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Diamond Oval cricket stats and records
Data through 4 December 2024Last updated 4 December 2024
The average first-innings score at Diamond Oval is 191.0, based on 30 completed first innings across 35 matches played between 2003 and 2024. Teams batting first won 13 of 32 matches with a result (41%), and teams batting second won 19 (59%). The toss winner went on to win 17 of 32 decided matches (53%).
Matches
35
2003–2024
Avg 1st innings
191.0
30 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
166.5
30 innings
Won chasing
59%
19 of 32 results
Toss winner won
53%
17 of 32
Diamond Oval average scores by format
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st inns | Won batting first | Won chasing | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 (leagues & domestic) | 19 | 161.9 | 7 | 10 | 199 |
| ODI | 7 | 253.1 | 3 | 4 | 346 |
| Women's ODI | 6 | 206.7 | 2 | 4 | 302 |
| Women's T20I | 2 | 94.0 | 0 | 1 | 95 |
| T20I | 1 | 194.0 | 1 | 0 | 194 |
Highest and lowest totals at Diamond Oval
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 346/7 | 50 | South Africa | 2023-02-01 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 304/5 | 48.4 | South Africa | 2012-01-20 | Won |
| India Women | 302/3 | 50 | South Africa Women | 2018-02-07 | Won |
| South Africa | 299/7 | 50 | Sri Lanka | 2012-01-20 | Lost |
| South Africa | 287 | 43.1 | England | 2023-02-01 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Women | 71 | 36.5 | South Africa Women | 2018-05-09 | Lost |
| Bangladesh Women | 76 | 33.2 | South Africa Women | 2018-05-11 | Lost |
| Namibia | 84 | 17.3 | Pakistan | 2003-02-16 | Lost |
| Rajasthan Royals | 113 | 19.3 | Deccan Chargers | 2009-05-11 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 117 | 34.1 | South Africa | 2018-09-30 | Lost |
Most runs at Diamond Oval
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeza Hendricks | 13 | 530 | 44.17 | 124.1 | 98 | 0 | 5 |
| Rilee Rossouw | 9 | 413 | 51.62 | 142.4 | 76 | 0 | 4 |
| Theunis de Bruyn | 7 | 271 | 45.17 | 142.6 | 100 | 1 | 1 |
| Quinton de Kock | 5 | 265 | 88.33 | 116.7 | 168 | 1 | 0 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | 5 | 259 | 129.50 | 68.3 | 110 | 1 | 1 |
| Lizelle Lee | 4 | 229 | 76.33 | 84.8 | 73 | 0 | 2 |
| Graeme Smith | 5 | 211 | 42.20 | 101.0 | 68 | 0 | 2 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 4 | 179 | 89.50 | 119.3 | 96 | 0 | 1 |
| David Miller | 7 | 176 | 29.33 | 141.9 | 59 | 0 | 2 |
| Colin Ingram | 6 | 162 | 27.00 | 94.2 | 79 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Diamond Oval
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC van Schalkwyk | 7 | 10 | 22.40 | 8.40 | 3/27 |
| Ryan McLaren | 11 | 10 | 34.90 | 8.31 | 2/28 |
| J Coetzee | 4 | 9 | 11.33 | 7.29 | 4/34 |
| Malusi Siboto | 13 | 9 | 38.67 | 8.66 | 2/25 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 8 | 12.25 | 4.67 | 4/43 |
| Marizanne Kapp | 5 | 8 | 17.12 | 3.70 | 3/24 |
| Lonwabo Tsotsobe | 4 | 8 | 20.62 | 5.89 | 3/51 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | 6 | 8 | 21.62 | 4.36 | 3/16 |
| J Theron | 4 | 7 | 14.43 | 6.66 | 2/23 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 7 | 17.43 | 4.85 | 4/62 |
Recent matches at Diamond Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2024 | England Women 186 (38.4 ov) South Africa Women 189/4 (38.2 ov) | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
| 13 Apr 2024 | Sri Lanka Women 229 (49.5 ov) South Africa Women 230/3 (47.4 ov) | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| 8 Dec 2023 | Bangladesh Women 94/6 (20 ov) South Africa Women 95/2 (15.2 ov) | South Africa won by 8 wickets |
| 6 Dec 2023 | Bangladesh Women 7/1 (1.2 ov) South Africa Women – | No result |
| 1 Feb 2023 | England 346/7 (50 ov) South Africa 287 (43.1 ov) | England won by 59 runs |
| 30 Sep 2018 | Zimbabwe 117 (34.1 ov) South Africa 119/5 (26.1 ov) | South Africa won by 5 wickets |
| 11 May 2018 | South Africa Women 230/7 (50 ov) Bangladesh Women 76 (33.2 ov) | South Africa won by 154 runs |
| 9 May 2018 | Bangladesh Women 71 (36.5 ov) South Africa Women 72/1 (14.2 ov) | South Africa won by 9 wickets |
| 7 Feb 2018 | India Women 302/3 (50 ov) South Africa Women 124 (30.5 ov) | India won by 178 runs |
| 6 Dec 2017 | Cape Cobras 156/9 (20 ov) Knights 151/9 (20 ov) | Cape Cobras won by 5 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Diamond Oval?
The average completed first-innings score at Diamond Oval is 191.0 runs, from 30 innings between 2003 and 2024. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Diamond Oval?
The highest total in the data is 346/7 by England against South Africa on 1 February 2023.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Diamond Oval?
In the 32 matches with a result, teams batting first won 13 (41%) and teams batting second won 19 (59%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Diamond Oval?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 71 by Bangladesh Women against South Africa Women on 9 May 2018.
Also known as: De Beers Diamond 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.