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Sydney Showground Stadium T20 average score and records
Data through 12 January 2026Last updated 12 January 2026
Across 41 matches at Sydney Showground Stadium from 2015 to 2026, sides batting first made 158.7 on average in completed innings (32 innings). For comparison, the average across every T20 ground in the data is 163.8, so Sydney Showground Stadium is 5.1 runs below it. Teams batting first won 21 of 40 matches with a result (52%), and teams batting second won 19 (48%). The toss winner went on to win 22 of 40 decided matches (55%).
Matches
41
2015–2026
Avg 1st innings
158.7
32 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
139.9
32 innings
Won chasing
48%
19 of 40 results
Toss winner won
55%
22 of 40
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 111.5 |
| 2016 | 166.0 |
| 2017 | 164.3 |
| 2018 | 172.8 |
| 2019 | 154.0 |
| 2020 | 152.0 |
| 2021 | 173.0 |
| 2022 | 144.0 |
| 2023 | 122.0 |
| 2024 | 152.0 |
| 2025 | 186.0 |
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 | 64 | 42.7 | 1.64 | 7.12 |
| Middle overs | 63 | 67.4 | 2.33 | 7.57 |
| Death overs | 60 | 42.9 | 2.55 | 9.65 |
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 Sydney Showground Stadium (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart Hurricanes | 207/4 | 17.5 | Sydney Thunder | 2026-01-03 | Won |
| Sydney Thunder | 205/4 | 20 | Hobart Hurricanes | 2026-01-03 | Lost |
| Brisbane Heat | 203/5 | 20 | Sydney Thunder | 2023-01-27 | Won |
| Perth Scorchers | 202/8 | 20 | Sydney Thunder | 2025-12-30 | Won |
| Sydney Sixers | 198/5 | 20 | Sydney Thunder | 2025-12-20 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Thunder | 15 | 5.5 | Adelaide Strikers | 2022-12-16 | Lost |
| Sydney Sixers | 76 | 15.5 | Sydney Thunder | 2020-01-18 | Lost |
| Adelaide Strikers | 97 | 17.4 | Sydney Thunder | 2019-01-13 | Lost |
| Perth Scorchers | 97 | 17.2 | Sydney Thunder | 2025-01-13 | Lost |
| Sydney Thunder | 101 | 15.3 | Adelaide Strikers | 2017-01-18 | Lost |
Most runs at Sydney Showground Stadium in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft | 13 | 423 | 47.00 | 118.2 | 75 | 0 | 4 |
| Shane Watson | 15 | 388 | 27.71 | 129.8 | 77 | 0 | 3 |
| Usman Khawaja | 8 | 323 | 40.38 | 144.8 | 94 | 0 | 3 |
| David Warner | 9 | 323 | 53.83 | 154.5 | 130 | 1 | 1 |
| Alex Hales | 12 | 321 | 32.10 | 148.6 | 72 | 0 | 3 |
| Matthew Gilkes | 18 | 311 | 19.44 | 134.6 | 93 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex Ross | 13 | 286 | 28.60 | 119.7 | 77 | 0 | 1 |
| Kurtis Patterson | 11 | 242 | 24.20 | 100.8 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| Jos Buttler | 6 | 225 | 37.50 | 136.4 | 81 | 0 | 3 |
| Sam Billings | 13 | 223 | 18.58 | 110.4 | 51 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Sydney Showground Stadium in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 26 | 41 | 17.63 | 8.26 | 4/14 |
| Chris Green | 35 | 25 | 31.60 | 7.51 | 3/13 |
| Fawad Ahmed | 19 | 23 | 21.09 | 6.93 | 3/31 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 17 | 17 | 27.12 | 8.48 | 5/16 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 20 | 17 | 28.47 | 8.04 | 4/42 |
| Wes Agar | 7 | 14 | 10.50 | 7.35 | 4/6 |
| Andrew Tye | 5 | 10 | 14.20 | 7.47 | 3/21 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 8 | 10 | 20.30 | 7.25 | 2/21 |
| Jack Edwards | 3 | 8 | 9.50 | 6.33 | 5/26 |
| Jason Behrendorff | 5 | 8 | 19.12 | 9.09 | 3/22 |
Recent matches at Sydney Showground Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2026 | Melbourne Renegades 170/8 (20 ov) Sydney Thunder 140/6 (15.2 ov) | Sydney Thunder won by 4 wickets (D/L) |
| 3 Jan 2026 | Sydney Thunder 205/4 (20 ov) Hobart Hurricanes 207/4 (17.5 ov) | Hobart Hurricanes won by 6 wickets |
| 30 Dec 2025 | Perth Scorchers 202/8 (20 ov) Sydney Thunder 131 (17.3 ov) | Perth Scorchers won by 71 runs |
| 20 Dec 2025 | Sydney Sixers 198/5 (20 ov) Sydney Thunder 151 (19.1 ov) | Sydney Sixers won by 47 runs |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Sydney Thunder 135/7 (19 ov) Melbourne Stars 114 (18 ov) | Sydney Thunder won by 21 runs (D/L) |
| 13 Jan 2025 | Sydney Thunder 158/7 (20 ov) Perth Scorchers 97 (17.2 ov) | Sydney Thunder won by 61 runs |
| 30 Dec 2024 | Sydney Thunder 156/4 (20 ov) Melbourne Renegades 148/8 (20 ov) | Sydney Thunder won by 8 runs |
| 21 Dec 2024 | Sydney Thunder 163/5 (20 ov) Sydney Sixers 164/5 (20 ov) | Sydney Sixers won by 5 wickets |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Sydney Thunder 137/8 (20 ov) Perth Scorchers 140/3 (19.1 ov) | Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets |
| 30 Dec 2023 | Sydney Thunder 151/7 (20 ov) Sydney Sixers 34/1 (4 ov) | No result |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Sydney Showground Stadium in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Sydney Showground Stadium in T20 matches is 158.7 runs, from 32 innings between 2015 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Sydney Showground Stadium in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 207/4 by Hobart Hurricanes against Sydney Thunder on 3 January 2026.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Sydney Showground Stadium in T20 matches?
In the 40 matches with a result, teams batting first won 21 (52%) and teams batting second won 19 (48%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Sydney Showground Stadium in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 15 by Sydney Thunder against Adelaide Strikers on 16 December 2022.
What is the highest successful run chase at Sydney Showground Stadium in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 207.
More grounds in Australia
- Adelaide Oval217 matches
- Bellerive Oval208 matches
- Sydney Cricket Ground194 matches
- Melbourne Cricket Ground192 matches
- Western Australia Cricket Association Ground175 matches
- The Gabba164 matches
- Junction Oval105 matches
- North Sydney Oval85 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.