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Bay Oval T20I average score and records
Data through 15 March 2026Last updated 15 March 2026
Bay Oval has hosted 19 T20I matches in the data (2016–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 185.2 from 14 innings. That is 35.0 runs higher than the T20I average of 150.2 across all grounds in the data. Of the 15 decided matches, 4 were won by the side batting second (27%) and 11 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 6 of 15 decided matches (40%).
Matches
19
2016–2026
Avg 1st innings
185.2
14 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
148.4
14 innings
Won chasing
27%
4 of 15 results
Toss winner won
40%
6 of 15
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 194.5 |
| 2018 | 212.0 |
| 2020 | 200.5 |
| 2024 | 179.0 |
| 2025 | 185.7 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 28 | 50.6 | 1.89 | 8.43 |
| Middle overs | 28 | 75.9 | 2.46 | 8.45 |
| Death overs | 27 | 41.9 | 2.63 | 9.81 |
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 Bay Oval (T20I)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 243/5 | 20 | West Indies | 2018-01-03 | Won |
| New Zealand | 238/3 | 20 | West Indies | 2020-11-29 | Won |
| New Zealand | 220/6 | 20 | Pakistan | 2025-03-23 | Won |
| New Zealand | 195/7 | 20 | Bangladesh | 2017-01-06 | Won |
| New Zealand | 194/4 | 20 | Bangladesh | 2017-01-08 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 91 | 14.3 | South Africa | 2026-03-15 | Lost |
| Pakistan | 105 | 16.2 | New Zealand | 2025-03-23 | Lost |
| Bangladesh | 110 | 19.2 | New Zealand | 2023-12-31 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 126 | 18.5 | India | 2022-11-20 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 141 | 19.1 | New Zealand | 2024-12-30 | Lost |
Most runs at Bay Oval in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Munro | 6 | 322 | 53.67 | 195.2 | 104 | 2 | 1 |
| Kane Williamson | 7 | 231 | 38.50 | 114.9 | 61 | 0 | 3 |
| Martin Guptill | 6 | 218 | 36.33 | 147.3 | 63 | 0 | 3 |
| Tim Seifert | 7 | 208 | 29.71 | 161.2 | 50 | 0 | 1 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 3 | 197 | 197.00 | 191.3 | 103 | 1 | 1 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 9 | 183 | 22.88 | 116.6 | 62 | 0 | 1 |
| Glenn Phillips | 8 | 178 | 29.67 | 163.3 | 108 | 1 | 0 |
| TB Robinson | 5 | 177 | 44.25 | 142.7 | 106 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Bracewell | 5 | 143 | 47.67 | 162.5 | 59 | 0 | 1 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 2 | 127 | 63.50 | 144.3 | 90 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Bay Oval in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | 6 | 14 | 9.21 | 6.45 | 4/15 |
| Mitchell Santner | 12 | 13 | 21.46 | 6.97 | 4/16 |
| Ish Sodhi | 11 | 13 | 23.62 | 7.61 | 3/36 |
| Trent Boult | 5 | 9 | 17.67 | 8.37 | 3/21 |
| Matthew Henry | 6 | 9 | 19.44 | 8.33 | 3/44 |
| Tim Southee | 6 | 9 | 24.44 | 9.78 | 3/21 |
| ZGF Foulkes | 5 | 8 | 17.00 | 8.68 | 3/25 |
| Rubel Hossain | 2 | 6 | 11.33 | 8.50 | 3/31 |
| James Neesham | 5 | 6 | 13.00 | 8.67 | 4/26 |
| Deepak Jagbir Hooda | 1 | 4 | 2.50 | 3.53 | 4/10 |
Recent matches at Bay Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2026 | New Zealand 91 (14.3 ov) South Africa 93/3 (16.4 ov) | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| 4 Oct 2025 | New Zealand 156/9 (20 ov) Australia 160/7 (18 ov) | Australia won by 3 wickets |
| 3 Oct 2025 | Australia 16/1 (2.1 ov) New Zealand – | No result |
| 1 Oct 2025 | New Zealand 181/6 (20 ov) Australia 185/4 (16.3 ov) | Australia won by 6 wickets |
| 23 Mar 2025 | New Zealand 220/6 (20 ov) Pakistan 105 (16.2 ov) | New Zealand won by 115 runs |
| 30 Dec 2024 | New Zealand 186/5 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 141 (19.1 ov) | New Zealand won by 45 runs |
| 28 Dec 2024 | New Zealand 172/8 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 164/8 (20 ov) | New Zealand won by 8 runs |
| 31 Dec 2023 | Bangladesh 110 (19.2 ov) New Zealand 95/5 (14.4 ov) | New Zealand won by 17 runs (D/L) |
| 29 Dec 2023 | New Zealand 72/2 (11 ov) Bangladesh – | No result |
| 20 Nov 2022 | India 191/6 (20 ov) New Zealand 126 (18.5 ov) | India won by 65 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Bay Oval in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Bay Oval in T20I matches is 185.2 runs, from 14 innings between 2016 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Bay Oval in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 243/5 by New Zealand against West Indies on 3 January 2018.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Bay Oval in T20I matches?
In the 15 matches with a result, teams batting first won 11 (73%) and teams batting second won 4 (27%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Bay Oval in T20I matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 91 by New Zealand against South Africa on 15 March 2026.
What is the highest successful run chase at Bay Oval in T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 185.
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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.