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Wellington Regional Stadium ODI average score and records
Data through 1 November 2025Last updated 1 November 2025
Wellington Regional Stadium has hosted 22 ODI matches in the data (2003–2025), and the average completed first-innings score is 234.8 from 21 innings. That is 15.6 runs lower than the ODI average of 250.4 across all grounds in the data. In 21 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 10 wins batting first against 11 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 36% of the time, and the toss winner won 48% of decided matches.
Matches
22
2003–2025
Avg 1st innings
234.8
21 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
199.5
21 innings
Won chasing
52%
11 of 21 results
Toss winner won
48%
10 of 21
Scoring by phase at Sky Stadium
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 42 | 47.1 | 1.64 | 4.71 |
| Middle overs | 42 | 130.8 | 3.98 | 4.82 |
| Death overs | 32 | 51.4 | 2.59 | 6.76 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Wellington Regional Stadium (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 393/6 | 50 | West Indies | 2015-03-21 | Won |
| South Africa | 341/6 | 50 | United Arab Emirates | 2015-03-12 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 312/1 | 47.2 | England | 2015-03-01 | Won |
| England | 309/6 | 50 | Sri Lanka | 2015-03-01 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 303/5 | 50 | India | 2014-01-31 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 112 | 32.2 | South Africa | 2017-02-25 | Lost |
| England | 123 | 33.2 | New Zealand | 2015-02-20 | Lost |
| Pakistan | 124 | 37.3 | New Zealand | 2011-01-22 | Lost |
| West Indies | 128 | 41.4 | New Zealand | 2009-01-07 | Lost |
| England | 130 | 49.4 | New Zealand | 2008-02-09 | Lost |
Most runs at Wellington Regional Stadium in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 9 | 473 | 67.57 | 75.1 | 112 | 1 | 4 |
| Martin Guptill | 10 | 402 | 50.25 | 103.1 | 237 | 1 | 0 |
| Ross Taylor | 11 | 366 | 61.00 | 74.4 | 102 | 1 | 2 |
| Brendon McCullum | 12 | 312 | 26.00 | 106.5 | 77 | 0 | 2 |
| AB de Villiers | 3 | 290 | 145.00 | 108.2 | 106 | 1 | 2 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 3 | 282 | 282.00 | 119.0 | 117 | 2 | 1 |
| Joe Root | 4 | 189 | 47.25 | 93.1 | 121 | 1 | 0 |
| Stephen Fleming | 4 | 181 | 60.33 | 83.4 | 70 | 0 | 2 |
| Lahiru Thirimanne | 2 | 169 | 169.00 | 91.8 | 139 | 1 | 0 |
| Grant Elliott | 4 | 147 | 49.00 | 89.6 | 64 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Wellington Regional Stadium in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 9 | 25 | 17.92 | 5.24 | 7/33 |
| Shane Bond | 5 | 15 | 10.87 | 3.44 | 5/23 |
| Daniel Vettori | 12 | 15 | 24.00 | 3.89 | 4/20 |
| Trent Boult | 7 | 14 | 21.43 | 4.39 | 4/44 |
| Matthew Henry | 3 | 10 | 13.00 | 4.33 | 4/35 |
| Kyle Mills | 7 | 9 | 26.33 | 3.89 | 2/29 |
| Jeetan Patel | 4 | 7 | 13.00 | 3.05 | 2/14 |
| Scott Styris | 6 | 6 | 20.83 | 4.17 | 2/22 |
| Corey Anderson | 5 | 6 | 25.83 | 7.05 | 3/59 |
| Chaminda Vaas | 1 | 5 | 7.80 | 3.90 | 5/39 |
Recent matches at Wellington Regional Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2025 | England 222 (40.2 ov) New Zealand 226/8 (44.4 ov) | New Zealand won by 2 wickets |
| 3 Feb 2019 | New Zealand 217 (44.1 ov) India 252 (49.5 ov) | India won by 35 runs |
| 3 Mar 2018 | England 234 (50 ov) New Zealand 230/8 (50 ov) | England won by 4 runs |
| 25 Feb 2017 | New Zealand 112 (32.2 ov) South Africa 271/8 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 159 runs |
| 6 Feb 2016 | New Zealand 281/9 (50 ov) Australia 283/6 (46.3 ov) | Australia won by 4 wickets |
| 21 Mar 2015 | New Zealand 393/6 (50 ov) West Indies 250 (30.3 ov) | New Zealand won by 143 runs |
| 12 Mar 2015 | South Africa 341/6 (50 ov) United Arab Emirates 195/9 (47.3 ov) | South Africa won by 146 runs |
| 1 Mar 2015 | England 309/6 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 312/1 (47.2 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets |
| 20 Feb 2015 | New Zealand 125/2 (12.2 ov) England 123 (33.2 ov) | New Zealand won by 8 wickets |
| 31 Jan 2015 | New Zealand 213/3 (39.3 ov) Pakistan 210 (45.3 ov) | New Zealand won by 7 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Wellington Regional Stadium in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Wellington Regional Stadium in ODI matches is 234.8 runs, from 21 innings between 2003 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Wellington Regional Stadium in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 393/6 by New Zealand against West Indies on 21 March 2015.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Wellington Regional Stadium in ODI matches?
In the 21 matches with a result, teams batting first won 10 (48%) and teams batting second won 11 (52%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Wellington Regional Stadium in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 112 by New Zealand against South Africa on 25 February 2017.
What is the highest successful run chase at Wellington Regional Stadium in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 312.
Also known as: Sky Stadium, Westpac Stadium.
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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.