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The Wanderers Stadium T20 average score and records
Data through 23 January 2026Last updated 23 January 2026
The average first-innings score at The Wanderers Stadium is 167.2, based on 68 completed first innings across 75 matches played between 2009 and 2026. For comparison, the average across every T20 ground in the data is 163.8, so The Wanderers Stadium is 3.5 runs above it. In 69 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 37 wins batting first against 32 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 28 of 69 decided matches (41%).
Matches
75
2009–2026
Avg 1st innings
167.2
68 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
147.1
68 innings
Won chasing
46%
32 of 69 results
Toss winner won
41%
28 of 69
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 144.0 |
| 2012 | 181.8 |
| 2013 | 166.0 |
| 2014 | 162.0 |
| 2016 | 184.3 |
| 2018 | 192.2 |
| 2019 | 167.4 |
| 2023 | 163.8 |
| 2024 | 170.7 |
| 2025 | 149.7 |
| 2026 | 174.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at New Wanderers Stadium
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 136 | 47.1 | 1.76 | 7.86 |
| Middle overs | 136 | 69.4 | 2.44 | 7.82 |
| Death overs | 129 | 42.8 | 2.19 | 9.85 |
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 (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | 258/6 | 20 | Lions | 2024-09-27 | Won |
| MI Cape Town | 243/5 | 20 | Joburg Super Kings | 2024-01-13 | Won |
| Jozi Stars | 239/3 | 20 | Tshwane Spartans | 2018-12-11 | Won |
| MI Cape Town | 234/3 | 20 | Joburg Super Kings | 2026-01-10 | Won |
| Jozi Stars | 230/3 | 20 | Durban Heat | 2018-11-30 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joburg Super Kings | 78 | 15.2 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 2024-01-31 | Lost |
| Warriors | 84 | 14.2 | Lions | 2012-03-14 | Lost |
| Lions | 102 | 17.1 | Cape Cobras | 2014-01-31 | Lost |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 105 | 18.4 | MI Cape Town | 2025-02-08 | Lost |
| Jozi Stars | 108 | 18.5 | Nelson Mandela Bay Giants | 2019-11-16 | Lost |
Most runs at The Wanderers Stadium in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rassie van der Dussen | 34 | 1,178 | 45.31 | 146.9 | 104 | 1 | 8 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 33 | 883 | 32.70 | 121.3 | 104 | 1 | 6 |
| Faf du Plessis | 21 | 732 | 38.53 | 149.7 | 113 | 1 | 5 |
| Quinton de Kock | 17 | 609 | 35.82 | 149.6 | 97 | 0 | 3 |
| Temba Bavuma | 18 | 568 | 37.87 | 140.2 | 104 | 1 | 2 |
| Ryan Rickelton | 15 | 565 | 40.36 | 162.4 | 113 | 1 | 3 |
| Leus du Plooy | 15 | 502 | 50.20 | 152.6 | 81 | 0 | 4 |
| Donovan Ferreira | 18 | 343 | 24.50 | 173.2 | 56 | 0 | 3 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 9 | 321 | 40.12 | 161.3 | 76 | 0 | 3 |
| Neil McKenzie | 12 | 305 | 33.89 | 116.4 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
Most wickets at The Wanderers Stadium in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardus Viljoen | 21 | 31 | 20.13 | 8.30 | 4/24 |
| Aaron Phangiso | 22 | 28 | 19.93 | 7.00 | 4/32 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 16 | 21 | 20.10 | 7.38 | 4/25 |
| George Linde | 13 | 19 | 16.68 | 7.18 | 3/15 |
| Chris Morris | 13 | 19 | 17.74 | 7.30 | 4/24 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 19 | 19 | 22.21 | 6.39 | 4/27 |
| LB Williams | 13 | 18 | 21.06 | 8.95 | 3/25 |
| Lutho Sipamla | 12 | 16 | 19.06 | 7.62 | 4/12 |
| Imran Tahir | 15 | 16 | 24.69 | 7.05 | 3/23 |
| Duanne Olivier | 9 | 15 | 19.20 | 9.14 | 3/30 |
Recent matches at The Wanderers Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | Paarl Royals 114/7 (20 ov) Sunrisers Eastern Cape 117/3 (11.4 ov) | Sunrisers Eastern Cape won by 7 wickets |
| 17 Jan 2026 | Pretoria Capitals 143/6 (20 ov) Joburg Super Kings 122/8 (20 ov) | Pretoria Capitals won by 21 runs |
| 10 Jan 2026 | MI Cape Town 234/3 (20 ov) Joburg Super Kings 198/5 (20 ov) | MI Cape Town won by 36 runs |
| 8 Jan 2026 | Joburg Super Kings 187/6 (20 ov) Paarl Royals – | No result |
| 1 Jan 2026 | Joburg Super Kings 205/4 (20 ov) Durban's Super Giants 205/8 (20 ov) | Match tied (Joburg Super Kings won the Super Over) |
| 8 Feb 2025 | MI Cape Town 181/8 (20 ov) Sunrisers Eastern Cape 105 (18.4 ov) | MI Cape Town won by 76 runs |
| 1 Feb 2025 | Durban's Super Giants 173/4 (20 ov) Joburg Super Kings 135/9 (16 ov) | Durban's Super Giants won by 11 runs (D/L) |
| 30 Jan 2025 | Paarl Royals 150/9 (20 ov) Joburg Super Kings 151/3 (17.5 ov) | Joburg Super Kings won by 7 wickets |
| 26 Jan 2025 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape 118 (19 ov) Joburg Super Kings 119/1 (14 ov) | Joburg Super Kings won by 9 wickets |
| 16 Jan 2025 | Pretoria Capitals 138/8 (20 ov) Joburg Super Kings – | No result |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at The Wanderers Stadium in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at The Wanderers Stadium in T20 matches is 167.2 runs, from 68 innings between 2009 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at The Wanderers Stadium in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 258/6 by Titans against Lions on 27 September 2024.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at The Wanderers Stadium in T20 matches?
In the 69 matches with a result, teams batting first won 37 (54%) and teams batting second won 32 (46%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at The Wanderers Stadium in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 78 by Joburg Super Kings against Sunrisers Eastern Cape on 31 January 2024.
What is the highest successful run chase at The Wanderers Stadium in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 209.
Also known as: New Wanderers Stadium, Wanderers, Bullring.
More grounds in South Africa
- Kingsmead168 matches
- SuperSport Park161 matches
- Newlands153 matches
- St George's Park140 matches
- Senwes Park85 matches
- Boland Park70 matches
- Willowmoore Park60 matches
- Buffalo Park51 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.