stars | 196/4 | 20 | Cape Town Blitz | 2018-12-04 | Won |
| Cape Town Blitz | 183/6 | 20 | Jozi Stars | 2019-11-14 | Won |
| Durban Heat | 182/3 | 19.3 | Cape Town Blitz | 2019-11-28 | Won |
| Cape Town Blitz | 181/5 | 20 | Durban Heat | 2019-11-28 | Lost |
| Cape Town Blitz | 180/4 | 20 | Tshwane Spartans | 2018-11-16 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jozi Stars | 126 | 16.2 | Cape Town Blitz | 2019-11-14 | Lost |
| Tshwane Spartans | 131 | 19.3 | Cape Town Blitz | 2018-11-16 | Lost |
| Cape Town Blitz | 146 | 19.4 | Jozi Stars | 2018-12-04 | Lost |
Most runs at Newlands in MSL matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janneman Malan | 10 | 348 | 34.80 | 140.3 | 75 | 0 | 3 |
| Quinton de Kock | 10 | 329 | 36.56 | 150.9 | 93 | 0 | 2 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 7 | 134 | 19.14 | 142.6 | 59 | 0 | 1 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 3 | 125 | 41.67 | 127.6 | 79 | 0 | 1 |
| Liam Livingstone | 5 | 118 | 23.60 | 116.8 | 65 | 0 | 1 |
| David Bedingham | 3 | 106 | 35.33 | 126.2 | 53 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Verreynne | 3 | 101 | 50.50 | 144.3 | 53 | 0 | 1 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 3 | 101 | 50.50 | 107.4 | 59 | 0 | 1 |
| AB de Villiers | 2 | 90 | 45.00 | 160.7 | 59 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Vilas | 3 | 90 | – | 150.0 | 75 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Newlands in MSL matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | 9 | 15 | 14.87 | 6.19 | 3/10 |
| SSB Magala | 5 | 8 | 18.25 | 8.11 | 3/17 |
| Wahab Riaz | 5 | 7 | 16.00 | 6.79 | 3/19 |
| Malusi Siboto | 7 | 7 | 28.43 | 8.84 | 2/27 |
| Daniel Christian | 3 | 5 | 13.60 | 7.56 | 4/22 |
| Duanne Olivier | 2 | 5 | 14.00 | 8.75 | 3/38 |
| N Burger | 5 | 5 | 31.20 | 8.00 | 2/26 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 9 | 5 | 46.40 | 7.73 | 2/21 |
| Beuran Hendricks | 3 | 4 | 24.50 | 8.91 | 2/21 |
| Ferisco Adams | 5 | 4 | 32.25 | 8.32 | 3/28 |
Recent matches at Newlands
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 2019 | Nelson Mandela Bay Giants 173/6 (20 ov) Cape Town Blitz 162/8 (20 ov) | Nelson Mandela Bay Giants won by 11 runs |
| 1 Dec 2019 | Cape Town Blitz 157/5 (20 ov) Tshwane Spartans 142/7 (20 ov) | Cape Town Blitz won by 15 runs |
| 28 Nov 2019 | Cape Town Blitz 181/5 (20 ov) Durban Heat 182/3 (19.3 ov) | Durban Heat won by 7 wickets |
| 24 Nov 2019 | Paarl Rocks 163/8 (20 ov) Cape Town Blitz 161/9 (20 ov) | Paarl Rocks won by 2 runs |
| 14 Nov 2019 | Cape Town Blitz 183/6 (20 ov) Jozi Stars 126 (16.2 ov) | Cape Town Blitz won by 57 runs |
| 16 Dec 2018 | Cape Town Blitz 113/7 (20 ov) Jozi Stars 115/2 (17.3 ov) | Jozi Stars won by 8 wickets |
| 9 Dec 2018 | Cape Town Blitz 161/6 (20 ov) Durban Heat 162/4 (19.3 ov) | Durban Heat won by 6 wickets |
| 7 Dec 2018 | Paarl Rocks 144/9 (20 ov) Cape Town Blitz 148/4 (15.3 ov) | Cape Town Blitz won by 6 wickets |
| 4 Dec 2018 | Jozi Stars 196/4 (20 ov) Cape Town Blitz 146 (19.4 ov) | Jozi Stars won by 50 runs |
| 21 Nov 2018 | Cape Town Blitz 175/6 (20 ov) Nelson Mandela Bay Giants 132/6 (16 ov) | Cape Town Blitz won by 12 runs (D/L) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Newlands in MSL matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Newlands in MSL matches is 165.1 runs, from 10 innings between 2018 and 2019. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Newlands in MSL matches?
The highest total in the data is 196/4 by Jozi Stars against Cape Town Blitz on 4 December 2018.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Newlands in MSL matches?
In the 11 matches with a result, teams batting first won 7 (64%) and teams batting second won 4 (36%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Newlands in MSL matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 126 by Jozi Stars against Cape Town Blitz on 14 November 2019.
What is the highest successful run chase at Newlands in MSL matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 182.
Also known as: Newlands Cape Town.
More grounds in South Africa
- The Wanderers Stadium174 matches
- Kingsmead168 matches
- SuperSport Park161 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.