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Sydney Cricket Ground T20I average score and records
Data through 16 November 2024Last updated 16 November 2024
Across 19 matches at Sydney Cricket Ground from 2007 to 2024, sides batting first made 173.7 on average in completed innings (15 innings). That is 23.5 runs higher than the T20I average of 150.2 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 10 of 17 matches with a result (59%), and teams batting second won 7 (41%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 37% of the time, and the toss winner won 53% of decided matches.
Matches
19
2007–2024
Avg 1st innings
173.7
15 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
146.9
15 innings
Won chasing
41%
7 of 17 results
Toss winner won
53%
9 of 17
Scoring by phase at SCG
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 30 | 50.7 | 1.60 | 8.46 |
| Middle overs | 30 | 66.4 | 2.43 | 7.47 |
| Death overs | 29 | 44.7 | 2.17 | 9.53 |
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 Sydney Cricket Ground (T20I)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 221/5 | 20 | England | 2007-01-09 | Won |
| South Africa | 205/5 | 20 | Bangladesh | 2022-10-27 | Won |
| New Zealand | 200/3 | 20 | Australia | 2022-10-22 | Won |
| India | 200/3 | 20 | Australia | 2016-01-31 | Won |
| Australia | 197/5 | 20 | India | 2016-01-31 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 101 | 16.3 | South Africa | 2022-10-27 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 102 | 19.2 | New Zealand | 2022-10-29 | Lost |
| Australia | 111 | 17.1 | New Zealand | 2022-10-22 | Lost |
| Pakistan | 134 | 19.4 | Australia | 2024-11-16 | Lost |
Most runs at Sydney Cricket Ground in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 5 | 298 | 99.33 | 144.7 | 85 | 0 | 4 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 9 | 203 | 25.38 | 134.4 | 54 | 0 | 1 |
| Shane Watson | 2 | 186 | – | 178.8 | 124 | 1 | 1 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 4 | 176 | 44.00 | 125.7 | 73 | 0 | 2 |
| Matthew Wade | 5 | 157 | 39.25 | 160.2 | 80 | 0 | 2 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 4 | 147 | 36.75 | 167.0 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
| Rohit Sharma | 3 | 128 | 42.67 | 137.6 | 53 | 0 | 2 |
| Glenn Phillips | 3 | 122 | 40.67 | 148.8 | 104 | 1 | 0 |
| Babar Azam | 4 | 121 | 40.33 | 123.5 | 59 | 0 | 2 |
| Rilee Rossouw | 2 | 116 | 58.00 | 187.1 | 109 | 1 | 0 |
Most wickets at Sydney Cricket Ground in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Zampa | 9 | 11 | 21.09 | 7.03 | 3/18 |
| Trent Boult | 4 | 10 | 8.40 | 5.60 | 4/13 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 3 | 9 | 8.33 | 6.25 | 4/12 |
| Anrich Nortje | 2 | 8 | 6.38 | 6.80 | 4/10 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 8 | 14.50 | 7.25 | 3/38 |
| Andrew Tye | 5 | 7 | 26.29 | 9.36 | 4/23 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 6 | 16.33 | 7.00 | 3/31 |
| Tim Southee | 5 | 6 | 16.67 | 6.32 | 3/6 |
| SH Johnson | 1 | 5 | 5.20 | 6.50 | 5/26 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 5 | 15.40 | 7.00 | 3/14 |
Recent matches at Sydney Cricket Ground
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2024 | Australia 147/9 (20 ov) Pakistan 134 (19.4 ov) | Australia won by 13 runs |
| 9 Nov 2022 | New Zealand 152/4 (20 ov) Pakistan 153/3 (19.1 ov) | Pakistan won by 7 wickets |
| 5 Nov 2022 | Sri Lanka 141/8 (20 ov) England 144/6 (19.4 ov) | England won by 4 wickets |
| 3 Nov 2022 | Pakistan 185/9 (20 ov) South Africa 108/9 (14 ov) | Pakistan won by 33 runs (D/L) |
| 29 Oct 2022 | New Zealand 167/7 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 102 (19.2 ov) | New Zealand won by 65 runs |
| 27 Oct 2022 | India 179/2 (20 ov) Netherlands 123/9 (20 ov) | India won by 56 runs |
| 27 Oct 2022 | South Africa 205/5 (20 ov) Bangladesh 101 (16.3 ov) | South Africa won by 104 runs |
| 22 Oct 2022 | New Zealand 200/3 (20 ov) Australia 111 (17.1 ov) | New Zealand won by 89 runs |
| 13 Feb 2022 | Australia 164/6 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 164/8 (20 ov) | Match tied (Australia won the Super Over) |
| 11 Feb 2022 | Australia 149/9 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 122/8 (19 ov) | Australia won by 20 runs (D/L) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Sydney Cricket Ground in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Sydney Cricket Ground in T20I matches is 173.7 runs, from 15 innings between 2007 and 2024. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Sydney Cricket Ground in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 221/5 by Australia against England on 9 January 2007.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Sydney Cricket Ground in T20I matches?
In the 17 matches with a result, teams batting first won 10 (59%) and teams batting second won 7 (41%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Sydney Cricket Ground in T20I matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 101 by Bangladesh against South Africa on 27 October 2022.
What is the highest successful run chase at Sydney Cricket Ground in T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 200.
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.