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Wellington Regional Stadium T20I average score and records
Data through 22 March 2026Last updated 22 March 2026
Across 18 matches at Wellington Regional Stadium from 2006 to 2026, sides batting first made 163.6 on average in completed innings (17 innings). That is 13.5 runs higher than the T20I average of 150.2 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 7 of 17 matches with a result (41%), and teams batting second won 10 (59%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 61% of the time, and the toss winner won 41% of decided matches.
Matches
18
2006–2026
Avg 1st innings
163.6
17 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
144.6
17 innings
Won chasing
59%
10 of 17 results
Toss winner won
41%
7 of 17
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 150.5 |
| 2019 | 197.5 |
| 2021 | 168.7 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Sky Stadium
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 34 | 48.2 | 1.56 | 8.04 |
| Middle overs | 34 | 68.7 | 2.71 | 7.82 |
| Death overs | 32 | 39.5 | 2.34 | 9.34 |
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 Wellington Regional Stadium (T20I)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 219/6 | 20 | India | 2019-02-06 | Won |
| Australia | 216/4 | 20 | New Zealand | 2024-02-21 | Won |
| New Zealand | 215/3 | 20 | Australia | 2024-02-21 | Lost |
| Australia | 208/4 | 20 | New Zealand | 2021-03-03 | Won |
| New Zealand | 196/5 | 20 | England | 2018-02-13 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 101 | 16.1 | New Zealand | 2016-01-22 | Lost |
| Pakistan | 105 | 19.4 | New Zealand | 2018-01-22 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 106 | 18.5 | Australia | 2021-03-05 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 118 | 20 | Australia | 2010-02-26 | Lost |
| India | 139 | 19.2 | New Zealand | 2019-02-06 | Lost |
Most runs at Wellington Regional Stadium in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | 13 | 453 | 37.75 | 130.5 | 78 | 0 | 4 |
| Tim Seifert | 7 | 291 | 58.20 | 168.2 | 97 | 0 | 3 |
| Ross Taylor | 11 | 206 | 25.75 | 118.4 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Finch | 3 | 184 | 92.00 | 140.5 | 79 | 0 | 2 |
| Kane Williamson | 7 | 180 | 25.71 | 126.8 | 72 | 0 | 1 |
| Colin Munro | 8 | 175 | 25.00 | 125.0 | 64 | 0 | 1 |
| Brendon McCullum | 6 | 169 | 33.80 | 131.0 | 69 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Conway | 4 | 154 | 38.50 | 127.3 | 63 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Hales | 2 | 127 | 127.00 | 192.4 | 80 | 0 | 1 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 114 | 28.50 | 215.1 | 70 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Wellington Regional Stadium in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Sodhi | 10 | 18 | 18.06 | 8.33 | 3/24 |
| Tim Southee | 11 | 17 | 19.76 | 7.64 | 3/13 |
| Mitchell Santner | 9 | 13 | 15.77 | 6.21 | 3/25 |
| Ashton Agar | 3 | 8 | 8.38 | 5.58 | 6/30 |
| Trent Boult | 6 | 8 | 23.75 | 9.05 | 2/26 |
| Adam Milne | 3 | 6 | 13.83 | 7.43 | 3/8 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 3 | 5 | 15.80 | 6.58 | 2/22 |
| James Neesham | 5 | 5 | 38.60 | 10.72 | 5/22 |
| Kane Richardson | 3 | 4 | 13.00 | 7.43 | 3/19 |
| Chris Jordan | 2 | 4 | 14.25 | 7.12 | 3/23 |
Recent matches at Wellington Regional Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2026 | South Africa 164/5 (20 ov) New Zealand 145 (18.5 ov) | South Africa won by 19 runs |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Pakistan 128/9 (20 ov) New Zealand 131/2 (10 ov) | New Zealand won by 8 wickets |
| 21 Feb 2024 | New Zealand 215/3 (20 ov) Australia 216/4 (20 ov) | Australia won by 6 wickets |
| 7 Mar 2021 | Australia 142/8 (20 ov) New Zealand 143/3 (15.3 ov) | New Zealand won by 7 wickets |
| 5 Mar 2021 | Australia 156/6 (20 ov) New Zealand 106 (18.5 ov) | Australia won by 50 runs |
| 3 Mar 2021 | Australia 208/4 (20 ov) New Zealand 144 (17.1 ov) | Australia won by 64 runs |
| 31 Jan 2020 | New Zealand 165/7 (20 ov) India 165/8 (20 ov) | Match tied (India won the Super Over) |
| 3 Nov 2019 | New Zealand 176/8 (20 ov) England 155 (19.5 ov) | New Zealand won by 21 runs |
| 6 Feb 2019 | New Zealand 219/6 (20 ov) India 139 (19.2 ov) | New Zealand won by 80 runs |
| 13 Feb 2018 | New Zealand 196/5 (20 ov) England 184/9 (20 ov) | New Zealand won by 12 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Wellington Regional Stadium in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Wellington Regional Stadium in T20I matches is 163.6 runs, from 17 innings between 2006 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Wellington Regional Stadium in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 219/6 by New Zealand against India on 6 February 2019.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Wellington Regional Stadium in T20I matches?
In the 17 matches with a result, teams batting first won 7 (41%) and teams batting second won 10 (59%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Wellington Regional Stadium in T20I matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 101 by Pakistan against New Zealand on 22 January 2016.
What is the highest successful run chase at Wellington Regional Stadium in T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 216.
Also known as: Sky Stadium, Westpac Stadium.
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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.