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Saxton Oval T20 average score and records
Data through 3 January 2026Last updated 3 January 2026
Across 5 matches at Saxton Oval from 2017 to 2026, sides batting first made 180.6 on average in completed innings (5 innings). That is 16.8 runs higher than the T20 average of 163.8 across all grounds in the data. In 5 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 4 wins batting first against 1 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 20% of the time, and the toss winner won 60% of decided matches.
Matches
5
2017–2026
Avg 1st innings
180.6
5 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
164.4
5 innings
Won chasing
20%
1 of 5 results
Toss winner won
60%
3 of 5
Scoring by phase
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 10 | 56.3 | 1.90 | 9.38 |
| Middle overs | 10 | 74.0 | 2.40 | 8.44 |
| Death overs | 9 | 46.9 | 2.44 | 9.78 |
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 Saxton Oval (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Districts | 213/5 | 20 | Canterbury | 2017-12-17 | Won |
| Canterbury | 205/6 | 20 | Central Districts | 2017-12-17 | Lost |
| Central Districts | 195/5 | 20 | Northern Districts | 2025-01-06 | Won |
| Wellington | 190/5 | 20 | Central Districts | 2025-01-04 | Won |
| Central Districts | 179 | 20 | Wellington | 2025-01-04 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Districts | 131 | 18.1 | Central Districts | 2025-01-06 | Lost |
| Central Districts | 179 | 20 | Wellington | 2025-01-04 | Lost |
Most runs at Saxton Oval in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Clarkson | 5 | 132 | 44.00 | 134.7 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Bruce | 4 | 129 | 43.00 | 172.0 | 64 | 0 | 1 |
| D Foxcroft | 2 | 103 | 51.50 | 139.2 | 66 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Young | 3 | 85 | 28.33 | 137.1 | 53 | 0 | 1 |
| Jesse Ryder | 1 | 84 | 84.00 | 210.0 | 84 | 0 | 1 |
| JCT Boyle | 2 | 83 | 41.50 | 138.3 | 66 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Cleaver | 4 | 76 | 19.00 | 146.2 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| CD Fletcher | 1 | 74 | – | 189.7 | 74 | 0 | 1 |
| MWT Boyle | 1 | 73 | – | 243.3 | 73 | 0 | 1 |
| W Clark | 4 | 60 | 20.00 | 136.4 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
Most wickets at Saxton Oval in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JW Hartshorn | 1 | 5 | 4.80 | 6.00 | 5/24 |
| MB Bacon | 1 | 5 | 5.60 | 7.00 | 5/28 |
| AR Schaw | 3 | 4 | 16.00 | 6.40 | 3/25 |
| JR Lennox | 4 | 4 | 24.00 | 7.38 | 3/14 |
| BG Randell | 4 | 4 | 27.50 | 9.85 | 2/19 |
| FW Sheat | 1 | 3 | 5.67 | 4.25 | 3/17 |
| RK Gulati | 1 | 3 | 6.67 | 5.00 | 3/20 |
| Logan van Beek | 1 | 3 | 9.33 | 7.00 | 3/28 |
| Cole McConchie | 2 | 3 | 12.00 | 7.20 | 2/23 |
| Blair Tickner | 3 | 3 | 40.00 | 10.91 | 2/37 |
Recent matches at Saxton Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 2026 | Central Districts 139/6 (20 ov) Canterbury 145/1 (12.4 ov) | Canterbury won by 9 wickets |
| 6 Jan 2025 | Central Districts 195/5 (20 ov) Northern Districts 131 (18.1 ov) | Central Districts won by 64 runs |
| 4 Jan 2025 | Wellington 190/5 (20 ov) Central Districts 179 (20 ov) | Wellington won by 11 runs |
| 21 Jan 2023 | Otago 166/8 (20 ov) Central Districts 162/9 (20 ov) | Otago won by 4 runs |
| 17 Dec 2017 | Central Districts 213/5 (20 ov) Canterbury 205/6 (20 ov) | Central Districts won by 8 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Saxton Oval in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Saxton Oval in T20 matches is 180.6 runs, from 5 innings between 2017 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Saxton Oval in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 213/5 by Central Districts against Canterbury on 17 December 2017.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Saxton Oval in T20 matches?
In the 5 matches with a result, teams batting first won 4 (80%) and teams batting second won 1 (20%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Saxton Oval in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 131 by Northern Districts against Central Districts on 6 January 2025.
What is the highest successful run chase at Saxton Oval in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 145.
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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.