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Fitzherbert Park T20 average score and records
Data through 27 December 2025Last updated 27 December 2025
Fitzherbert Park has hosted 5 T20 matches in the data (2021–2025), and the average completed first-innings score is 181.8 from 5 innings. That is 18.0 runs higher than the T20 average of 163.8 across all grounds in the data. Of the 5 decided matches, 2 were won by the side batting second (40%) and 3 by the side batting first. Captains who won the toss chose to field 80% of the time, and the toss winner won 20% of decided matches.
Matches
5
2021–2025
Avg 1st innings
181.8
5 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
161.6
5 innings
Won chasing
40%
2 of 5 results
Toss winner won
20%
1 of 5
Scoring by phase
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 10 | 56.6 | 1.80 | 9.43 |
| Middle overs | 10 | 69.0 | 2.70 | 8.15 |
| Death overs | 9 | 51.2 | 2.11 | 10.98 |
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 Fitzherbert Park (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 214/6 | 20 | Central Districts | 2022-12-27 | Won |
| Central Districts | 212/7 | 20 | Wellington | 2022-12-27 | Lost |
| Central Districts | 206/5 | 20 | Northern Districts | 2023-12-27 | Won |
| Central Districts | 188/7 | 20 | Wellington | 2025-12-27 | Won |
| Auckland | 170/6 | 19.5 | Central Districts | 2021-12-27 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 142 | 17.5 | Central Districts | 2025-12-27 | Lost |
| Northern Districts | 150 | 19.2 | Central Districts | 2023-12-27 | Lost |
Most runs at Fitzherbert Park in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Cleaver | 5 | 223 | 44.60 | 148.7 | 95 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Clarkson | 5 | 130 | 26.00 | 134.0 | 55 | 0 | 1 |
| Tom Bruce | 4 | 120 | 30.00 | 181.8 | 56 | 0 | 1 |
| Douglas Bracewell | 2 | 95 | – | 271.4 | 93 | 0 | 1 |
| Martin Guptill | 1 | 79 | – | 136.2 | 79 | 0 | 1 |
| NF Kelly | 2 | 66 | 33.00 | 206.2 | 58 | 0 | 1 |
| GR Hay | 2 | 64 | 32.00 | 120.8 | 57 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Todd | 1 | 51 | – | 182.1 | 51 | 0 | 1 |
| Tom Blundell | 1 | 51 | 51.00 | 182.1 | 51 | 0 | 1 |
| BL Wiggins | 1 | 37 | 37.00 | 148.0 | 37 | 0 | 0 |
Most wickets at Fitzherbert Park in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Tickner | 3 | 7 | 15.29 | 11.89 | 3/40 |
| JR Lennox | 4 | 7 | 15.29 | 8.56 | 4/15 |
| Tom Bruce | 3 | 4 | 13.25 | 5.89 | 2/14 |
| Ajaz Patel | 3 | 4 | 18.50 | 6.17 | 4/21 |
| AR Schaw | 2 | 3 | 10.67 | 5.33 | 3/18 |
| BV Sears | 1 | 3 | 11.33 | 8.50 | 3/34 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 1 | 3 | 14.00 | 10.50 | 3/42 |
| BJ Small | 1 | 2 | 8.50 | 7.29 | 2/17 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 1 | 2 | 10.00 | 5.00 | 2/20 |
| LI Georgeson | 1 | 2 | 12.00 | 6.00 | 2/24 |
Recent matches at Fitzherbert Park
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 2025 | Central Districts 188/7 (20 ov) Wellington 142 (17.5 ov) | Central Districts won by 46 runs |
| 12 Jan 2025 | Central Districts 133/6 (20 ov) Otago 134/2 (9.4 ov) | Otago won by 8 wickets |
| 27 Dec 2023 | Central Districts 206/5 (20 ov) Northern Districts 150 (19.2 ov) | Central Districts won by 56 runs |
| 27 Dec 2022 | Wellington 214/6 (20 ov) Central Districts 212/7 (20 ov) | Wellington won by 2 runs |
| 27 Dec 2021 | Central Districts 168/5 (20 ov) Auckland 170/6 (19.5 ov) | Auckland won by 4 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Fitzherbert Park in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Fitzherbert Park in T20 matches is 181.8 runs, from 5 innings between 2021 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Fitzherbert Park in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 214/6 by Wellington against Central Districts on 27 December 2022.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Fitzherbert Park in T20 matches?
In the 5 matches with a result, teams batting first won 3 (60%) and teams batting second won 2 (40%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Fitzherbert Park in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 142 by Wellington against Central Districts on 27 December 2025.
What is the highest successful run chase at Fitzherbert Park in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 170.
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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.