Kingsmead
Kingsmead Test Pitch Report
Updated 9 October 2026, after South Africa vs Australia
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About Kingsmead
Kingsmead is located in Durban, South Africa. Across the last 4 All Test Cricket matches at this venue (since Feb 2019, rain-affected matches excluded), the average total match score is 996.5 runs.
Scoring trends at Kingsmead
In the last 4 games at Kingsmead, first innings scores average 295.8 runs, while second innings average 203.8 runs. Teams batting first have won 75% of matches at this ground. Matches produce an average of 10.5 sixes and 111.0 fours per game.
Pace vs Spin at Kingsmead
Pace bowlers concede 3.23 runs per over at this ground, compared to 3.06 for spinners. Seam bowlers account for 67% of wickets, while spin takes 29%. The boundary percentage at this venue is 50.9%.
Kingsmead Questions
What is the average first-innings score in Test matches at Kingsmead?
The average first-innings score in Test matches at Kingsmead is 295.8 runs, based on the last 4 completed games since Feb 2019, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting second average 203.8, and the average match score is 996.5 runs with 10.5 sixes and 111.0 fours.
Is Kingsmead a batting or bowling pitch?
Kingsmead plays as a bowler-friendly pitch: first innings average 295.8 runs, based on the last 4 completed games since Feb 2019, rain-affected matches excluded. Pace bowlers take 67% of the wickets and spinners 29%.
How many matches have been played at Kingsmead?
4 completed All Test Cricket matches have been played at Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa in our records. This pitch report reads the last 4 matches, rain-affected games left out, and updates after every match here.