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The Wanderers Stadium Mzansi Super League stats: average score and records
Data through 1 December 2019Last updated 1 December 2019
The Wanderers Stadium has hosted 9 MSL matches in the data (2018–2019), and the average completed first-innings score is 178.7 from 9 innings. That is 11.7 runs higher than the Mzansi Super League average of 166.9 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 5 of 9 matches with a result (56%), and teams batting second won 4 (44%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 67% of the time, and the toss winner won 56% of decided matches.
Matches
9
2018–2019
Avg 1st innings
178.7
9 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
152.0
9 innings
Won chasing
44%
4 of 9 results
Toss winner won
56%
5 of 9
Scoring by phase at New Wanderers Stadium
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 18 | 52.8 | 1.78 | 8.81 |
| Middle overs | 18 | 74.6 | 2.33 | 8.60 |
| Death overs | 17 | 40.1 | 1.88 | 9.43 |
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 Wanderers Stadium (MSL)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jozi Stars | 239/3 | 20 | Tshwane Spartans | 2018-12-11 | Won |
| Jozi Stars | 230/3 | 20 | Durban Heat | 2018-11-30 | Won |
| Cape Town Blitz | 213/3 | 20 | Jozi Stars | 2019-11-08 | Won |
| Cape Town Blitz | 198/5 | 20 | Jozi Stars | 2018-11-24 | Won |
| Jozi Stars | 198/5 | 20 | Cape Town Blitz | 2019-11-08 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jozi Stars | 108 | 18.5 | Nelson Mandela Bay Giants | 2019-11-16 | Lost |
| Jozi Stars | 135 | 18.3 | Tshwane Spartans | 2019-11-24 | Lost |
| Jozi Stars | 136 | 17.4 | Cape Town Blitz | 2018-11-24 | Lost |
| Tshwane Spartans | 138 | 17.2 | Jozi Stars | 2018-12-11 | Lost |
| Durban Heat | 177 | 18.1 | Jozi Stars | 2018-11-30 | Lost |
Most runs at The Wanderers Stadium in MSL matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rassie van der Dussen | 9 | 322 | 53.67 | 156.3 | 96 | 0 | 2 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 8 | 289 | 41.29 | 148.2 | 104 | 1 | 2 |
| Janneman Malan | 2 | 165 | 165.00 | 161.8 | 99 | 0 | 2 |
| Daniel Christian | 8 | 159 | 26.50 | 157.4 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
| Temba Bavuma | 4 | 137 | 34.25 | 129.2 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Gayle | 5 | 114 | 22.80 | 154.1 | 54 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan Rickelton | 6 | 113 | 18.83 | 125.6 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinton de Kock | 2 | 109 | 54.50 | 191.2 | 74 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Vilas | 3 | 90 | 45.00 | 108.4 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Faf du Plessis | 2 | 79 | 39.50 | 158.0 | 61 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at The Wanderers Stadium in MSL matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duanne Olivier | 9 | 15 | 19.20 | 9.14 | 3/30 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 8 | 9 | 28.56 | 8.29 | 4/27 |
| Z Pongolo | 4 | 8 | 13.62 | 9.08 | 6/20 |
| Dale Steyn | 2 | 5 | 9.60 | 6.00 | 3/25 |
| Jon-Jon Smuts | 2 | 4 | 9.00 | 4.50 | 3/20 |
| Junior Dala | 2 | 4 | 9.50 | 4.75 | 3/19 |
| Beuran Hendricks | 3 | 4 | 17.00 | 6.18 | 2/13 |
| Daniel Christian | 8 | 4 | 53.00 | 9.64 | 2/30 |
| Morne Morkel | 1 | 3 | 7.00 | 6.00 | 3/21 |
| Imran Tahir | 1 | 3 | 7.67 | 5.75 | 3/23 |
Recent matches at The Wanderers Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2019 | Jozi Stars 171/3 (20 ov) Paarl Rocks 175/5 (19.2 ov) | Paarl Rocks won by 5 wickets |
| 24 Nov 2019 | Tshwane Spartans 155/6 (20 ov) Jozi Stars 135 (18.3 ov) | Tshwane Spartans won by 20 runs |
| 16 Nov 2019 | Jozi Stars 108 (18.5 ov) Nelson Mandela Bay Giants 110/1 (9.1 ov) | Nelson Mandela Bay Giants won by 9 wickets |
| 8 Nov 2019 | Cape Town Blitz 213/3 (20 ov) Jozi Stars 198/5 (20 ov) | Cape Town Blitz won by 15 runs |
| 11 Dec 2018 | Jozi Stars 239/3 (20 ov) Tshwane Spartans 138 (17.2 ov) | Jozi Stars won by 101 runs |
| 9 Dec 2018 | Jozi Stars 170/6 (20 ov) Paarl Rocks 172/4 (19.3 ov) | Paarl Rocks won by 6 wickets |
| 30 Nov 2018 | Jozi Stars 230/3 (20 ov) Durban Heat 177 (18.1 ov) | Jozi Stars won by 53 runs |
| 24 Nov 2018 | Cape Town Blitz 198/5 (20 ov) Jozi Stars 136 (17.4 ov) | Cape Town Blitz won by 62 runs |
| 17 Nov 2018 | Jozi Stars 124/7 (20 ov) Nelson Mandela Bay Giants 127/5 (18 ov) | Nelson Mandela Bay Giants won by 5 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at The Wanderers Stadium in MSL matches?
The average completed first-innings score at The Wanderers Stadium in MSL matches is 178.7 runs, from 9 innings between 2018 and 2019. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at The Wanderers Stadium in MSL matches?
The highest total in the data is 239/3 by Jozi Stars against Tshwane Spartans on 11 December 2018.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at The Wanderers Stadium in MSL matches?
In the 9 matches with a result, teams batting first won 5 (56%) and teams batting second won 4 (44%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at The Wanderers Stadium in MSL matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 108 by Jozi Stars against Nelson Mandela Bay Giants on 16 November 2019.
What is the highest successful run chase at The Wanderers Stadium in MSL matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 175.
Also known as: New Wanderers Stadium, Wanderers, Bullring.
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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.