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University Oval, Dunedin cricket stats and records
Data through 27 March 2026Last updated 27 March 2026
Across 125 matches at University Oval, Dunedin from 2008 to 2026, sides batting first made 242.2 on average in completed innings (113 innings). In 98 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 40 wins batting first against 58 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 45 of 98 decided matches (46%).
Matches
125
2008–2026
Avg 1st innings
242.2
113 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
221.5
113 innings
Won chasing
59%
58 of 98 results
Toss winner won
46%
45 of 98
University Oval, Dunedin average scores by format
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st inns | Won batting first | Won chasing | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 45 | 312.9 | 12 | 16 | 651 |
| T20 (leagues & domestic) | 26 | 175.6 | 7 | 15 | 231 |
| Women's T20 (leagues & domestic) | 19 | 129.8 | 4 | 14 | 169 |
| ODI | 10 | 255.7 | 6 | 4 | 360 |
| Women's ODI | 8 | 229.0 | 4 | 4 | 354 |
| Test | 7 | 331.3 | 2 | 1 | 609 |
| T20I | 5 | 181.0 | 2 | 3 | 224 |
| Women's T20I | 5 | 143.0 | 3 | 1 | 160 |
Highest and lowest totals at University Oval, Dunedin
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otago Volts | 651/9 | Wellington Firebirds | 2013-01-24 | Won | |
| Otago Volts | 642/6 | Central Stags | 2021-10-31 | Drawn | |
| New Zealand | 609/9 | West Indies | 2013-12-03 | Drawn | |
| Otago Volts | 569/8 | Auckland Aces | 2013-02-14 | Won | |
| Auckland Aces | 518/6 | Otago Volts | 2014-02-16 | Drawn |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 74 | 27.2 | New Zealand | 2018-01-13 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe Women | 102 | 29.1 | New Zealand Women | 2026-03-08 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe Women | 103 | 27.1 | New Zealand Women | 2026-03-11 | Lost |
| Central Districts Women | 108 | 20 | Otago Women | 2023-01-29 | Lost |
| Otago Volts | 110 | Auckland Aces | 2022-02-11 | Lost |
Most runs at University Oval, Dunedin
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamish Rutherford | 65 | 2,426 | 37.91 | 71.6 | 171 | 5 | 12 |
| AK Kitchen | 44 | 1,598 | 37.16 | 65.6 | 207 | 3 | 6 |
| Michael Bracewell | 38 | 1,536 | 43.89 | 59.6 | 190 | 5 | 4 |
| Neil Broom | 41 | 1,399 | 36.82 | 68.6 | 134 | 3 | 7 |
| NF Kelly | 27 | 1,350 | 61.36 | 69.3 | 234 | 3 | 9 |
| MW Chu | 42 | 1,339 | 35.24 | 57.2 | 151 | 1 | 6 |
| D Foxcroft | 28 | 1,227 | 51.12 | 70.6 | 174 | 2 | 6 |
| DC de Boorder | 38 | 1,200 | 40.00 | 54.9 | 140 | 1 | 7 |
| Ross Taylor | 19 | 1,176 | 84.00 | 74.6 | 217 | 2 | 7 |
| DN Phillips | 39 | 1,109 | 29.18 | 58.3 | 149 | 3 | 5 |
Most wickets at University Oval, Dunedin
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | 78 | 127 | 30.08 | 3.57 | 6/89 |
| Neil Wagner | 38 | 89 | 26.70 | 2.91 | 6/39 |
| MD Rae | 38 | 63 | 28.90 | 4.09 | 5/18 |
| MB Bacon | 42 | 61 | 30.72 | 4.35 | 6/73 |
| Ish Sodhi | 24 | 59 | 24.73 | 3.89 | 7/59 |
| MJG Rippon | 37 | 54 | 32.30 | 4.30 | 6/66 |
| James Neesham | 38 | 46 | 25.02 | 3.26 | 3/23 |
| JD McKay | 30 | 40 | 38.35 | 4.08 | 4/84 |
| Trent Boult | 19 | 39 | 21.87 | 2.95 | 5/17 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 22 | 38 | 30.61 | 4.15 | 5/63 |
Recent matches at University Oval, Dunedin
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | Wellington Firebirds 156 & 300 Otago Volts 112 & 345/6 | Otago Volts won by 4 wickets |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Northern Districts 339 & 271 Otago Volts 258 & 353/6 | Otago Volts won by 4 wickets |
| 11 Mar 2026 | New Zealand Women 303/6 (50 ov) Zimbabwe Women 103 (27.1 ov) | New Zealand won by 200 runs |
| 8 Mar 2026 | Zimbabwe Women 102 (29.1 ov) New Zealand Women 106/2 (16.2 ov) | New Zealand won by 8 wickets |
| 5 Mar 2026 | New Zealand Women 354/3 (50 ov) Zimbabwe Women 174 (47.3 ov) | New Zealand won by 180 runs |
| 18 Jan 2026 | Otago Women 161/6 (20 ov) Northern Districts Women 162/5 (19.3 ov) | Northern Districts won by 5 wickets |
| 18 Jan 2026 | Northern Districts 231/3 (20 ov) Otago 200/8 (20 ov) | Northern Districts won by 31 runs |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Wellington Women 143/7 (20 ov) Otago Women 25/0 (4 ov) | No result |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Wellington 132/7 (16 ov) Otago 136/5 (15.4 ov) | Otago won by 5 wickets |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Auckland Women 168/5 (20 ov) Otago Women 169/6 (18.2 ov) | Otago won by 4 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at University Oval, Dunedin?
The average completed first-innings score at University Oval, Dunedin is 242.2 runs, from 113 innings between 2008 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at University Oval, Dunedin?
The highest total in the data is 651/9 by Otago Volts against Wellington Firebirds on 24 January 2013.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at University Oval, Dunedin?
In the 98 matches with a result, teams batting first won 40 (41%) and teams batting second won 58 (59%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at University Oval, Dunedin?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 74 by Pakistan against New Zealand on 13 January 2018.
Also known as: University of Otago Oval, University Oval.
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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.