Kingsmead
Durban's Super Giants v Sunrisers Eastern Cape
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Updated 21 January 2026, after Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals
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About Kingsmead
Kingsmead averages 170 in the first innings across its last 30 T20 matches, rain-affected ones left out, and sides batting first have won 62% of those with a result. Pace bowlers take 60% of the wickets here and spinners 33%.
Kingsmead is located in Durban, South Africa. Across the last 30 Cricket matches at this venue (since Sep 2007, rain-affected matches excluded), the average total match score is 318.1 runs.
Scoring trends at Kingsmead
In the last 30 games at Kingsmead, first innings scores average 169.9 runs, while second innings average 148.1 runs. Teams batting first have won 62% of matches at this ground. Matches produce an average of 14.2 sixes and 24.9 fours per game.
Pace vs Spin at Kingsmead
Pace bowlers concede 8.84 runs per over at this ground, compared to 7.50 for spinners. Seam bowlers account for 60% of wickets, while spin takes 33%. The boundary percentage at this venue is 58.0%.
Kingsmead Questions
What is the average first-innings score at Kingsmead?
The average first-innings score at Kingsmead is 169.9 runs, based on the last 30 completed games since Sep 2007, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting second average 148.1, and the average match score is 318.1 runs with 14.2 sixes and 24.9 fours.
Is it better to bat first or chase at Kingsmead?
Batting first has the edge at Kingsmead: sides batting first have won 62% of 29 decided matches and sides chasing 38%, based on the last 30 completed games since Sep 2007, rain-affected matches excluded. The average first-innings score is 169.9.
Do captains bat or bowl first after winning the toss at Kingsmead?
Captains winning the toss at Kingsmead chose to bowl first in 11 of the last 28 matches with the toss on record, and to bat first in 17. The side that won the toss went on to win 14 of the 25 with a result (56%).
What are the highest and lowest totals at Kingsmead?
The highest first-innings total at Kingsmead is 226 and the lowest is 73, based on the last 30 completed games since Sep 2007, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting first average 169.9 here, and the average match score is 318.1 runs.
Is Kingsmead good for batting or bowling?
Kingsmead plays as a balanced pitch: first innings average 169.9 runs, based on the last 30 completed games since Sep 2007, rain-affected matches excluded. Pace bowlers take 60% of the wickets and spinners 33%.
How many matches have been played at Kingsmead?
37 completed matches have been played at Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa in our records. This pitch report reads the last 30 matches, rain-affected games left out, and updates after every match here.