Saxton Oval Pitch Report: Average Scores & Stats
Nelson, New Zealand · New Zealand Updated , after New Zealand vs BangladeshGround snapshot
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In detail
Scoring
Avg 2nd inns242 Avg top score128 Top scorerTop Order 4/8Boundaries
Sixes / match10.0 Fours / match48.5 Boundary runs48.2%Bowling
Pace 66%Spin 26% Econ pace / spin5.91 / 5.07Trend · runs in innings 1
Match data
| Stat category | View match | View match | View match | View match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition | ODI | ODI | ODI | ODI |
| Date | 19 Dec 2310:00 PM 🌙 | 7 Jan 1910:00 PM 🌙 | 30 Dec 1610:00 PM 🌙 | 28 Dec 1610:00 PM 🌙 |
| Teams playing | NZ BAN | NZ SL | NZ BAN | NZ BAN |
| Match result | 296/3 (46.2) 291/10 (49.5) | 364/4 (50) 249/10 (41.4) | 239/2 (41.2) 236/9 (50) | 251/10 (50) 184/10 (42.4) |
| Toss & decision | NZ · bowl | SL · bowl | BAN · bat | BAN · bowl |
| Total match runs | 587 | 613 | 475 | 435 |
| Runs in innings 1 | 291 | 364 | 236 | 251 |
| Runs in innings 2 | 296 | 249 | 239 | 184 |
| Total match sixes | 9 | 16 | 5 | 10 |
| Total match fours | 57 | 53 | 45 | 39 |
| Total boundaries | 66 | 69 | 50 | 49 |
| Highest indiv. score | 169 | 137 | 97 | 109 |
| Bat first won? | No | Yes | No | Yes |
About Saxton Oval
Saxton Oval is located in Nelson, New Zealand. Across the last 4 All ODI Cricket matches at this venue (since Dec 2016, rain-affected matches excluded), the average total match score is 527.5 runs.
Scoring trends at Saxton Oval
In the last 4 games at Saxton Oval, first innings scores average 285.5 runs, while second innings average 242.0 runs. Teams batting first have won 50% of matches at this ground. Matches produce an average of 10.0 sixes and 48.5 fours per game.
Pace vs Spin at Saxton Oval
Pace bowlers concede 5.91 runs per over at this ground, compared to 5.07 for spinners. Seam bowlers account for 66% of wickets, while spin takes 26%. The boundary percentage at this venue is 48.2%.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first-innings score at Saxton Oval?
The average first-innings score at Saxton Oval is 285.5 runs, based on the last 4 completed games since Dec 2016, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting second average 242.0, and the average match score is 527.5 runs with 10.0 sixes and 48.5 fours.
Is Saxton Oval good for batting or bowling?
Saxton Oval plays as a balanced pitch: first innings average 285.5 runs, based on the last 4 completed games since Dec 2016, rain-affected matches excluded. Pace bowlers take 66% of the wickets and spinners 26%.
How many matches have been played at Saxton Oval?
4 completed All ODI Cricket 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.