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Kingsmead cricket stats and records
Data through 9 October 2026Last updated 9 October 2026
Across 168 matches at Kingsmead from 2002 to 2026, sides batting first made 192.4 on average in completed innings (139 innings). Of the 154 decided matches, 64 were won by the side batting second (42%) and 90 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 78 of 154 decided matches (51%).
Matches
168
2002–2026
Avg 1st innings
192.4
139 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
165.1
139 innings
Won chasing
42%
64 of 154 results
Toss winner won
51%
78 of 154
Kingsmead average scores by format
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st inns | Won batting first | Won chasing | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 (leagues & domestic) | 92 | 156.7 | 48 | 38 | 216 |
| ODI | 29 | 266.0 | 14 | 9 | 372 |
| T20I | 19 | 167.7 | 10 | 8 | 226 |
| Test | 16 | 304.8 | 11 | 4 | 574 |
| Women's T20I | 6 | 137.2 | 3 | 3 | 158 |
| Women's ODI | 6 | 218.8 | 4 | 2 | 306 |
Highest and lowest totals at Kingsmead
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 574/9 | South Africa | 2009-12-26 | Won | |
| South Africa | 556/4 | West Indies | 2008-01-10 | Won | |
| South Africa | 500 | India | 2013-12-26 | Won | |
| Australia | 390 | South Africa | 2026-10-09 | Won | |
| South Africa | 372/6 | 49.2 | Australia | 2016-10-05 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 42 | South Africa | 2024-11-27 | Lost | |
| Bangladesh | 53 | South Africa | 2022-03-31 | Lost | |
| Dolphins | 70 | 15.4 | Titans | 2015-11-18 | Lost |
| Kenya | 73 | 16.5 | New Zealand | 2007-09-12 | Lost |
| Titans | 79 | 19.4 | Dolphins | 2017-12-10 | Lost |
Most runs at Kingsmead
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB de Villiers | 38 | 1,542 | 44.06 | 67.0 | 105 | 2 | 12 |
| David Miller | 46 | 1,460 | 48.67 | 121.5 | 118 | 2 | 8 |
| Quinton de Kock | 32 | 1,240 | 41.33 | 106.1 | 121 | 2 | 9 |
| Jacques Kallis | 29 | 1,033 | 39.73 | 54.3 | 119 | 4 | 5 |
| Graeme Smith | 35 | 1,025 | 32.03 | 71.5 | 147 | 2 | 5 |
| MN van Wyk | 31 | 949 | 35.15 | 121.7 | 114 | 1 | 7 |
| Hashim Amla | 37 | 912 | 24.65 | 73.3 | 100 | 1 | 7 |
| Aiden Markram | 25 | 772 | 30.88 | 74.2 | 143 | 2 | 1 |
| Temba Bavuma | 30 | 754 | 27.93 | 66.3 | 113 | 1 | 3 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 26 | 722 | 32.82 | 71.3 | 85 | 0 | 5 |
Most wickets at Kingsmead
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keshav Maharaj | 58 | 81 | 20.85 | 4.59 | 7/32 |
| Dale Steyn | 28 | 67 | 20.07 | 3.48 | 6/50 |
| Morne Morkel | 26 | 45 | 28.49 | 3.58 | 4/17 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 22 | 35 | 23.80 | 4.43 | 3/12 |
| Makhaya Ntini | 22 | 34 | 35.18 | 4.28 | 5/48 |
| Prenelan Subrayen | 35 | 33 | 23.79 | 6.73 | 4/29 |
| R Frylinck | 25 | 29 | 21.45 | 7.23 | 3/21 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 20 | 27 | 19.85 | 7.23 | 4/22 |
| Imran Tahir | 19 | 26 | 25.23 | 4.90 | 3/21 |
| Zaheer Khan | 12 | 24 | 22.92 | 3.53 | 3/14 |
Recent matches at Kingsmead
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | Australia 390 & 314/6d South Africa 284 & 206 | Australia won by 214 runs |
| 27 Sep 2026 | Lions 202/4 (20 ov) Dolphins 194/6 (20 ov) | Lions won by 8 runs |
| 24 Sep 2026 | South Africa 297/8 (50 ov) Australia 230 (41.2 ov) | South Africa won by 67 runs |
| 19 Apr 2026 | India Women 147 (20 ov) South Africa Women 148/2 (17.1 ov) | South Africa won by 8 wickets |
| 17 Apr 2026 | India Women 157/7 (20 ov) South Africa Women 158/4 (19.1 ov) | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
| 1 Mar 2026 | Pakistan Women 306/8 (50 ov) South Africa Women 187 (36.2 ov) | Pakistan won by 119 runs |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape 170/7 (20 ov) Pretoria Capitals 172/3 (18.3 ov) | Pretoria Capitals won by 7 wickets |
| 17 Jan 2026 | Durban's Super Giants 189/7 (20 ov) Paarl Royals 131/9 (20 ov) | Durban's Super Giants won by 58 runs |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Pretoria Capitals 201/4 (20 ov) Durban's Super Giants 186 (19.4 ov) | Pretoria Capitals won by 15 runs |
| 30 Dec 2025 | Durban's Super Giants 86 (17.1 ov) Joburg Super Kings 88/4 (12.2 ov) | Joburg Super Kings won by 6 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Kingsmead?
The average completed first-innings score at Kingsmead is 192.4 runs, from 139 innings between 2002 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Kingsmead?
The highest total in the data is 574/9 by England against South Africa on 26 December 2009.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Kingsmead?
In the 154 matches with a result, teams batting first won 90 (58%) and teams batting second won 64 (42%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Kingsmead?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 42 by Sri Lanka against South Africa on 27 November 2024.
Also known as: Kingsmead Durban.
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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.