Cape Town, South Africa · T20
Newlands T20 average score and records
Data through 27 September 2026Last updated 27 September 2026
The average first-innings score at Newlands is 156.6, based on 59 completed first innings across 64 matches played between 2009 and 2026. That is 7.2 runs lower than the T20 average of 163.8 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 30 of 63 matches with a result (48%), and teams batting second won 33 (52%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 50% of the time, and the toss winner won 59% of decided matches.
Matches
64
2009–2026
Avg 1st innings
156.6
59 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
140.9
59 innings
Won chasing
52%
33 of 63 results
Toss winner won
59%
37 of 63
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 145.3 |
| 2012 | 157.0 |
| 2013 | 125.5 |
| 2014 | 144.2 |
| 2017 | 170.5 |
| 2018 | 158.8 |
| 2019 | 161.5 |
| 2023 | 150.4 |
| 2024 | 170.0 |
| 2025 | 179.0 |
| 2026 | 138.2 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Newlands Cape Town
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 120 | 43.4 | 1.53 | 7.24 |
| Middle overs | 120 | 66.8 | 2.50 | 7.51 |
| Death overs | 112 | 40.9 | 2.38 | 9.44 |
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 (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban's Super Giants | 232/5 | 20 | MI Cape Town | 2025-12-26 | Won |
| Pretoria Capitals | 220/5 | 20 | MI Cape Town | 2025-12-31 | Won |
| MI Cape Town | 217/7 | 20 | Durban's Super Giants | 2025-12-26 | Lost |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 204/3 | 20 | Durban's Super Giants | 2024-02-10 | Won |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 202/2 | 20 | MI Cape Town | 2024-01-16 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 58 | 15.1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2009-04-18 | Lost |
| Lions | 77 | 15.3 | Cape Cobras | 2014-11-23 | Lost |
| MI Cape Town | 88 | 18.4 | Paarl Royals | 2026-01-04 | Lost |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 101 | 19.4 | Deccan Chargers | 2009-04-19 | Lost |
| Durban's Super Giants | 106 | 19.3 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 2024-02-06 | Lost |
Most runs at Newlands in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | 23 | 838 | 39.90 | 151.3 | 113 | 1 | 5 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 25 | 688 | 34.40 | 123.1 | 60 | 0 | 3 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 14 | 455 | 35.00 | 119.4 | 81 | 0 | 3 |
| Quinton de Kock | 20 | 446 | 23.47 | 133.9 | 93 | 0 | 2 |
| Dewald Brevis | 15 | 406 | 36.91 | 155.6 | 101 | 1 | 1 |
| Janneman Malan | 14 | 399 | 28.50 | 136.6 | 75 | 0 | 3 |
| Dane Vilas | 15 | 383 | 38.30 | 119.7 | 75 | 0 | 2 |
| George Linde | 25 | 339 | 21.19 | 155.5 | 66 | 0 | 1 |
| Faf du Plessis | 8 | 283 | 40.43 | 145.9 | 61 | 0 | 3 |
| Richard Levi | 13 | 263 | 21.92 | 124.1 | 80 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at Newlands in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Linde | 35 | 29 | 27.00 | 7.83 | 3/15 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 20 | 20 | 28.70 | 8.08 | 3/25 |
| Beuran Hendricks | 14 | 19 | 21.53 | 8.07 | 3/17 |
| Corbin Bosch | 8 | 16 | 14.31 | 9.41 | 4/19 |
| Dale Steyn | 12 | 16 | 16.31 | 5.80 | 3/10 |
| Rashid Khan | 14 | 16 | 26.62 | 7.89 | 3/16 |
| Wayne Parnell | 7 | 15 | 10.73 | 6.40 | 4/33 |
| Marco Jansen | 8 | 15 | 14.47 | 7.36 | 5/30 |
| Ottniel Baartman | 6 | 14 | 8.79 | 5.95 | 4/10 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 12 | 13 | 24.00 | 6.64 | 3/28 |
Recent matches at Newlands
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2026 | Knights 168/7 (20 ov) Western Province 169/5 (19.4 ov) | Western Province won by 5 wickets |
| 25 Jan 2026 | Pretoria Capitals 158/7 (20 ov) Sunrisers Eastern Cape 162/4 (19.2 ov) | Sunrisers Eastern Cape won by 6 wickets |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape 139/9 (20 ov) MI Cape Town 140/7 (19.2 ov) | MI Cape Town won by 3 wickets |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Joburg Super Kings 123/7 (12 ov) MI Cape Town 128/6 (11.2 ov) | MI Cape Town won by 4 wickets (D/L) |
| 4 Jan 2026 | MI Cape Town 88 (18.4 ov) Paarl Royals 90/3 (13 ov) | Paarl Royals won by 7 wickets |
| 31 Dec 2025 | Pretoria Capitals 220/5 (20 ov) MI Cape Town 135 (14.2 ov) | Pretoria Capitals won by 85 runs |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Durban's Super Giants 232/5 (20 ov) MI Cape Town 217/7 (20 ov) | Durban's Super Giants won by 15 runs |
| 2 Feb 2025 | MI Cape Town 201/5 (20 ov) Pretoria Capitals 106 (14 ov) | MI Cape Town won by 95 runs |
| 29 Jan 2025 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape 107 (19.2 ov) MI Cape Town 110/0 (11 ov) | MI Cape Town won by 10 wickets |
| 25 Jan 2025 | Durban's Super Giants 149/6 (20 ov) MI Cape Town 154/3 (14.5 ov) | MI Cape Town won by 7 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Newlands in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Newlands in T20 matches is 156.6 runs, from 59 innings between 2009 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Newlands in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 232/5 by Durban's Super Giants against MI Cape Town on 26 December 2025.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Newlands in T20 matches?
In the 63 matches with a result, teams batting first won 30 (48%) and teams batting second won 33 (52%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Newlands in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 58 by Rajasthan Royals against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 18 April 2009.
What is the highest successful run chase at Newlands in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 183.
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.