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The Gabba Sheffield Shield stats: average score and records
Data through 16 February 2026Last updated 16 February 2026
Across 23 matches at The Gabba from 2018 to 2026, sides batting first made 261.7 on average in completed innings (23 innings). For comparison, the average across every Sheffield Shield ground in the data is 281.9, so The Gabba is 20.1 runs below it. Of the 18 decided matches, 12 were won by the side batting second (67%) and 6 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 8 of 18 decided matches (44%).
Matches
23
2018–2026
Avg 1st innings
261.7
23 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
293.1
23 innings
Won chasing
67%
12 of 18 results
Toss winner won
44%
8 of 18
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 261.0 |
| 2019 | 214.0 |
| 2020 | 204.0 |
| 2021 | 293.5 |
| 2022 | 244.0 |
| 2023 | 306.2 |
| 2024 | 234.0 |
| 2025 | 320.2 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at The Gabba (Sheffield Shield)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | 600/9 | Western Australia | 2021-03-06 | Drawn | |
| Western Australia | 458/5 | Queensland | 2021-03-06 | Drawn | |
| Victoria | 439 | Queensland | 2024-11-24 | Won | |
| Queensland | 430 | Victoria | 2025-11-22 | Won | |
| New South Wales | 429/7 | Queensland | 2025-10-28 | Drawn |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | 78 | Queensland | 2020-02-14 | Lost | |
| Queensland | 89 | New South Wales | 2019-03-03 | Lost | |
| Queensland | 93 | Tasmania | 2018-10-16 | Lost | |
| South Australia | 111 | Queensland | 2023-03-02 | Lost | |
| Queensland | 119 | South Australia | 2026-02-16 | Lost |
Most runs at The Gabba in Sheffield Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Burns | 30 | 1,004 | 37.19 | 47.9 | 135 | 1 | 6 |
| Jimmy Peirson | 39 | 988 | 27.44 | 52.2 | 115 | 1 | 5 |
| J Clayton | 19 | 803 | 57.36 | 43.6 | 134 | 3 | 3 |
| Matthew Renshaw | 30 | 784 | 27.03 | 45.1 | 139 | 3 | 1 |
| Usman Khawaja | 20 | 710 | 37.37 | 45.1 | 114 | 2 | 4 |
| Cameron Green | 7 | 658 | 131.60 | 64.1 | 251 | 2 | 3 |
| BE Street | 22 | 595 | 28.33 | 30.8 | 117 | 2 | 2 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 19 | 516 | 28.67 | 48.4 | 92 | 0 | 4 |
| Hilton Cartwright | 9 | 441 | 63.00 | 51.4 | 132 | 1 | 2 |
| Ben McDermott | 10 | 410 | 45.56 | 46.4 | 146 | 1 | 2 |
Most wickets at The Gabba in Sheffield Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Steketee | 33 | 72 | 24.61 | 3.15 | 5/46 |
| Michael Neser | 30 | 64 | 21.67 | 2.61 | 5/56 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 19 | 36 | 24.19 | 2.97 | 5/85 |
| CJ Gannon | 15 | 34 | 20.62 | 2.53 | 5/94 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 25 | 26 | 45.58 | 3.14 | 4/31 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 10 | 25 | 19.00 | 2.47 | 5/23 |
| Jack Wildermuth | 21 | 25 | 29.84 | 2.80 | 3/17 |
| Sean Abbott | 6 | 19 | 17.05 | 2.59 | 5/31 |
| Harry Conway | 8 | 17 | 14.94 | 2.23 | 5/17 |
| Billy Stanlake | 8 | 17 | 21.24 | 3.13 | 4/38 |
Recent matches at The Gabba
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | Queensland 185 & 119 South Australia 214 & 91/3 | South Australia won by 7 wickets |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Victoria 318/9d & 143 Queensland 430 & 32/3 | Queensland won by 7 wickets |
| 28 Oct 2025 | New South Wales 429/7d & 79/1 Queensland 347/8d | Match drawn |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Queensland 147 & 153 Western Australia 312 | Western Australia won by an innings and 12 runs |
| 8 Feb 2025 | Queensland 387 & 289/3d New South Wales 259 & 229 | Queensland won by 188 runs |
| 24 Nov 2024 | Victoria 186 & 439 Queensland 297 & 238 | Victoria won by 90 runs |
| 3 Feb 2024 | Queensland 282 & 160 Tasmania 219 & 228/6 | Tasmania won by 4 wickets |
| 28 Nov 2023 | Queensland 274/8d & 137/3 Western Australia 330 | Match drawn |
| 6 Nov 2023 | South Australia 359/5d & 151 Queensland 238 & 269 | South Australia won by 3 runs |
| 2 Mar 2023 | South Australia 272 & 111 Queensland 290 & 96/5 | Queensland won by 5 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at The Gabba in Sheffield Shield matches?
The average completed first-innings score at The Gabba in Sheffield Shield matches is 261.7 runs, from 23 innings between 2018 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at The Gabba in Sheffield Shield matches?
The highest total in the data is 600/9 by Queensland against Western Australia on 6 March 2021.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at The Gabba in Sheffield Shield matches?
In the 18 matches with a result, teams batting first won 6 (33%) and teams batting second won 12 (67%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at The Gabba in Sheffield Shield matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 78 by Tasmania against Queensland on 14 February 2020.
Also known as: Brisbane Cricket Ground, Gabba, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba.
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- Bellerive Oval208 matches
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- Melbourne Cricket Ground192 matches
- Western Australia Cricket Association Ground175 matches
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- 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.