Kingsmead Pitch Report: Average Scores & Stats
Durban, South Africa · South Africa Updated , after South Africa vs Sri LankaGround snapshot
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In detail
Scoring
Avg 2nd inns177 Avg top score137 Top scorerTop Order 5/12Boundaries
Sixes / match8.7 Fours / match101.0 Boundary runs49.0%Bowling
Pace 64%Spin 31% Econ pace / spin3.27 / 2.94Trend · runs in innings 1
Match data
| Stat category | View match | View match | View match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competition | WTC | WTC | TEST |
| Date | 27 Nov 2407:30 AM ☀️ | 31 Mar 2208:00 AM ☀️ | 13 Feb 1908:00 AM ☀️ |
| Teams playing | SA SL | SA BAN | SA SL |
| Match result | 191 & 366/5 42 & 282 | 367 & 204 298 & 53 | 235 & 259 191 & 304/9 |
| Toss & decision | SL · bowl | BAN · bowl | SL · bowl |
| Total match runs | 881 | 922 | 989 |
| Runs in innings 1 | 191 | 367 | 229 |
| Runs in innings 2 | 42 | 298 | 188 |
| Total match sixes | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Total match fours | 96 | 101 | 106 |
| Total boundaries | 105 | 110 | 114 |
| Highest indiv. score | 122 | 137 | 153 |
| Bat first won? | Yes | Yes | No |
About Kingsmead
Kingsmead is located in Durban, South Africa. Across the last 3 All Test Cricket matches at this venue (since Feb 2019, rain-affected matches excluded), the average total match score is 930.7 runs.
Scoring trends at Kingsmead
In the last 3 games at Kingsmead, first innings scores average 264.3 runs, while second innings average 177.0 runs. Teams batting first have won 67% of matches at this ground. Matches produce an average of 8.7 sixes and 101.0 fours per game.
Pace vs Spin at Kingsmead
Pace bowlers concede 3.27 runs per over at this ground, compared to 2.94 for spinners. Seam bowlers account for 64% of wickets, while spin takes 31%. The boundary percentage at this venue is 49.0%.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first-innings score at Kingsmead?
The average first-innings score at Kingsmead is 264.3 runs, based on the last 3 completed games since Feb 2019, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting second average 177.0, and the average match score is 930.7 runs with 8.7 sixes and 101.0 fours.
Is Kingsmead good for batting or bowling?
Kingsmead plays as a bowler-friendly pitch: first innings average 264.3 runs, based on the last 3 completed games since Feb 2019, rain-affected matches excluded. Pace bowlers take 64% of the wickets and spinners 31%.
How many matches have been played at Kingsmead?
3 completed All Test Cricket matches have been played at Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa in our records. This pitch report reads the last 3 matches, rain-affected games left out, and updates after every match here.