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St George's Park ODI average score and records
Data through 19 December 2023Last updated 19 December 2023
The average first-innings score at St George's Park is 235.3, based on 23 completed first innings across 26 matches played between 2003 and 2023. That is 15.1 runs lower than the ODI average of 250.4 across all grounds in the data. In 25 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 11 wins batting first against 14 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 46% of the time, and the toss winner won 36% of decided matches.
Matches
26
2003–2023
Avg 1st innings
235.3
23 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
215.4
23 innings
Won chasing
56%
14 of 25 results
Toss winner won
36%
9 of 25
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 231.2 |
| 2005 | 238.7 |
| 2006 | 248.5 |
| 2009 | 218.0 |
| 2016 | 214.5 |
| 2019 | 227.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 46 | 42.7 | 1.52 | 4.27 |
| Middle overs | 46 | 136.3 | 3.57 | 4.70 |
| Death overs | 36 | 59.2 | 2.83 | 6.88 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at St George's Park (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 317/6 | 50 | Australia | 2009-04-13 | Won |
| South Africa | 303/6 | 50 | Australia | 2011-10-23 | Won |
| India | 274/7 | 50 | South Africa | 2018-02-13 | Won |
| England | 272 | 50 | Namibia | 2003-02-19 | Won |
| South Africa | 270/7 | 49.1 | England | 2005-02-04 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 112 | 30.1 | Australia | 2003-03-11 | Lost |
| South Africa | 119 | 36.5 | England | 2009-11-29 | Lost |
| India | 163 | 38.1 | South Africa | 2006-11-29 | Lost |
| Australia | 167 | 36.4 | South Africa | 2016-10-09 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 181 | 48.3 | South Africa | 2017-01-28 | Lost |
Most runs at St George's Park in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB de Villiers | 15 | 470 | 33.57 | 91.8 | 84 | 0 | 4 |
| Hashim Amla | 9 | 417 | 52.12 | 79.9 | 108 | 1 | 4 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 12 | 394 | 43.78 | 83.8 | 71 | 0 | 2 |
| Herschelle Gibbs | 8 | 386 | 55.14 | 81.4 | 110 | 1 | 3 |
| Jacques Kallis | 7 | 298 | 49.67 | 76.2 | 121 | 1 | 1 |
| Graeme Smith | 11 | 287 | 26.09 | 74.7 | 105 | 1 | 2 |
| David Miller | 6 | 268 | 134.00 | 94.4 | 130 | 1 | 1 |
| Faf du Plessis | 7 | 230 | 38.33 | 83.3 | 69 | 0 | 2 |
| Mark Boucher | 9 | 212 | 35.33 | 77.9 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Pollock | 5 | 183 | 61.00 | 88.0 | 69 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at St George's Park in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | 6 | 13 | 19.15 | 5.21 | 6/39 |
| Brett Lee | 4 | 12 | 15.25 | 5.20 | 5/42 |
| Makhaya Ntini | 5 | 12 | 19.83 | 4.96 | 3/37 |
| Morne Morkel | 7 | 9 | 26.22 | 4.02 | 4/22 |
| Andy Bichel | 3 | 8 | 6.62 | 2.12 | 7/20 |
| Andre Adams | 3 | 7 | 18.57 | 4.53 | 4/44 |
| Shane Bond | 3 | 7 | 19.86 | 4.74 | 6/23 |
| Kyle Abbott | 3 | 7 | 22.86 | 6.04 | 4/40 |
| Johan Botha | 6 | 7 | 28.86 | 4.08 | 2/22 |
| James Anderson | 3 | 6 | 22.17 | 4.93 | 5/23 |
Recent matches at St George's Park
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2023 | India 211 (46.2 ov) South Africa 215/2 (42.3 ov) | South Africa won by 8 wickets |
| 13 Mar 2019 | South Africa 190/4 (32.5 ov) Sri Lanka 189 (39.2 ov) | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
| 19 Jan 2019 | South Africa 266/2 (50 ov) Pakistan 267/5 (49.1 ov) | Pakistan won by 5 wickets |
| 13 Feb 2018 | India 274/7 (50 ov) South Africa 201 (42.2 ov) | India won by 73 runs |
| 28 Jan 2017 | South Africa 185/2 (34.2 ov) Sri Lanka 181 (48.3 ov) | South Africa won by 8 wickets |
| 9 Oct 2016 | South Africa 168/4 (35.3 ov) Australia 167 (36.4 ov) | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
| 6 Feb 2016 | South Africa 262/7 (50 ov) England 263/5 (46.2 ov) | England won by 5 wickets |
| 25 Jan 2015 | South Africa 262/8 (50 ov) West Indies 266/9 (48.3 ov) | West Indies won by 1 wicket |
| 27 Nov 2013 | South Africa 261/6 (45 ov) Pakistan 262 (45 ov) | Pakistan won by 1 run |
| 23 Oct 2011 | South Africa 303/6 (50 ov) Australia 223 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 80 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at St George's Park in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at St George's Park in ODI matches is 235.3 runs, from 23 innings between 2003 and 2023. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at St George's Park in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 317/6 by South Africa against Australia on 13 April 2009.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at St George's Park in ODI matches?
In the 25 matches with a result, teams batting first won 11 (44%) and teams batting second won 14 (56%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at St George's Park in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 112 by New Zealand against Australia on 11 March 2003.
What is the highest successful run chase at St George's Park in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 270.
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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.