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Saxton Oval cricket stats and records
Data through 3 January 2026Last updated 3 January 2026
The average first-innings score at Saxton Oval is 244.1, based on 48 completed first innings across 52 matches played between 2010 and 2026. Of the 44 decided matches, 17 were won by the side batting second (39%) and 27 by the side batting first. Captains who won the toss chose to field 54% of the time, and the toss winner won 57% of decided matches.
Matches
52
2010–2026
Avg 1st innings
244.1
48 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
225.9
48 innings
Won chasing
39%
17 of 44 results
Toss winner won
57%
25 of 44
Saxton Oval average scores by format
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st inns | Won batting first | Won chasing | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 19 | 298.7 | 9 | 4 | 492 |
| ODI | 12 | 289.0 | 3 | 8 | 364 |
| T20I | 5 | 190.5 | 4 | 0 | 218 |
| T20 (leagues & domestic) | 5 | 180.6 | 4 | 1 | 213 |
| Women's T20 (leagues & domestic) | 4 | 136.8 | 2 | 2 | 191 |
| Women's T20I | 4 | 136.0 | 3 | 1 | 155 |
| Women's ODI | 3 | 227.7 | 2 | 1 | 280 |
Highest and lowest totals at Saxton Oval
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 492/7 | Central Stags | 2024-11-19 | Won | |
| Otago Volts | 479/5 | Central Stags | 2016-10-22 | Drawn | |
| Central Stags | 472 | Auckland Aces | 2017-10-30 | Won | |
| Canterbury | 463/9 | Central Stags | 2015-03-17 | Won | |
| Northern Districts | 435/9 | Central Stags | 2013-02-20 | Drawn |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Districts Women | 89 | 19 | Wellington Women | 2025-01-04 | Lost |
| Auckland Aces | 103 | Central Stags | 2023-04-01 | Lost | |
| Pakistan Women | 104 | 20 | New Zealand Women | 2016-11-21 | Lost |
| Central Districts Women | 112 | 18.4 | Northern Districts Women | 2025-01-06 | Lost |
| Northern Districts | 131 | 18.1 | Central Districts | 2025-01-06 | Lost |
Most runs at Saxton Oval
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Cleaver | 33 | 991 | 34.17 | 51.4 | 88 | 0 | 6 |
| Tom Bruce | 30 | 923 | 35.50 | 59.7 | 112 | 1 | 6 |
| Will Young | 23 | 887 | 44.35 | 55.6 | 128 | 2 | 6 |
| BD Schmulian | 23 | 855 | 40.71 | 54.9 | 200 | 1 | 4 |
| GR Hay | 28 | 746 | 27.63 | 45.2 | 136 | 1 | 4 |
| Jesse Ryder | 9 | 635 | 105.83 | 81.4 | 175 | 4 | 1 |
| David Smith | 16 | 575 | 41.07 | 42.4 | 117 | 1 | 4 |
| Neil Broom | 8 | 516 | 86.00 | 73.0 | 123 | 2 | 2 |
| GH Worker | 15 | 491 | 32.73 | 55.2 | 210 | 1 | 2 |
| Ross Taylor | 12 | 479 | 47.90 | 95.0 | 137 | 1 | 1 |
Most wickets at Saxton Oval
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Bracewell | 18 | 40 | 20.95 | 2.74 | 4/30 |
| Ajaz Patel | 26 | 38 | 44.45 | 3.75 | 6/152 |
| Blair Tickner | 28 | 37 | 40.89 | 3.63 | 4/45 |
| SHA Rance | 15 | 36 | 24.14 | 3.67 | 5/53 |
| RL Toole | 14 | 29 | 21.86 | 3.06 | 7/57 |
| Matthew Henry | 10 | 25 | 26.56 | 3.45 | 4/69 |
| Ben Wheeler | 11 | 21 | 27.43 | 3.41 | 5/91 |
| FW Sheat | 7 | 19 | 16.16 | 2.67 | 4/52 |
| Tim Southee | 11 | 19 | 24.84 | 4.67 | 4/53 |
| Todd Astle | 9 | 18 | 27.11 | 2.85 | 4/96 |
Recent matches at Saxton Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 2026 | Central Districts Women 191/5 (20 ov) Canterbury Women 184/8 (20 ov) | Central Districts won by 7 runs |
| 3 Jan 2026 | Central Districts 139/6 (20 ov) Canterbury 145/1 (12.4 ov) | Canterbury won by 9 wickets |
| 10 Nov 2025 | West Indies 38/1 (6.3 ov) New Zealand – | No result |
| 9 Nov 2025 | New Zealand 177/9 (20 ov) West Indies 168 (19.5 ov) | New Zealand won by 9 runs |
| 9 Mar 2025 | New Zealand Women 280/6 (50 ov) Sri Lanka Women 182 (50 ov) | New Zealand won by 98 runs |
| 7 Mar 2025 | New Zealand Women 245/7 (50 ov) Sri Lanka Women 167 (46.4 ov) | New Zealand won by 78 runs |
| 6 Jan 2025 | Central Districts 195/5 (20 ov) Northern Districts 131 (18.1 ov) | Central Districts won by 64 runs |
| 6 Jan 2025 | Central Districts Women 112 (18.4 ov) Northern Districts Women 115/1 (12.4 ov) | Northern Districts won by 9 wickets |
| 4 Jan 2025 | Wellington 190/5 (20 ov) Central Districts 179 (20 ov) | Wellington won by 11 runs |
| 4 Jan 2025 | Wellington Women 114/8 (20 ov) Central Districts Women 89 (19 ov) | Wellington won by 25 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Saxton Oval?
The average completed first-innings score at Saxton Oval is 244.1 runs, from 48 innings between 2010 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Saxton Oval?
The highest total in the data is 492/7 by Canterbury against Central Stags on 19 November 2024.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Saxton Oval?
In the 44 matches with a result, teams batting first won 27 (61%) and teams batting second won 17 (39%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Saxton Oval?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 89 by Central Districts Women against Wellington Women on 4 January 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.