Dunedin, New Zealand · T20I

University Oval, Dunedin T20I average score and records

Data through 13 November 2025Last updated 13 November 2025

Across 5 matches at University Oval, Dunedin from 2021 to 2025, sides batting first made 181.0 on average in completed innings (4 innings). For comparison, the average across every T20I ground in the data is 150.2, so University Oval, Dunedin is 30.8 runs above it. In 5 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 2 wins batting first against 3 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 100% of the time, and the toss winner won 60% of decided matches.

Matches

2021–2025

Avg 1st innings

181.0

4 completed innings

Avg 2nd innings

170.2

4 innings

Won chasing

60%

3 of 5 results

Toss winner won

60%

3 of 5

Scoring by phase at University of Otago Oval

Average per innings in each phase (completed matches)
Phase	Innings	Avg runs	Avg wickets	Run rate
Powerplay	10	55.7	1.40	9.28
Middle overs	10	81.8	3.10	9.31
Death overs	7	43.1	3.00	10.66

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 University Oval, Dunedin (T20I)

Highest team totals
Team	Score	Overs	Against	Date	Result
New Zealand	224/7	20	Pakistan	2024-01-17	Won
New Zealand	219/7	20	Australia	2021-02-25	Won
Australia	215/8	20	New Zealand	2021-02-25	Lost
Pakistan	179/7	20	New Zealand	2024-01-17	Lost
New Zealand	146/1	14.4	Sri Lanka	2023-04-05	Won

Lowest all-out totals
Team	Score	Overs	Against	Date	Result
West Indies	140	18.4	New Zealand	2025-11-13	Lost
Sri Lanka	141	19	New Zealand	2023-04-05	Lost

Most runs at University Oval, Dunedin in T20I matches

Top 10 run scorers at this ground
Player	Inns	Runs	Avg	SR	HS	100s	50s
FH Allen	2	175	87.50	224.4	137	1	0
Tim Seifert	4	158	52.67	168.1	79	0	1
Martin Guptill	1	97	97.00	194.0	97	0	1
Marcus Stoinis	1	78	78.00	210.8	78	0	1
Babar Azam	1	58	58.00	156.8	58	0	1
Devon Conway	3	56	28.00	105.7	47	0	0
Kane Williamson	1	53	53.00	151.4	53	0	1
James Neesham	2	50	50.00	250.0	45	0	0
Agha Salman	1	46	46.00	164.3	46	0	0
Josh Philippe	1	45	45.00	140.6	45	0	0

Most wickets at University Oval, Dunedin in T20I matches

Top 10 wicket takers at this ground
Player	Inns	Wkts	Avg	Econ	Best
James Neesham	4	7	12.43	9.00	2/10
Jacob Duffy	2	6	9.17	7.86	4/35
Mitchell Santner	3	6	12.17	6.64	4/31
Adam Milne	1	5	5.20	6.50	5/26
Ish Sodhi	5	5	28.40	8.88	2/17
Haris Rauf	2	4	20.00	11.43	2/20
Kane Richardson	1	3	14.33	10.75	3/43
Tim Southee	2	3	25.33	9.50	2/29
BV Sears	1	2	11.50	7.67	2/23
Ben Lister	1	2	13.00	6.50	2/26

Recent matches at University Oval, Dunedin

Most recent matches in the data
Date	Teams	Result
13 Nov 2025	West Indies 140 (18.4 ov) New Zealand 141/2 (15.4 ov)	New Zealand won by 8 wickets
18 Mar 2025	Pakistan 135/9 (15 ov) New Zealand 137/5 (13.1 ov)	New Zealand won by 5 wickets
17 Jan 2024	New Zealand 224/7 (20 ov) Pakistan 179/7 (20 ov)	New Zealand won by 45 runs
5 Apr 2023	Sri Lanka 141 (19 ov) New Zealand 146/1 (14.4 ov)	New Zealand won by 9 wickets
25 Feb 2021	New Zealand 219/7 (20 ov) Australia 215/8 (20 ov)	New Zealand won by 4 runs

Frequently asked questions

What is the average first innings score at University Oval, Dunedin in T20I matches?

The average completed first-innings score at University Oval, Dunedin in T20I matches is 181.0 runs, from 4 innings between 2021 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.

What is the highest total at University Oval, Dunedin in T20I matches?

The highest total in the data is 224/7 by New Zealand against Pakistan on 17 January 2024.

Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at University Oval, Dunedin in T20I matches?

In the 5 matches with a result, teams batting first won 2 (40%) and teams batting second won 3 (60%). These are past results, not a prediction.

What is the lowest total at University Oval, Dunedin in T20I matches?

The lowest all-out total in the data is 140 by West Indies against New Zealand on 13 November 2025.

What is the highest successful run chase at University Oval, Dunedin in T20I matches?

The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 146.

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.