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Bay Oval Test average score and records
Data through 18 December 2025Last updated 18 December 2025
Across 6 matches at Bay Oval from 2019 to 2025, sides batting first made 420.5 on average in completed innings (6 innings). For comparison, the average across every Test ground in the data is 343.7, so Bay Oval is 76.8 runs above it. Teams batting first won 4 of 6 matches with a result (67%), and teams batting second won 2 (33%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 67% of the time, and the toss winner won 33% of decided matches.
Matches
6
2019–2025
Avg 1st innings
420.5
6 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
366.7
6 innings
Won chasing
33%
2 of 6 results
Toss winner won
33%
2 of 6
Highest and lowest totals at Bay Oval (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 615/9 | England | 2019-11-21 | Won | |
| New Zealand | 575/8 | West Indies | 2025-12-18 | Won | |
| New Zealand | 511 | South Africa | 2024-02-04 | Won | |
| Bangladesh | 458 | New Zealand | 2022-01-01 | Won | |
| New Zealand | 431 | Pakistan | 2020-12-26 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 126 | England | 2023-02-16 | Lost | |
| West Indies | 138 | New Zealand | 2025-12-18 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 162 | New Zealand | 2024-02-04 | Lost | |
| New Zealand | 169 | Bangladesh | 2022-01-01 | Lost | |
| England | 197 | New Zealand | 2019-11-21 | Lost |
Most runs at Bay Oval in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | 8 | 571 | 71.38 | 56.9 | 227 | 3 | 1 |
| Kane Williamson | 9 | 505 | 63.12 | 52.7 | 129 | 3 | 1 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 6 | 390 | 97.50 | 66.3 | 240 | 1 | 1 |
| Tom Latham | 11 | 357 | 32.45 | 54.3 | 137 | 2 | 1 |
| BJ Watling | 3 | 283 | 94.33 | 45.6 | 205 | 1 | 1 |
| Tom Blundell | 9 | 239 | 29.88 | 61.6 | 138 | 1 | 1 |
| Henry Nicholls | 7 | 194 | 27.71 | 45.9 | 75 | 0 | 2 |
| Ross Taylor | 5 | 178 | 44.50 | 47.8 | 70 | 0 | 1 |
| Ben Stokes | 4 | 169 | 42.25 | 58.1 | 91 | 0 | 1 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 153 | 51.00 | 46.9 | 126 | 1 | 0 |
Most wickets at Bay Oval in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Wagner | 8 | 21 | 25.52 | 3.10 | 5/44 |
| Tim Southee | 10 | 15 | 39.47 | 3.04 | 4/88 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 6 | 13 | 19.46 | 2.11 | 4/58 |
| Mitchell Santner | 6 | 11 | 20.82 | 1.93 | 3/34 |
| Jacob Duffy | 2 | 9 | 14.22 | 2.23 | 5/42 |
| Trent Boult | 6 | 9 | 37.22 | 2.61 | 4/85 |
| N Brand | 2 | 8 | 21.38 | 4.38 | 6/119 |
| James Anderson | 2 | 7 | 7.71 | 1.98 | 4/18 |
| Ebadot Hossain | 2 | 7 | 17.29 | 3.10 | 6/46 |
| Ajaz Patel | 2 | 6 | 22.67 | 1.86 | 3/23 |
Recent matches at Bay Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | New Zealand 575/8d & 306/2d West Indies 420 & 138 | New Zealand won by 323 runs |
| 4 Feb 2024 | New Zealand 511 & 179/4d South Africa 162 & 247 | New Zealand won by 281 runs |
| 16 Feb 2023 | England 325/9d & 374 New Zealand 306 & 126 | England won by 267 runs |
| 1 Jan 2022 | New Zealand 328 & 169 Bangladesh 458 & 42/2 | Bangladesh won by 8 wickets |
| 26 Dec 2020 | New Zealand 431 & 180/5d Pakistan 239 & 271 | New Zealand won by 101 runs |
| 21 Nov 2019 | New Zealand 615/9d England 353 & 197 | New Zealand won by an innings and 65 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Bay Oval in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Bay Oval in Test matches is 420.5 runs, from 6 innings between 2019 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Bay Oval in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 615/9 by New Zealand against England on 21 November 2019.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Bay Oval in Test matches?
In the 6 matches with a result, teams batting first won 4 (67%) and teams batting second won 2 (33%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Bay Oval in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 126 by New Zealand against England on 16 February 2023.
More grounds in New Zealand
- Basin Reserve177 matches
- Hagley Oval169 matches
- Seddon Park154 matches
- University Oval, Dunedin125 matches
- Eden Park Outer Oval90 matches
- McLean Park89 matches
- Eden Park84 matches
- Saxton Oval52 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.