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Diamond Oval ODI average score and records
Data through 1 February 2023Last updated 1 February 2023
The average first-innings score at Diamond Oval is 253.1, based on 7 completed first innings across 7 matches played between 2003 and 2023. For comparison, the average across every ODI ground in the data is 250.4, so Diamond Oval is 2.8 runs above it. Of the 7 decided matches, 4 were won by the side batting second (57%) and 3 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 2 of 7 decided matches (29%).
Matches
7
2003–2023
Avg 1st innings
253.1
7 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
218.1
7 innings
Won chasing
57%
4 of 7 results
Toss winner won
29%
2 of 7
Scoring by phase at De Beers Diamond Oval
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 14 | 43.5 | 1.50 | 4.36 |
| Middle overs | 14 | 149.3 | 3.57 | 5.63 |
| Death overs | 10 | 60.0 | 2.70 | 7.16 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Diamond Oval (ODI)
| 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 |
| South Africa | 299/7 | 50 | Sri Lanka | 2012-01-20 | Lost |
| South Africa | 287 | 43.1 | England | 2023-02-01 | Lost |
| South Africa | 282/0 | 42.5 | Bangladesh | 2017-10-15 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia | 84 | 17.3 | Pakistan | 2003-02-16 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 117 | 34.1 | South Africa | 2018-09-30 | Lost |
| South Africa | 252 | 49.1 | New Zealand | 2013-01-22 | Lost |
| South Africa | 287 | 43.1 | England | 2023-02-01 | Lost |
Most runs at Diamond Oval in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 2 | 193 | 193.00 | 111.6 | 168 | 1 | 0 |
| Kane Williamson | 1 | 145 | – | 106.6 | 145 | 1 | 0 |
| Graeme Smith | 2 | 134 | 67.00 | 93.1 | 68 | 0 | 2 |
| Jos Buttler | 1 | 131 | 131.00 | 103.1 | 131 | 1 | 0 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 2 | 124 | 62.00 | 117.0 | 80 | 0 | 1 |
| Dawid Malan | 1 | 118 | 118.00 | 103.5 | 118 | 1 | 0 |
| Hashim Amla | 1 | 110 | – | 98.2 | 110 | 1 | 0 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | 1 | 110 | – | 94.8 | 110 | 1 | 0 |
| AB de Villiers | 1 | 96 | 96.00 | 126.3 | 96 | 0 | 1 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 1 | 87 | 87.00 | 100.0 | 87 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Diamond Oval in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lungi Ngidi | 2 | 7 | 11.57 | 4.46 | 4/62 |
| Jofra Archer | 1 | 6 | 6.67 | 4.36 | 6/40 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 2 | 6 | 12.83 | 4.28 | 4/43 |
| Wasim Akram | 1 | 5 | 5.60 | 3.17 | 5/28 |
| Lonwabo Tsotsobe | 2 | 5 | 17.80 | 4.45 | 3/51 |
| Shoaib Akhtar | 1 | 4 | 11.50 | 5.75 | 4/46 |
| Jacob Oram | 1 | 3 | 10.67 | 3.20 | 3/32 |
| Shane Bond | 1 | 3 | 11.00 | 3.30 | 3/33 |
| Khaled Mahmud | 1 | 3 | 15.33 | 4.60 | 3/46 |
| Imran Tahir | 2 | 3 | 22.67 | 4.53 | 2/23 |
Recent matches at Diamond Oval
| Date | Teams | 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 |
| 15 Oct 2017 | Bangladesh 278/7 (50 ov) South Africa 282/0 (42.5 ov) | South Africa won by 10 wickets |
| 22 Jan 2013 | South Africa 252 (49.1 ov) New Zealand 279/8 (50 ov) | New Zealand won by 27 runs |
| 20 Jan 2012 | South Africa 299/7 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 304/5 (48.4 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets |
| 26 Feb 2003 | Bangladesh 198/7 (50 ov) New Zealand 199/3 (33.3 ov) | New Zealand won by 7 wickets |
| 16 Feb 2003 | Pakistan 255/9 (50 ov) Namibia 84 (17.3 ov) | Pakistan won by 171 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Diamond Oval in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Diamond Oval in ODI matches is 253.1 runs, from 7 innings between 2003 and 2023. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Diamond Oval in ODI matches?
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 ODI matches?
In the 7 matches with a result, teams batting first won 3 (43%) and teams batting second won 4 (57%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Diamond Oval in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 84 by Namibia against Pakistan on 16 February 2003.
What is the highest successful run chase at Diamond Oval in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 304.
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.