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Sydney Cricket Ground ODI average score and records
Data through 25 October 2025Last updated 25 October 2025
Across 48 matches at Sydney Cricket Ground from 2003 to 2025, sides batting first made 283.6 on average in completed innings (39 innings). That is 33.3 runs higher than the ODI average of 250.4 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 28 of 44 matches with a result (64%), and teams batting second won 16 (36%). The toss winner went on to win 25 of 44 decided matches (57%).
Matches
48
2003–2025
Avg 1st innings
283.6
39 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
228.6
39 innings
Won chasing
36%
16 of 44 results
Toss winner won
57%
25 of 44
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 248.0 |
| 2004 | 281.7 |
| 2006 | 340.3 |
| 2007 | 255.0 |
| 2008 | 269.7 |
| 2009 | 285.0 |
| 2011 | 273.5 |
| 2015 | 295.8 |
| 2016 | 327.0 |
| 2020 | 340.3 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at SCG
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 78 | 51.1 | 1.44 | 5.11 |
| Middle overs | 78 | 151.4 | 4.03 | 5.25 |
| Death overs | 61 | 68.6 | 2.80 | 7.91 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Sydney Cricket Ground (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 408/5 | 50 | West Indies | 2015-02-27 | Won |
| Australia | 389/4 | 50 | India | 2020-11-29 | Won |
| Australia | 376/9 | 50 | Sri Lanka | 2015-03-08 | Won |
| Australia | 374/6 | 50 | India | 2020-11-27 | Won |
| Australia | 368/5 | 50 | Sri Lanka | 2006-02-12 | Won |
Most runs at Sydney Cricket Ground in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Clarke | 25 | 976 | 46.48 | 86.7 | 103 | 1 | 7 |
| David Warner | 17 | 969 | 57.00 | 100.0 | 130 | 3 | 7 |
| Steven Smith | 16 | 948 | 59.25 | 99.1 | 164 | 4 | 3 |
| Ricky Ponting | 20 | 578 | 30.42 | 79.2 | 124 | 2 | 1 |
| Aaron Finch | 13 | 551 | 42.38 | 89.7 | 114 | 1 | 5 |
| Matthew Hayden | 12 | 524 | 47.64 | 81.2 | 126 | 1 | 3 |
| Shane Watson | 12 | 511 | 46.45 | 100.2 | 82 | 0 | 5 |
| Andrew Symonds | 13 | 496 | 41.33 | 98.4 | 151 | 1 | 2 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 14 | 488 | 37.54 | 116.2 | 95 | 0 | 5 |
| Rohit Sharma | 6 | 454 | 90.80 | 90.8 | 133 | 2 | 2 |
Most wickets at Sydney Cricket Ground in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Lee | 19 | 30 | 25.80 | 4.86 | 5/58 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 12 | 22 | 24.05 | 5.14 | 3/43 |
| Nathan Bracken | 12 | 20 | 24.95 | 5.06 | 5/47 |
| Adam Zampa | 9 | 19 | 24.63 | 5.42 | 4/45 |
| Mitchell Starc | 15 | 16 | 37.69 | 5.62 | 4/42 |
| Anderson Cummins | 8 | 14 | 29.57 | 5.83 | 3/25 |
| James Faulkner | 8 | 13 | 27.54 | 5.71 | 3/47 |
| Shane Watson | 12 | 11 | 35.27 | 5.64 | 2/9 |
| Mitchell Johnson | 9 | 11 | 38.18 | 5.53 | 3/36 |
| Glenn McGrath | 5 | 10 | 16.10 | 3.41 | 3/24 |
Recent matches at Sydney Cricket Ground
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2025 | Australia 236 (46.4 ov) India 237/1 (38.3 ov) | India won by 9 wickets |
| 4 Feb 2024 | Australia 258/9 (50 ov) West Indies 175 (43.3 ov) | Australia won by 83 runs |
| 19 Nov 2022 | Australia 280/8 (50 ov) England 208 (38.5 ov) | Australia won by 72 runs |
| 29 Nov 2020 | Australia 389/4 (50 ov) India 338/9 (50 ov) | Australia won by 51 runs |
| 27 Nov 2020 | Australia 374/6 (50 ov) India 308/8 (50 ov) | Australia won by 66 runs |
| 13 Mar 2020 | Australia 258/7 (50 ov) New Zealand 187 (41 ov) | Australia won by 71 runs |
| 12 Jan 2019 | Australia 288/5 (50 ov) India 254/9 (50 ov) | Australia won by 34 runs |
| 21 Jan 2018 | England 302/6 (50 ov) Australia 286/6 (50 ov) | England won by 16 runs |
| 22 Jan 2017 | Australia 353/6 (50 ov) Pakistan 267 (43.5 ov) | Australia won by 86 runs |
| 4 Dec 2016 | Australia 324/8 (50 ov) New Zealand 256 (44.2 ov) | Australia won by 68 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Sydney Cricket Ground in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Sydney Cricket Ground in ODI matches is 283.6 runs, from 39 innings between 2003 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Sydney Cricket Ground in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 408/5 by South Africa against West Indies on 27 February 2015.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Sydney Cricket Ground in ODI matches?
In the 44 matches with a result, teams batting first won 28 (64%) and teams batting second won 16 (36%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Sydney Cricket Ground in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 117 by England against Australia on 23 January 2003.
What is the highest successful run chase at Sydney Cricket Ground in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 334.
Also known as: SCG.
More grounds in Australia
- Adelaide Oval217 matches
- Bellerive Oval208 matches
- Melbourne Cricket Ground192 matches
- Western Australia Cricket Association Ground175 matches
- The Gabba164 matches
- Junction Oval105 matches
- North Sydney Oval85 matches
- Allan Border Field80 matches
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.