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SuperSport Park Test average score and records
Data through 26 December 2024Last updated 26 December 2024
The average first-innings score at SuperSport Park is 320.4, based on 18 completed first innings across 20 matches played between 2005 and 2024. That is 23.3 runs lower than the Test average of 343.7 across all grounds in the data. Of the 19 decided matches, 9 were won by the side batting second (47%) and 10 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 11 of 19 decided matches (58%).
Matches
20
2005–2024
Avg 1st innings
320.4
18 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
309.5
18 innings
Won chasing
47%
9 of 19 results
Toss winner won
58%
11 of 19
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 474.5 |
| 2016 | 478.0 |
| 2018 | 258.0 |
| 2023 | 293.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at SuperSport Park (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 621 | Sri Lanka | 2020-12-26 | Won | |
| South Africa | 620/4 | India | 2010-12-16 | Won | |
| South Africa | 552/5 | West Indies | 2014-12-17 | Won | |
| South Africa | 481/8 | New Zealand | 2016-08-27 | Won | |
| South Africa | 480/7 | Zimbabwe | 2005-03-11 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 101 | South Africa | 2016-01-22 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 116 | West Indies | 2023-02-28 | Won | |
| New Zealand | 120 | South Africa | 2006-04-15 | Lost | |
| India | 131 | South Africa | 2023-12-26 | Lost | |
| Bangladesh | 131 | South Africa | 2008-11-26 | Lost |
Most runs at SuperSport Park in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashim Amla | 18 | 1,221 | 71.82 | 53.7 | 208 | 5 | 6 |
| AB de Villiers | 17 | 1,040 | 61.18 | 64.0 | 152 | 3 | 5 |
| Dean Elgar | 16 | 672 | 42.00 | 56.3 | 185 | 1 | 5 |
| Jacques Kallis | 9 | 669 | 83.62 | 55.9 | 201 | 3 | 2 |
| Quinton de Kock | 13 | 547 | 54.70 | 86.1 | 129 | 1 | 3 |
| Faf du Plessis | 13 | 527 | 43.92 | 50.0 | 199 | 2 | 1 |
| Aiden Markram | 14 | 504 | 36.00 | 63.2 | 115 | 1 | 3 |
| Temba Bavuma | 13 | 456 | 50.67 | 49.4 | 78 | 0 | 4 |
| Ashwell Prince | 8 | 418 | 69.67 | 56.2 | 162 | 2 | 0 |
| Mark Boucher | 8 | 352 | 50.29 | 57.9 | 117 | 1 | 2 |
Most wickets at SuperSport Park in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | 20 | 59 | 17.95 | 3.41 | 6/34 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 18 | 59 | 17.97 | 3.42 | 7/112 |
| Morne Morkel | 16 | 32 | 24.56 | 3.11 | 5/20 |
| Vernon Philander | 14 | 27 | 18.33 | 2.53 | 5/49 |
| Makhaya Ntini | 8 | 21 | 20.52 | 3.27 | 5/51 |
| Marco Jansen | 8 | 19 | 21.26 | 3.82 | 6/52 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 6 | 18 | 16.33 | 3.29 | 6/39 |
| Anrich Nortje | 6 | 14 | 23.00 | 3.57 | 5/36 |
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 13 | 16.46 | 3.34 | 5/44 |
| Mitchell Johnson | 2 | 12 | 10.58 | 3.83 | 7/68 |
Recent matches at SuperSport Park
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 2024 | Pakistan 211 & 237 South Africa 301 & 150/8 | South Africa won by 2 wickets |
| 26 Dec 2023 | India 245 & 131 South Africa 408/9 | South Africa won by an innings and 32 runs |
| 28 Feb 2023 | South Africa 342 & 116 West Indies 212 & 159 | South Africa won by 87 runs |
| 26 Dec 2021 | India 327 & 174 South Africa 197 & 191 | India won by 113 runs |
| 26 Dec 2020 | Sri Lanka 396/9 & 180/9 South Africa 621 | South Africa won by an innings and 45 runs |
| 26 Dec 2019 | South Africa 284 & 272 England 181 & 268 | South Africa won by 107 runs |
| 26 Dec 2018 | South Africa 223 & 151/4 Pakistan 181 & 190 | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
| 13 Jan 2018 | South Africa 335 & 258 India 307 & 151 | South Africa won by 135 runs |
| 27 Aug 2016 | South Africa 481/8d & 132/7d New Zealand 214 & 195 | South Africa won by 204 runs |
| 22 Jan 2016 | South Africa 475 & 248/5d England 342 & 101 | South Africa won by 280 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at SuperSport Park in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at SuperSport Park in Test matches is 320.4 runs, from 18 innings between 2005 and 2024. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at SuperSport Park in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 621 by South Africa against Sri Lanka on 26 December 2020.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at SuperSport Park in Test matches?
In the 19 matches with a result, teams batting first won 10 (53%) and teams batting second won 9 (47%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at SuperSport Park in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 101 by England against South Africa on 22 January 2016.
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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.