Dunedin, New Zealand
University Oval
- Par
- 181
- Recent average
- 184
- Men's T20s
- 31
- Super Smash matches
- 26
What do they score here?
8 of 25 reached par.
By era
| Innings from | Innings | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2017 | 1 | 143 | 143.0 |
| 2018–2022 | 13 | 184 | 181.8 |
| 2023 onward | 11 | 166 | 173.2 |
Bat first or chase?
What total is safe here?
Who has played here?
| Competition | Matches | First | Last | First-innings median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Smash | 26 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2026 | 174 |
| T20I (Full Members) | 5 | Feb 2021 | Nov 2025 | 180 |
University Oval T20 FAQs
What is a good T20 score at University Oval?
Oddsworth's par score at University Oval is 181. Since October 2023, first innings in men's T20s here have averaged 184 across 7 innings.
Is it better to bat first or chase at University Oval?
Batting first has the edge lately. Teams batting first have won 4 of the 6 completed men's T20s since October 2023, and 8 of 24 all-time.
What total is safe to defend at University Oval?
Teams making 210 or more in the first innings have defended it in 6 of 6 games here. For totals between 190 and 209, 1 of 2; between 170 and 189, 1 of 5; between 150 and 169, 0 of 5; under 150, 0 of 6.
Is University Oval a high-scoring ground?
A little above average. First innings here run about 4% above the average for the Super Smash and T20Is at other grounds.
What is the highest T20 total at University Oval?
The highest first-innings total in a men's T20 here is 231, and the lowest is 120.
Which competitions are played at University Oval?
31 men's T20s have been played here since 2013: 26 in the Super Smash and 5 in T20Is.