Durban, South Africa
Kingsmead
- Par
- 169
- Recent average
- 174
- Men's T20s
- 115
- Pro20 matches
- 54
What do they score here?
39 of 104 reached par.
By era
| Innings from | Innings | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 2017 | 50 | 158 | 154.2 |
| 2018 to Nov 2023 | 30 | 156 | 154.9 |
| Since Nov 2023 | 24 | 172 | 173.7 |
Bat first or chase?
What total is safe here?
Who has played here?
| Competition | Matches | First | Last | First-innings median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSA T20 Challenge | 54 | Feb 2012 | Nov 2026 | 157 |
| SA20 | 20 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2026 | 170 |
| T20I (Full Members) | 17 | Sept 2007 | Dec 2024 | 174 |
| IPL | 15 | Apr 2009 | May 2009 | 154 |
| Mzansi Super League | 7 | Nov 2018 | Nov 2019 | 165 |
| T20I (other) | 2 | Sept 2007 | Sept 2007 | 122 |
Kingsmead T20 FAQs
What is a good T20 score at Kingsmead?
Oddsworth's par score at Kingsmead is 169. Since November 2023, first innings in men's T20s here have averaged 174 across 24 innings.
Is it better to bat first or chase at Kingsmead?
Batting first has the edge lately. Teams batting first have won 15 of the 22 completed men's T20s since November 2023, and 54 of 95 all-time.
What total is safe to defend at Kingsmead?
Teams making 210 or more in the first innings have defended it in 6 of 6 games here. For totals between 190 and 209, 10 of 11; between 170 and 189, 13 of 18; between 150 and 169, 15 of 28; under 150, 10 of 32.
Is Kingsmead a high-scoring ground?
A little above average. First innings here run about 3% above the average for the CSA T20 Challenge, the SA20, T20Is, the IPL and the Mzansi Super League at other grounds.
What is the highest T20 total at Kingsmead?
The highest first-innings total in a men's T20 here is 239, and the lowest is 73.
Which competitions are played at Kingsmead?
115 men's T20s have been played here since 2007: 54 in the CSA T20 Challenge, 20 in the SA20, 19 in T20Is, 15 in the IPL and 7 in the Mzansi Super League.