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Western Australia Cricket Association Ground Test average score and records
Data through 14 December 2017Last updated 14 December 2017
Across 13 matches at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground from 2003 to 2017, sides batting first made 371.4 on average in completed innings (13 innings). For comparison, the average across every Test ground in the data is 343.7, so Western Australia Cricket Association Ground is 27.7 runs above it. In 12 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 9 wins batting first against 3 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 7 of 12 decided matches (58%).
Matches
13
2003–2017
Avg 1st innings
371.4
13 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
302.9
13 innings
Won chasing
25%
3 of 12 results
Toss winner won
58%
7 of 12
Highest and lowest totals at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 735/6 | Zimbabwe | 2003-10-09 | Won | |
| Australia | 662/9 | England | 2017-12-14 | Won | |
| New Zealand | 624 | Australia | 2015-11-13 | Drawn | |
| South Africa | 569 | Australia | 2012-11-30 | Won | |
| Australia | 559/9 | New Zealand | 2015-11-13 | Drawn |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 72 | Australia | 2004-12-16 | Lost | |
| England | 123 | Australia | 2010-12-16 | Lost | |
| Australia | 150 | West Indies | 2009-12-16 | Won | |
| India | 161 | Australia | 2012-01-13 | Lost | |
| Australia | 163 | South Africa | 2012-11-30 | Lost |
Most runs at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | 10 | 825 | 82.50 | 89.5 | 253 | 3 | 2 |
| Steven Smith | 9 | 607 | 67.44 | 55.0 | 239 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael Clarke | 17 | 565 | 35.31 | 58.2 | 135 | 1 | 2 |
| Michael Hussey | 13 | 559 | 46.58 | 51.7 | 116 | 2 | 3 |
| Matthew Hayden | 7 | 526 | 75.14 | 75.8 | 380 | 1 | 1 |
| Ricky Ponting | 16 | 391 | 26.07 | 57.3 | 98 | 0 | 2 |
| Shane Watson | 8 | 383 | 47.88 | 64.5 | 103 | 1 | 2 |
| Brad Haddin | 9 | 371 | 41.22 | 71.1 | 94 | 0 | 4 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 7 | 354 | 88.50 | 111.3 | 113 | 2 | 2 |
| Justin Langer | 5 | 351 | 70.20 | 66.0 | 191 | 1 | 1 |
Most wickets at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Johnson | 14 | 45 | 22.78 | 3.62 | 8/61 |
| Mitchell Starc | 10 | 26 | 28.88 | 3.68 | 6/154 |
| Ryan Harris | 6 | 15 | 19.60 | 2.91 | 6/47 |
| Peter Siddle | 10 | 15 | 29.80 | 2.74 | 3/36 |
| Nathan Lyon | 10 | 15 | 47.93 | 3.63 | 3/41 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 6 | 14 | 32.43 | 3.29 | 5/48 |
| Brett Lee | 8 | 14 | 38.93 | 2.98 | 3/48 |
| Glenn McGrath | 4 | 13 | 13.62 | 2.21 | 8/24 |
| Dale Steyn | 5 | 12 | 27.08 | 3.48 | 4/40 |
| Stuart Clark | 4 | 11 | 19.18 | 2.77 | 4/61 |
Recent matches at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2017 | England 403 & 218 Australia 662/9d | Australia won by an innings and 41 runs |
| 3 Nov 2016 | Australia 244 & 361 South Africa 242 & 540/8d | South Africa won by 177 runs |
| 13 Nov 2015 | Australia 559/9d & 385/7d New Zealand 624 & 104/2 | Match drawn |
| 13 Dec 2013 | Australia 385 & 369/6d England 251 & 353 | Australia won by 150 runs |
| 30 Nov 2012 | Australia 163 & 322 South Africa 225 & 569 | South Africa won by 309 runs |
| 13 Jan 2012 | Australia 369 India 161 & 171 | Australia won by an innings and 37 runs |
| 16 Dec 2010 | Australia 268 & 309 England 187 & 123 | Australia won by 267 runs |
| 16 Dec 2009 | Australia 520/7d & 150 West Indies 312 & 323 | Australia won by 35 runs |
| 17 Dec 2008 | Australia 375 & 319 South Africa 281 & 414/4 | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Australia 212 & 340 India 330 & 294 | India won by 72 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Test matches is 371.4 runs, from 13 innings between 2003 and 2017. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 735/6 by Australia against Zimbabwe on 9 October 2003.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Test matches?
In the 12 matches with a result, teams batting first won 9 (75%) and teams batting second won 3 (25%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 72 by Pakistan against Australia on 16 December 2004.
Also known as: W.A.C.A. Ground, WACA, WACA Ground.
More grounds in Australia
- Adelaide Oval217 matches
- Bellerive Oval208 matches
- Sydney Cricket Ground194 matches
- Melbourne Cricket Ground192 matches
- The Gabba164 matches
- Junction Oval105 matches
- North Sydney Oval85 matches
- 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.