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The Gabba T20I average score and records
Data through 8 November 2025Last updated 8 November 2025
The average first-innings score at The Gabba is 170.0, based on 8 completed first innings across 11 matches played between 2006 and 2025. That is 19.8 runs higher than the T20I average of 150.2 across all grounds in the data. Of the 10 decided matches, 2 were won by the side batting second (20%) and 8 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 4 of 10 decided matches (40%).
Matches
11
2006–2025
Avg 1st innings
170.0
8 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
143.4
8 innings
Won chasing
20%
2 of 10 results
Toss winner won
40%
4 of 10
Scoring by phase at Brisbane Cricket Ground
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 18 | 43.8 | 2.00 | 7.30 |
| Middle overs | 18 | 67.2 | 2.33 | 8.40 |
| Death overs | 15 | 44.4 | 2.60 | 9.58 |
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 The Gabba (T20I)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 209/3 | 20 | South Africa | 2006-01-09 | Won |
| West Indies | 191/6 | 20 | Australia | 2013-02-13 | Won |
| Australia | 179/5 | 20 | Ireland | 2022-10-31 | Won |
| England | 179/6 | 20 | New Zealand | 2022-11-01 | Won |
| Australia | 178/7 | 20 | West Indies | 2022-10-07 | Won |
Most runs at The Gabba in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | 4 | 145 | 48.33 | 143.6 | 75 | 0 | 2 |
| Aaron Finch | 5 | 109 | 21.80 | 116.0 | 63 | 0 | 1 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 103 | 25.75 | 183.9 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Damien Martyn | 1 | 96 | 96.00 | 171.4 | 96 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 3 | 89 | 89.00 | 174.5 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnson Charles | 2 | 86 | 43.00 | 132.3 | 57 | 0 | 1 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 1 | 76 | 76.00 | 181.0 | 76 | 0 | 1 |
| Jos Buttler | 1 | 73 | 73.00 | 155.3 | 73 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorcan Tucker | 1 | 71 | – | 147.9 | 71 | 0 | 1 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | 1 | 71 | 71.00 | 129.1 | 71 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at The Gabba in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Zampa | 5 | 9 | 11.78 | 6.24 | 2/11 |
| Mitchell Starc | 2 | 6 | 10.50 | 7.88 | 4/20 |
| Anderson Cummins | 3 | 6 | 14.83 | 7.42 | 2/28 |
| James Hopes | 2 | 4 | 13.75 | 6.88 | 2/26 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 1 | 3 | 6.33 | 4.75 | 3/19 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 1 | 3 | 7.00 | 5.25 | 3/21 |
| Nathan Ellis | 2 | 3 | 7.00 | 7.00 | 3/9 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 2 | 3 | 8.67 | 6.78 | 3/13 |
| James Faulkner | 1 | 3 | 9.33 | 7.00 | 3/28 |
| Barry McCarthy | 1 | 3 | 9.67 | 7.25 | 3/29 |
Recent matches at The Gabba
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2025 | India 52/0 (4.5 ov) Australia – | No result |
| 14 Nov 2024 | Australia 93/4 (7 ov) Pakistan 64/9 (7 ov) | Australia won by 29 runs |
| 1 Nov 2022 | England 179/6 (20 ov) New Zealand 159/6 (20 ov) | England won by 20 runs |
| 31 Oct 2022 | Australia 179/5 (20 ov) Ireland 137 (18.1 ov) | Australia won by 42 runs |
| 30 Oct 2022 | Bangladesh 150/7 (20 ov) Zimbabwe 147/8 (20 ov) | Bangladesh won by 3 runs |
| 7 Oct 2022 | Australia 178/7 (20 ov) West Indies 147/8 (20 ov) | Australia won by 31 runs |
| 30 Oct 2019 | Australia 118/1 (13 ov) Sri Lanka 117 (19 ov) | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| 21 Nov 2018 | Australia 158/4 (17 ov) India 169/7 (17 ov) | Australia won by 4 runs (D/L) |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Australia 164/8 (20 ov) West Indies 191/6 (20 ov) | West Indies won by 27 runs |
| 13 Jan 2009 | Australia 161/4 (18.5 ov) South Africa 157/5 (20 ov) | Australia won by 6 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at The Gabba in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at The Gabba in T20I matches is 170.0 runs, from 8 innings between 2006 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at The Gabba in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 209/3 by Australia against South Africa on 9 January 2006.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at The Gabba in T20I matches?
In the 10 matches with a result, teams batting first won 8 (80%) and teams batting second won 2 (20%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at The Gabba in T20I matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 114 by South Africa against Australia on 9 January 2006.
What is the highest successful run chase at The Gabba in T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 161.
Also known as: Brisbane Cricket Ground, Gabba, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba.
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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.