Kingsmead – Pitch Report, Records & Stats

Durban, South Africa · 208 matches on record

252

Par 1st innings (ODI)

62% / 38%

Bat first / chase wins

43%

Toss: chose to field

69%

Wickets to pace

ODI Batting first has the edge at Kingsmead, based on 29 decided matches.

Kingsmead pitch report

T20I · 27 matches

In 27 T20Is here, the side batting first has averaged 156; the highest total is 226.
Chasing sides have won 50% of decided matches, so neither side has the edge.
The highest successful chase is 191.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 67% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 72% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 9.2 an over.

ODI · 36 matches

In 36 ODIs here, the side batting first has averaged 242; the highest total is 372.
Chasing sides have won 38% of decided matches, so batting first is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 372.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 43% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 69% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 6.9 an over.

Test · 15 matches

In 15 Tests here, the side batting first has averaged 299; the highest total is 574.
Sides batting first have won 79% of the matches with a result.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 47% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 71% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the late overs at 3.3 an over.

T20 · 101 matches

In 101 T20s here, the side batting first has averaged 148; the highest total is 239.
Chasing sides have won 41% of decided matches, so batting first is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 181.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 40% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 64% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 9.5 an over.

List A · 8 matches

In 8 List A matches here, the side batting first has averaged 198; the highest total is 272.
Chasing sides have won 29% of decided matches, so batting first is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 244.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 38% of the time.

Records by format

Format	M	Avg 1st	Avg 2nd	Bat 1st won	Chased	Highest	Lowest	Top chase	Low defended	RR	Bdry %
T20I	27	156	140	13	13	226	68	191	125	8.03	59.2
ODI	36	242	181	18	11	372	7	372	180	5.04	47.3
Test	15	299	244	11	3	574	15	500	139	3.20	55
T20	101	148	133	54	37	239	8	181	98	7.64	55.1
List A	8	198	136	5	2	272	90	244	144	4.52	—
First-class	1	400	493	0	0	493	239	—	—	3.52	—

Par score & toss impact

T20I

Par score: 164
Toss winner won: 54%
Chose to field: 67%
Bat-first won: 50%

Last first innings: 147/10, 147/10, 157/7, 157/7, 183/9

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	7.55	90
middle	7.85	119
death	9.17	116

Based on 27 matches.

ODI

Par score: 252
Toss winner won: 48%
Chose to field: 43%
Bat-first won: 62%

Last first innings: 297/8, 306/8, 306/8, 135/10, 209/10

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	4.77	90
middle	4.68	284
death	6.94	132

Based on 36 matches.

Test

Par score: 334
Toss winner won: 50%
Chose to field: 47%
Bat-first won: 79%

Last first innings: 191/10, 367/10, 235/10, 351/10, 263/10

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
first	3.22	171
middle	3.11	174
late	3.34	159

Based on 15 matches.

T20

Par score: 170
Toss winner won: 49%
Chose to field: 40%
Bat-first won: 59%

Last first innings: 51/4, 116/10, 239/5, 202/4, 75/8

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	7.48	298
middle	7.12	473
death	9.47	398

Based on 101 matches.

List A

Par score: 225
Toss winner won: 50%
Chose to field: 38%
Bat-first won: 71%

Last first innings: 99/10, 272/8, 144/5, 225/10, 192/10

Based on 8 matches.

Top players at Kingsmead

T20I

ODI

Most wickets
Dale Steyn16
Jacques Kallis13
Zaheer Khan12
Imran Tahir11
A Nel10

Test

T20

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Weather at Kingsmead

20°C

overcast

Feels 23°C · Humidity 96% · Wind 6.3 km/h · Cloud 92%

Rain outlook: rain very likely to interrupt

Dew: likely – Heavy dew is likely from about 03:00; the side bowling second may find the ball wet.

