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McLean Park ODI average score and records
Data through 19 November 2025Last updated 19 November 2025
Across 21 matches at McLean Park from 2002 to 2025, sides batting first made 282.2 on average in completed innings (17 innings). For comparison, the average across every ODI ground in the data is 250.4, so McLean Park is 31.8 runs above it. Of the 20 decided matches, 10 were won by the side batting second (50%) and 10 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 10 of 20 decided matches (50%).
Matches
21
2002–2025
Avg 1st innings
282.2
17 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
235.0
17 innings
Won chasing
50%
10 of 20 results
Toss winner won
50%
10 of 20
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 304.5 |
| 2010 | 305.5 |
| 2012 | 301.5 |
| 2015 | 294.3 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 36 | 48.4 | 1.22 | 4.84 |
| Middle overs | 36 | 154.7 | 3.47 | 5.44 |
| Death overs | 29 | 68.1 | 3.41 | 8.20 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at McLean Park (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 373/8 | 50 | Zimbabwe | 2012-02-09 | Won |
| New Zealand | 369/5 | 50 | Pakistan | 2015-02-03 | Won |
| New Zealand | 344/9 | 50 | Pakistan | 2025-03-29 | Won |
| New Zealand | 340/7 | 50 | England | 2008-02-20 | Tied |
| England | 340/6 | 50 | New Zealand | 2008-02-20 | Tied |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 98 | 31.4 | Bangladesh | 2023-12-23 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 157 | 38 | India | 2019-01-23 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 171 | 44 | New Zealand | 2012-02-09 | Lost |
| United Arab Emirates | 175 | 47.4 | West Indies | 2015-03-15 | Lost |
| Bangladesh | 190 | 43.5 | New Zealand | 2010-02-05 | Lost |
Most runs at McLean Park in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Taylor | 13 | 707 | 78.56 | 97.5 | 128 | 3 | 3 |
| Brendon McCullum | 14 | 552 | 39.43 | 110.2 | 119 | 1 | 3 |
| Martin Guptill | 10 | 445 | 49.44 | 88.5 | 117 | 1 | 4 |
| Kane Williamson | 8 | 357 | 44.62 | 85.0 | 112 | 1 | 2 |
| Nathan Astle | 3 | 240 | 80.00 | 88.9 | 83 | 0 | 3 |
| Jamie How | 3 | 226 | 75.33 | 101.8 | 139 | 1 | 1 |
| Misbah-ul-Haq | 3 | 203 | 101.50 | 106.3 | 93 | 0 | 2 |
| Ahmed Shehzad | 3 | 190 | 63.33 | 90.9 | 93 | 0 | 2 |
| Virender Sehwag | 2 | 185 | 92.50 | 105.7 | 108 | 1 | 1 |
| Jacob Oram | 6 | 173 | 28.83 | 161.7 | 83 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at McLean Park in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vettori | 9 | 14 | 26.86 | 4.53 | 3/33 |
| Kyle Mills | 7 | 11 | 30.45 | 5.71 | 4/40 |
| NG Smith | 2 | 8 | 12.75 | 6.73 | 4/42 |
| Mohammed Shami | 2 | 7 | 10.57 | 4.93 | 4/55 |
| AM Guruge | 2 | 6 | 16.00 | 6.19 | 4/56 |
| James Anderson | 2 | 6 | 20.00 | 6.05 | 5/34 |
| Daryl Tuffey | 3 | 6 | 22.00 | 4.89 | 3/58 |
| Morne Morkel | 1 | 5 | 7.60 | 4.00 | 5/38 |
| Wahab Riaz | 2 | 5 | 21.00 | 5.25 | 3/51 |
| Tim Southee | 8 | 5 | 83.20 | 6.26 | 2/52 |
Recent matches at McLean Park
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2025 | West Indies 247/9 (34 ov) New Zealand 248/5 (33.3 ov) | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 29 Mar 2025 | New Zealand 344/9 (50 ov) Pakistan 271 (44.1 ov) | New Zealand won by 73 runs |
| 23 Dec 2023 | New Zealand 98 (31.4 ov) Bangladesh 99/1 (15.1 ov) | Bangladesh won by 9 wickets |
| 13 Feb 2019 | New Zealand 233/2 (44.3 ov) Bangladesh 232 (48.5 ov) | New Zealand won by 8 wickets |
| 23 Jan 2019 | New Zealand 157 (38 ov) India 156/2 (34.5 ov) | India won by 8 wickets (D/L) |
| 15 Mar 2015 | United Arab Emirates 175 (47.4 ov) West Indies 176/4 (30.3 ov) | West Indies won by 6 wickets |
| 4 Mar 2015 | Pakistan 339/6 (50 ov) United Arab Emirates 210/8 (50 ov) | Pakistan won by 129 runs |
| 3 Feb 2015 | New Zealand 369/5 (50 ov) Pakistan 250 (43.1 ov) | New Zealand won by 119 runs |
| 19 Jan 2014 | New Zealand 292/7 (50 ov) India 268 (48.4 ov) | New Zealand won by 24 runs |
| 20 Feb 2013 | New Zealand 269 (48.5 ov) England 270/2 (47.4 ov) | England won by 8 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at McLean Park in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at McLean Park in ODI matches is 282.2 runs, from 17 innings between 2002 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at McLean Park in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 373/8 by New Zealand against Zimbabwe on 9 February 2012.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at McLean Park in ODI matches?
In the 20 matches with a result, teams batting first won 10 (50%) and teams batting second won 10 (50%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at McLean Park in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 98 by New Zealand against Bangladesh on 23 December 2023.
What is the highest successful run chase at McLean Park in ODI 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.