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Junction Oval One-Day Cup (Australia) stats: average score and records
Data through 12 October 2026Last updated 12 October 2026
The average first-innings score at Junction Oval is 233.3, based on 15 completed first innings across 21 matches played between 2021 and 2026. That is 20.6 runs lower than the One-Day Cup (Australia) average of 253.9 across all grounds in the data. Of the 20 decided matches, 11 were won by the side batting second (55%) and 9 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 12 of 20 decided matches (60%).
Matches
21
2021–2026
Avg 1st innings
233.3
15 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
217.5
15 innings
Won chasing
55%
11 of 20 results
Toss winner won
60%
12 of 20
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 219.7 |
| 2022 | 231.8 |
| 2023 | 240.0 |
| 2024 | 199.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Junction Oval (Marsh Cup)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 336/8 | 45 | Victoria | 2024-10-25 | Won |
| Victoria | 333/7 | 50 | South Australia | 2021-04-08 | Won |
| South Australia | 312 | 49.3 | Victoria | 2021-04-08 | Lost |
| South Australia | 311 | 49.3 | Victoria | 2026-10-12 | Won |
| Victoria | 298/7 | 50 | New South Wales | 2023-09-29 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Australia | 104 | 32 | Tasmania | 2021-03-12 | Lost |
| Tasmania | 126 | 30.1 | Victoria | 2024-09-23 | Lost |
| Victoria | 143 | 39.4 | Western Australia | 2022-03-08 | Lost |
| New South Wales | 178 | 35.2 | Victoria | 2025-10-20 | Lost |
| Victoria | 193 | 38.1 | Queensland | 2022-02-23 | Lost |
Most runs at Junction Oval in Marsh Cup matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Handscomb | 16 | 555 | 37.00 | 88.1 | 131 | 1 | 3 |
| Nicolas Maddinson | 8 | 361 | 45.12 | 92.3 | 126 | 1 | 3 |
| Sam Harper | 11 | 338 | 30.73 | 93.4 | 96 | 0 | 3 |
| Matt Short | 9 | 310 | 38.75 | 104.4 | 80 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Sutherland | 12 | 302 | 33.56 | 99.3 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | 10 | 294 | 29.40 | 78.8 | 63 | 0 | 2 |
| TF Rogers | 10 | 294 | 29.40 | 79.9 | 67 | 0 | 2 |
| Matthew Gilkes | 7 | 288 | 48.00 | 106.3 | 127 | 1 | 1 |
| Daniel Hughes | 4 | 264 | 66.00 | 78.6 | 117 | 1 | 2 |
| Josh Philippe | 5 | 231 | 46.20 | 114.4 | 100 | 1 | 1 |
Most wickets at Junction Oval in Marsh Cup matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM Elliott | 12 | 22 | 25.50 | 5.71 | 7/12 |
| T Murphy | 14 | 15 | 38.07 | 4.68 | 3/38 |
| Peter Siddle | 5 | 13 | 15.15 | 4.99 | 5/49 |
| F O'Neill | 8 | 13 | 26.00 | 4.76 | 3/38 |
| Will Sutherland | 13 | 13 | 47.38 | 5.69 | 3/39 |
| Andrew Tye | 4 | 11 | 14.73 | 5.06 | 4/30 |
| Beau Webster | 5 | 9 | 12.00 | 4.66 | 3/20 |
| Scott Boland | 6 | 9 | 27.89 | 4.33 | 3/46 |
| Jonathan Merlo | 7 | 9 | 31.00 | 7.06 | 3/45 |
| Aaron Hardie | 4 | 7 | 16.86 | 4.60 | 3/28 |
Recent matches at Junction Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | South Australia 311 (49.3 ov) Victoria 241/9 (43.5 ov) | South Australia won by 70 runs |
| 25 Sep 2026 | New South Wales 257 (48.5 ov) Victoria 212 (44.5 ov) | New South Wales won by 47 runs (D/L) |
| 2 Dec 2025 | Victoria 285 (49.1 ov) Western Australia 289/3 (44.4 ov) | Western Australia won by 7 wickets |
| 20 Oct 2025 | Victoria 183/8 (36 ov) New South Wales 178 (35.2 ov) | Victoria won by 5 runs |
| 25 Oct 2024 | New South Wales 336/8 (45 ov) Victoria 196 (34.2 ov) | New South Wales won by 140 runs |
| 27 Sep 2024 | Victoria 240/7 (50 ov) Queensland 234 (49.5 ov) | Victoria won by 6 runs |
| 25 Sep 2024 | Queensland 128/5 (16 ov) Tasmania – | No result |
| 23 Sep 2024 | Tasmania 126 (30.1 ov) Victoria 128/6 (26.5 ov) | Victoria won by 4 wickets |
| 8 Feb 2024 | South Australia 231/9 (50 ov) Victoria 234/7 (44.1 ov) | Victoria won by 3 wickets |
| 29 Sep 2023 | Victoria 298/7 (50 ov) New South Wales 239 (46.2 ov) | Victoria won by 59 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Junction Oval in Marsh Cup matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Junction Oval in Marsh Cup matches is 233.3 runs, from 15 innings between 2021 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Junction Oval in Marsh Cup matches?
The highest total in the data is 336/8 by New South Wales against Victoria on 25 October 2024.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Junction Oval in Marsh Cup matches?
In the 20 matches with a result, teams batting first won 9 (45%) and teams batting second won 11 (55%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Junction Oval in Marsh Cup matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 104 by South Australia against Tasmania on 12 March 2021.
What is the highest successful run chase at Junction Oval in Marsh Cup matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 289.
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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.