03:00
20°
73%
04:00
20°
66%
05:00
19°
63%
06:00
20°
67%
07:00
22°
75%
08:00
23°
82%
09:00
21°
87%
10:00
21°
91%

Typical weather by month
Month	High	Low	Rain mm	Rain days
January	28°	21°	95.2	11.7
February	28°	21°	108.3	11.7
March	27°	20°	90.9	11.2
April	26°	18°	99.5	9.9
May	24°	15°	67	5.6
June	23°	13°	20.9	3.5
July	23°	12°	26	4.4
August	23°	14°	32.7	5.8
September	23°	15°	73.2	9
October	24°	16°	98.9	11.6
November	25°	18°	90.6	12.4
December	26°	20°	102.8	14

Team records at Kingsmead

Team	Format	P	W	L	Win %	Avg	Highest
Dolphins	T20	45	20	16	44%	138	239
South Africa	ODI	24	12	6	50%	236	372
Durban's Super Giants	T20	20	8	8	40%	153	216
South Africa	Test	16	6	8	38%	256	556
Warriors	T20	14	5	7	36%	137	157
Cape Cobras	T20	13	4	8	31%	149	181
South Africa	T20I	13	6	7	46%	149	202
Titans	T20	12	5	7	42%	142	210

Recent matches at Kingsmead

CSA T20 Challenge 202625 Oct 2026 · T20
South Western Districts 51/4 (8.0) · Dolphins 56/0 (3.5)
DOL won by 10 wickets (DLS method)
CSA T20 Challenge 202622 Oct 2026 · T20
Dolphins 116/10 (18.5) · Warriors 117/4 (15.0)
WAR won by 6 wickets
CSA T20 Challenge 20261 Oct 2026 · T20
Dolphins 239/5 (20.0) · Northern Cape 135/10 (16.4)
DOL won by 104 runs
CSA T20 Challenge 202627 Sept 2026 · T20
Lions 202/4 (20.0) · Dolphins 194/6 (20.0)
LIO won by 8 runs
Australia tour of South Africa 202624 Sept 2026 · ODI
South Africa 297/8 (50.0) · Australia 230/10 (41.2)
SA won by 67 runs

Kingsmead: frequently asked questions

What is the average first-innings score at Kingsmead in ODIs?

The average first-innings score at Kingsmead in ODIs is 242, across 36 matches in our records. The par score (middle of the last 10 first innings) is 252.

Is it better to bat first or chase at Kingsmead?

In ODIs at Kingsmead, sides batting first have won 62% of decided matches (18) and chasing sides 38% (11). Batting first has the edge.

What is the highest ODI total at Kingsmead?

The highest ODI total at Kingsmead is 372, and the lowest is 7.

What is the highest successful chase at Kingsmead in ODIs?

The highest successful ODI chase at Kingsmead is 372. The lowest total defended is 180.

Does the pitch at Kingsmead help pace or spin?

Pace bowlers have taken 69% of the wickets (with a known bowling type) in ODIs at Kingsmead, and spinners 31%.

What do captains choose after winning the toss at Kingsmead?

Captains winning the toss in ODIs at Kingsmead chose to field 43% of the time, and the toss winner went on to win 48% of matches.

Who has scored the most ODI runs at Kingsmead?

AB de Villiers has scored the most ODI runs at Kingsmead: 596 in 13 innings, averaging 45.8.

Who has taken the most ODI wickets at Kingsmead?

Dale Steyn has taken the most ODI wickets at Kingsmead: 16 in 9 innings at an economy of 4.79.

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Format

Avg 1st

Avg 2nd

Bat 1st won

Chased

Highest

Lowest

Top chase

Low defended

Bdry %

T20I

156

140

226

191

125

8.03

59.2

ODI

242

181

372

180

5.04

47.3

Test

299

244

574

500

139

3.20

T20

101

148

133

239

181

7.64

55.1

List A

198

136

272

244

144

4.52

—

First-class

400

493

239

—

3.52

—

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

7.55

middle

7.85

119

death

9.17

116

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

4.77

middle

4.68

284

death

6.94

132

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

first

3.22

171

middle

3.11

174

late

3.34

159

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

7.48

298

middle

7.12

473

death

9.47

398

Typical weather by month

Month

High

Low

Rain mm

Rain days

January

28°

21°

95.2

11.7

February

28°

21°

108.3

11.7

March

27°

20°

90.9

11.2

April

26°

18°

99.5

9.9

May

24°

15°

5.6

June

23°

13°

20.9

3.5

July

23°

12°

4.4

August

23°

14°

32.7

5.8

September

23°

15°

73.2

October

24°

16°

98.9

11.6

November

25°

18°

90.6

12.4

December

26°

20°

102.8

Team

Format

Win %

Avg

Highest

Dolphins

T20

44%

138

239

South Africa

ODI

50%

236

372

Durban's Super Giants

T20

40%

153

216

South Africa

Test

38%

256

556

Warriors

T20

36%

137

157

Cape Cobras

T20

31%

149

181

South Africa

T20I

46%

149

202

Titans

T20

42%

142

210