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Western Australia Cricket Association Ground Sheffield Shield stats: average score and records
Data through 16 February 2026Last updated 16 February 2026
Western Australia Cricket Association Ground has hosted 31 Sheffield Shield matches in the data (2018–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 259.9 from 31 innings. For comparison, the average across every Sheffield Shield ground in the data is 281.9, so Western Australia Cricket Association Ground is 21.9 runs below it. Teams batting first won 8 of 25 matches with a result (32%), and teams batting second won 17 (68%). The toss winner went on to win 14 of 25 decided matches (56%).
Matches
31
2018–2026
Avg 1st innings
259.9
31 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
282.6
31 innings
Won chasing
68%
17 of 25 results
Toss winner won
56%
14 of 25
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 212.7 |
| 2021 | 376.0 |
| 2022 | 238.0 |
| 2023 | 230.5 |
| 2024 | 331.0 |
| 2025 | 214.7 |
| 2026 | 335.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground (Sheffield Shield)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Australia | 574/8 | Tasmania | 2023-10-15 | Drawn | |
| Western Australia | 519/9 | Victoria | 2019-10-18 | Won | |
| Tasmania | 514 | Western Australia | 2021-04-03 | Won | |
| Queensland | 496 | Western Australia | 2020-03-06 | Drawn | |
| Western Australia | 481 | Victoria | 2023-10-04 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Australia | 66 | South Australia | 2025-02-08 | Lost | |
| Queensland | 97 | Western Australia | 2022-10-31 | Lost | |
| Victoria | 114 | Western Australia | 2022-03-23 | Lost | |
| Western Australia | 114 | Victoria | 2026-02-16 | Lost | |
| Western Australia | 115 | Queensland | 2022-10-31 | Won |
Most runs at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Sheffield Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Whiteman | 54 | 2,041 | 38.51 | 43.6 | 193 | 7 | 7 |
| Cameron Bancroft | 52 | 1,745 | 35.61 | 42.4 | 141 | 4 | 8 |
| Hilton Cartwright | 48 | 1,559 | 35.43 | 48.5 | 171 | 2 | 7 |
| Aaron Hardie | 29 | 941 | 37.64 | 53.0 | 174 | 2 | 4 |
| Josh Inglis | 23 | 801 | 40.05 | 70.1 | 136 | 3 | 2 |
| Josh Philippe | 27 | 557 | 23.21 | 51.4 | 65 | 0 | 4 |
| Shaun Marsh | 13 | 528 | 44.00 | 48.1 | 214 | 1 | 2 |
| Jordan Silk | 14 | 494 | 35.29 | 48.8 | 181 | 1 | 1 |
| Beau Webster | 14 | 483 | 43.91 | 61.0 | 135 | 1 | 3 |
| T Wyllie | 25 | 479 | 20.83 | 45.0 | 104 | 1 | 1 |
Most wickets at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Sheffield Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Rocchiccioli | 46 | 94 | 25.73 | 2.94 | 5/47 |
| CJ Gannon | 34 | 72 | 23.38 | 2.93 | 5/23 |
| Matthew Kelly | 36 | 65 | 22.42 | 2.57 | 6/67 |
| Joel Paris | 34 | 62 | 20.13 | 2.29 | 3/15 |
| Lance Morris | 21 | 50 | 20.58 | 3.38 | 5/26 |
| Aaron Hardie | 33 | 43 | 23.51 | 2.87 | 4/24 |
| CH Stobo | 20 | 34 | 22.03 | 2.54 | 4/57 |
| Michael Neser | 10 | 31 | 16.71 | 2.55 | 5/15 |
| Will Sutherland | 11 | 31 | 19.61 | 2.74 | 5/75 |
| Scott Boland | 11 | 28 | 19.18 | 2.31 | 6/22 |
Recent matches at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | Victoria 431/9d & 274/4d Western Australia 238 & 114 | Victoria won by 353 runs |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Tasmania 239 & 260 Western Australia 155 & 322 | Tasmania won by 22 runs |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Queensland 390 & 203 Western Australia 322/7d & 272/9 | Western Australia won by 1 wicket |
| 28 Oct 2025 | South Australia 215 & 394/8d Western Australia 307 & 195/6 | Match drawn |
| 4 Oct 2025 | New South Wales 170 & 221 Western Australia 161 & 156 | New South Wales won by 74 runs |
| 15 Mar 2025 | Victoria 197 & 370/9d Western Australia 186 & 347 | Victoria won by 34 runs |
| 6 Mar 2025 | Western Australia 196 & 346/4d New South Wales 261 & 130/4 | Match drawn |
| 8 Feb 2025 | Western Australia 120 & 66 South Australia 124 & 66/4 | South Australia won by 6 wickets |
| 20 Oct 2024 | Tasmania 277 & 137 Western Australia 332 & 83/4 | Western Australia won by 6 wickets |
| 8 Oct 2024 | Western Australia 465 & 263/6d Queensland 367 & 120/1 | Match drawn |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Sheffield Shield matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Sheffield Shield matches is 259.9 runs, from 31 innings between 2018 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Sheffield Shield matches?
The highest total in the data is 574/8 by Western Australia against Tasmania on 15 October 2023.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Sheffield Shield matches?
In the 25 matches with a result, teams batting first won 8 (32%) and teams batting second won 17 (68%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Sheffield Shield matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 66 by Western Australia against South Australia on 8 February 2025.
Also known as: W.A.C.A. Ground, WACA, WACA Ground.
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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.