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Saxton Oval Plunket Shield stats: average score and records
Data through 19 November 2024Last updated 19 November 2024
The average first-innings score at Saxton Oval is 298.7, based on 19 completed first innings across 19 matches played between 2013 and 2024. That is 2.4 runs lower than the Plunket Shield average of 301.1 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 9 of 13 matches with a result (69%), and teams batting second won 4 (31%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 74% of the time, and the toss winner won 54% of decided matches.
Matches
19
2013–2024
Avg 1st innings
298.7
19 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
281.4
19 innings
Won chasing
31%
4 of 13 results
Toss winner won
54%
7 of 13
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 424.0 |
| 2016 | 341.5 |
| 2017 | 343.7 |
| 2018 | 255.0 |
| 2022 | 287.5 |
| 2023 | 248.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Saxton Oval (Plunket Shield)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 492/7 | Central Stags | 2024-11-19 | Won | |
| Otago Volts | 479/5 | Central Stags | 2016-10-22 | Drawn | |
| Central Stags | 472 | Auckland Aces | 2017-10-30 | Won | |
| Canterbury | 463/9 | Central Stags | 2015-03-17 | Won | |
| Northern Districts | 435/9 | Central Stags | 2013-02-20 | Drawn |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Aces | 103 | Central Stags | 2023-04-01 | Lost | |
| Central Stags | 158 | Wellington Firebirds | 2018-12-14 | Drawn | |
| Northern Districts | 161 | Central Stags | 2022-11-05 | Lost | |
| Central Stags | 164 | Canterbury | 2019-11-08 | Drawn | |
| Central Stags | 168 | Canterbury | 2016-02-13 | Drawn |
Most runs at Saxton Oval in Plunket Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Cleaver | 29 | 915 | 36.60 | 48.8 | 88 | 0 | 6 |
| BD Schmulian | 23 | 855 | 40.71 | 54.9 | 200 | 1 | 4 |
| Tom Bruce | 25 | 792 | 36.00 | 54.0 | 112 | 1 | 5 |
| GR Hay | 28 | 746 | 27.63 | 45.2 | 136 | 1 | 4 |
| Will Young | 19 | 713 | 44.56 | 49.6 | 128 | 2 | 4 |
| David Smith | 14 | 565 | 47.08 | 42.1 | 117 | 1 | 4 |
| Jesse Ryder | 7 | 504 | 126.00 | 72.9 | 175 | 4 | 0 |
| GH Worker | 15 | 491 | 32.73 | 55.2 | 210 | 1 | 2 |
| Jamie How | 4 | 389 | 194.50 | 79.7 | 207 | 1 | 2 |
| Cole McConchie | 7 | 360 | 51.43 | 62.0 | 131 | 1 | 2 |
Most wickets at Saxton Oval in Plunket Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Bracewell | 16 | 38 | 20.61 | 2.63 | 4/30 |
| Ajaz Patel | 23 | 38 | 42.13 | 3.63 | 6/152 |
| Blair Tickner | 24 | 32 | 42.75 | 3.40 | 4/45 |
| SHA Rance | 13 | 31 | 25.87 | 3.51 | 5/53 |
| RL Toole | 13 | 27 | 22.15 | 2.94 | 7/57 |
| Matthew Henry | 7 | 22 | 22.82 | 2.91 | 4/69 |
| Ben Wheeler | 10 | 20 | 25.90 | 3.14 | 5/91 |
| FW Sheat | 6 | 16 | 18.12 | 2.61 | 4/52 |
| Todd Astle | 8 | 16 | 27.38 | 2.67 | 4/96 |
| AM Ellis | 6 | 14 | 20.43 | 2.72 | 5/52 |
Recent matches at Saxton Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | Central Stags 202 & 303 Canterbury 492/7d & 14/0 | Canterbury won by 10 wickets |
| 28 Oct 2023 | Central Stags 169 & 184 Wellington Firebirds 201 & 324 | Wellington Firebirds won by 172 runs |
| 1 Apr 2023 | Central Stags 296/9d & 156/5d Auckland Aces 161/1d & 103 | Central Stags won by 188 runs |
| 5 Nov 2022 | Central Stags 273 & 371/4d Northern Districts 161 & 204/9 | Central Stags won by 279 runs |
| 18 Oct 2022 | Central Stags 302 & 176/9 Canterbury 416/9d | Match drawn |
| 7 Nov 2021 | Otago Volts 244 & 422/7d Central Stags 265 & 240 | Otago Volts won by 161 runs |
| 14 Nov 2020 | Northern Districts 347 & 233/7d Central Stags 281/8d & 259 | Northern Districts won by 40 runs |
| 8 Nov 2019 | Central Stags 164 & 287/9 Canterbury 212 | Match drawn |
| 14 Dec 2018 | Central Stags 158 & 336/4 Wellington Firebirds 429 | Match drawn |
| 10 Oct 2018 | Central Stags 352/7d & 0/0 Canterbury 0/0 & 207 | Central Stags won by 145 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Saxton Oval in Plunket Shield matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Saxton Oval in Plunket Shield matches is 298.7 runs, from 19 innings between 2013 and 2024. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Saxton Oval in Plunket Shield matches?
The highest total in the data is 492/7 by Canterbury against Central Stags on 19 November 2024.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Saxton Oval in Plunket Shield matches?
In the 13 matches with a result, teams batting first won 9 (69%) and teams batting second won 4 (31%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Saxton Oval in Plunket Shield matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 103 by Auckland Aces against Central Stags on 1 April 2023.
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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.