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University Oval, Dunedin Plunket Shield stats: average score and records
Data through 27 March 2026Last updated 27 March 2026
The average first-innings score at University Oval, Dunedin is 312.9, based on 45 completed first innings across 45 matches played between 2012 and 2026. That is 11.8 runs higher than the Plunket Shield average of 301.1 across all grounds in the data. Of the 28 decided matches, 16 were won by the side batting second (57%) and 12 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 13 of 28 decided matches (46%).
Matches
45
2012–2026
Avg 1st innings
312.9
45 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
290.6
45 innings
Won chasing
57%
16 of 28 results
Toss winner won
46%
13 of 28
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 340.5 |
| 2013 | 243.3 |
| 2014 | 304.5 |
| 2015 | 291.0 |
| 2016 | 272.0 |
| 2017 | 409.0 |
| 2018 | 232.5 |
| 2019 | 336.7 |
| 2021 | 353.0 |
| 2022 | 325.0 |
| 2023 | 279.0 |
| 2024 | 383.5 |
| 2025 | 408.5 |
| 2026 | 247.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at University Oval, Dunedin (Plunket Shield)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otago Volts | 651/9 | Wellington Firebirds | 2013-01-24 | Won | |
| Otago Volts | 642/6 | Central Stags | 2021-10-31 | Drawn | |
| Otago Volts | 569/8 | Auckland Aces | 2013-02-14 | Won | |
| Auckland Aces | 518/6 | Otago Volts | 2014-02-16 | Drawn | |
| Otago Volts | 513/7 | Central Stags | 2017-11-15 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otago Volts | 110 | Auckland Aces | 2022-02-11 | Lost | |
| Otago Volts | 112 | Wellington Firebirds | 2026-03-27 | Won | |
| Northern Districts | 117 | Otago Volts | 2023-11-15 | Won | |
| Northern Districts | 132 | Otago Volts | 2014-02-23 | Lost | |
| Auckland Aces | 134 | Otago Volts | 2018-03-25 | Lost |
Most runs at University Oval, Dunedin in Plunket Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamish Rutherford | 46 | 1,812 | 39.39 | 64.6 | 144 | 4 | 9 |
| Michael Bracewell | 32 | 1,397 | 46.57 | 56.1 | 190 | 5 | 3 |
| AK Kitchen | 35 | 1,330 | 38.00 | 59.0 | 207 | 3 | 5 |
| MW Chu | 30 | 1,153 | 42.70 | 52.0 | 151 | 1 | 6 |
| DC de Boorder | 36 | 1,152 | 41.14 | 54.0 | 140 | 1 | 7 |
| NF Kelly | 18 | 1,116 | 74.40 | 63.1 | 234 | 3 | 6 |
| DN Phillips | 29 | 966 | 33.31 | 53.8 | 149 | 3 | 4 |
| Neil Broom | 27 | 957 | 39.88 | 56.3 | 134 | 3 | 3 |
| D Foxcroft | 19 | 873 | 45.95 | 59.2 | 174 | 2 | 5 |
| JF Carter | 16 | 797 | 49.81 | 49.3 | 138 | 2 | 5 |
Most wickets at University Oval, Dunedin in Plunket Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | 55 | 106 | 28.97 | 3.12 | 6/89 |
| Neil Wagner | 28 | 64 | 26.33 | 2.75 | 6/39 |
| MD Rae | 27 | 51 | 28.96 | 3.61 | 5/18 |
| MB Bacon | 27 | 50 | 27.34 | 3.62 | 6/73 |
| Ish Sodhi | 14 | 44 | 22.39 | 3.58 | 7/59 |
| MJG Rippon | 23 | 44 | 29.66 | 3.68 | 6/66 |
| JD McKay | 30 | 40 | 38.35 | 4.08 | 4/84 |
| Ajaz Patel | 14 | 33 | 35.06 | 3.61 | 5/68 |
| James Neesham | 27 | 32 | 26.69 | 2.78 | 3/23 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 17 | 32 | 31.41 | 3.78 | 5/63 |
Recent matches at University Oval, Dunedin
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | Wellington Firebirds 156 & 300 Otago Volts 112 & 345/6 | Otago Volts won by 4 wickets |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Northern Districts 339 & 271 Otago Volts 258 & 353/6 | Otago Volts won by 4 wickets |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Otago Volts 416/7d Central Stags 224 & 351/8 | Match drawn |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Canterbury 501/7d & 223/4d Otago Volts 342 & 214/6 | Match drawn |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Northern Districts 411/7d & 140/2d Otago Volts 145 & 272 | Northern Districts won by 134 runs |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Otago Volts 306/9d & 176/6d Auckland Aces 190 & 185/6 | Match drawn |
| 19 Nov 2024 | Wellington Firebirds 357 & 211/7 Otago Volts 303/8d | Match drawn |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Otago Volts 319 & 327/9 Auckland Aces 410 & 295/4d | Match drawn |
| 15 Nov 2023 | Otago Volts 240 & 179 Northern Districts 117 & 336 | Northern Districts won by 34 runs |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Otago Volts 210 & 254 Central Stags 182 & 332/9d | Central Stags won by 50 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at University Oval, Dunedin in Plunket Shield matches?
The average completed first-innings score at University Oval, Dunedin in Plunket Shield matches is 312.9 runs, from 45 innings between 2012 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at University Oval, Dunedin in Plunket Shield matches?
The highest total in the data is 651/9 by Otago Volts against Wellington Firebirds on 24 January 2013.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at University Oval, Dunedin in Plunket Shield matches?
In the 28 matches with a result, teams batting first won 12 (43%) and teams batting second won 16 (57%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at University Oval, Dunedin in Plunket Shield matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 110 by Otago Volts against Auckland Aces on 11 February 2022.
Also known as: University of Otago Oval, University Oval.
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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.