Saxton Oval
New Zealand
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Updated 10 November 2025, after New Zealand vs West Indies
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About Saxton Oval
Saxton Oval is located in Nelson, New Zealand. Across the last 4 Cricket matches at this venue (since Dec 2017, rain-affected matches excluded), the average total match score is 361.8 runs.
Scoring trends at Saxton Oval
In the last 4 games at Saxton Oval, first innings scores average 190.5 runs, while second innings average 171.3 runs. Teams batting first have won 100% of matches at this ground. Matches produce an average of 15.0 sixes and 31.0 fours per game.
Pace vs Spin at Saxton Oval
Pace bowlers concede 9.00 runs per over at this ground, compared to 9.15 for spinners. Seam bowlers account for 61% of wickets, while spin takes 27%. The boundary percentage at this venue is 59.2%.
Saxton Oval Questions
What is the average first-innings score at Saxton Oval?
The average first-innings score at Saxton Oval is 190.5 runs, based on the last 4 completed games since Dec 2017, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting second average 171.3, and the average match score is 361.8 runs with 15.0 sixes and 31.0 fours.
Do captains bat or bowl first after winning the toss at Saxton Oval?
Captains winning the toss at Saxton Oval chose to bowl first in 3 of the last 5 matches with the toss on record, and to bat first in 2. The side that won the toss went on to win 2 of the 4 with a result (50%).
Is Saxton Oval good for batting or bowling?
Saxton Oval plays as a batting paradise: first innings average 190.5 runs, based on the last 4 completed games since Dec 2017, rain-affected matches excluded. Pace bowlers take 61% of the wickets and spinners 27%.
How many matches have been played at Saxton Oval?
5 completed matches have been played at Saxton Oval, Nelson, New Zealand in our records. This pitch report reads the last 4 matches, rain-affected games left out, and updates after every match here.