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The Wanderers Stadium T20I average score and records
Data through 31 January 2026Last updated 31 January 2026
The Wanderers Stadium has hosted 34 T20I matches in the data (2005–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 179.0 from 28 innings. For comparison, the average across every T20I ground in the data is 150.2, so The Wanderers Stadium is 28.8 runs above it. In 34 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 18 wins batting first against 16 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 13 of 34 decided matches (38%).
Matches
34
2005–2026
Avg 1st innings
179.0
28 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
156.0
28 innings
Won chasing
47%
16 of 34 results
Toss winner won
38%
13 of 34
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 163.5 |
| 2007 | 176.9 |
| 2016 | 187.5 |
| 2021 | 164.0 |
| 2023 | 210.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at New Wanderers Stadium
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 56 | 48.9 | 1.80 | 8.16 |
| Middle overs | 56 | 75.6 | 2.54 | 8.45 |
| Death overs | 52 | 46.2 | 2.52 | 10.02 |
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 The Wanderers Stadium (T20I)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 283/1 | 20 | South Africa | 2024-11-15 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 260/6 | 20 | Kenya | 2007-09-14 | Won |
| West Indies | 236/6 | 19.2 | South Africa | 2015-01-11 | Won |
| South Africa | 231/7 | 20 | West Indies | 2015-01-11 | Lost |
| West Indies | 220/8 | 20 | South Africa | 2023-03-28 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 83 | 16 | Sri Lanka | 2007-09-18 | Lost |
| South Africa | 89 | 14.3 | Australia | 2020-02-21 | Lost |
| South Africa | 95 | 13.5 | India | 2023-12-14 | Lost |
| South Africa | 113 | 19.3 | Sri Lanka | 2017-01-22 | Lost |
| South Africa | 133 | 19.3 | New Zealand | 2005-10-21 | Lost |
Most runs at The Wanderers Stadium in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Miller | 11 | 278 | 30.89 | 153.6 | 65 | 0 | 1 |
| Graeme Smith | 8 | 270 | 38.57 | 129.8 | 89 | 0 | 2 |
| Faf du Plessis | 5 | 266 | 66.50 | 164.2 | 119 | 1 | 1 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 6 | 255 | 42.50 | 135.6 | 83 | 0 | 3 |
| AB de Villiers | 10 | 236 | 33.71 | 146.6 | 71 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris Gayle | 3 | 207 | 69.00 | 205.0 | 117 | 1 | 1 |
| Herschelle Gibbs | 7 | 199 | 33.17 | 155.5 | 90 | 0 | 2 |
| Aiden Markram | 7 | 190 | 31.67 | 161.0 | 54 | 0 | 2 |
| Gautam Gambhir | 3 | 175 | 87.50 | 152.2 | 75 | 0 | 2 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 4 | 158 | 52.67 | 154.9 | 65 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at The Wanderers Stadium in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 7 | 9 | 20.78 | 9.35 | 4/24 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 8 | 15.00 | 9.23 | 4/19 |
| Dale Steyn | 7 | 8 | 24.38 | 7.80 | 2/18 |
| Abdur Razzak | 3 | 7 | 8.71 | 6.10 | 4/16 |
| Daniel Vettori | 3 | 7 | 9.57 | 5.58 | 4/20 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 3 | 7 | 11.00 | 7.70 | 4/34 |
| Lasith Malinga | 5 | 7 | 18.86 | 7.69 | 3/43 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 7 | 7 | 29.71 | 7.43 | 2/29 |
| Ashton Agar | 2 | 6 | 8.17 | 8.17 | 5/24 |
| Robin Peterson | 3 | 6 | 11.67 | 7.92 | 3/30 |
Recent matches at The Wanderers Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2026 | West Indies 114/3 (10 ov) South Africa 118/6 (10 ov) | West Indies won by 6 runs (D/L) |
| 15 Nov 2024 | India 283/1 (20 ov) South Africa 148 (18.2 ov) | India won by 135 runs |
| 14 Dec 2023 | India 201/7 (20 ov) South Africa 95 (13.5 ov) | India won by 106 runs |
| 28 Mar 2023 | West Indies 220/8 (20 ov) South Africa 213/6 (20 ov) | West Indies won by 7 runs |
| 12 Apr 2021 | Pakistan 140/9 (20 ov) South Africa 141/4 (14 ov) | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
| 10 Apr 2021 | South Africa 188/6 (20 ov) Pakistan 189/6 (19.5 ov) | Pakistan won by 4 wickets |
| 21 Feb 2020 | South Africa 89 (14.3 ov) Australia 196/6 (20 ov) | Australia won by 107 runs |
| 24 Mar 2019 | South Africa 198/2 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 137 (15.4 ov) | South Africa won by 45 runs (D/L) |
| 3 Feb 2019 | South Africa 188/3 (20 ov) Pakistan 181/7 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 7 runs |
| 18 Feb 2018 | India 203/5 (20 ov) South Africa 175/9 (20 ov) | India won by 28 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at The Wanderers Stadium in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at The Wanderers Stadium in T20I matches is 179.0 runs, from 28 innings between 2005 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at The Wanderers Stadium in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 283/1 by India against South Africa on 15 November 2024.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at The Wanderers Stadium in T20I matches?
In the 34 matches with a result, teams batting first won 18 (53%) and teams batting second won 16 (47%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at The Wanderers Stadium in T20I matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 83 by Bangladesh against Sri Lanka on 18 September 2007.
What is the highest successful run chase at The Wanderers Stadium in T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 236.
Also known as: New Wanderers Stadium, Wanderers, Bullring.
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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.