Western Australia Cricket Association Ground – Pitch Report, Records & Stats

Perth, Australia · Capacity 20,000 · Opened 1890 · 199 matches on record

263

Par 1st innings (ODI)

50% / 50%

Bat first / chase wins

36%

Toss: chose to field

75%

Wickets to pace

ODI Evenly balanced between batting first and chasing at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, based on 28 decided matches.

Western Australia Cricket Association Ground pitch report

T20I · 7 matches

In 7 T20Is here, the side batting first has averaged 130; the highest total is 186.
Chasing sides have won 71% of decided matches, so chasing is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 135.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 43% of the time.
Spinners have taken 41% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 8.3 an over.

ODI · 28 matches

In 28 ODIs here, the side batting first has averaged 243; the highest total is 343.
Chasing sides have won 50% of decided matches, so neither side has the edge.
The highest successful chase is 310.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 36% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 75% 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 340; the highest total is 735.
Sides batting first have won 86% of the matches with a result.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 40% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 78% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the late overs at 4.1 an over.

T20 · 76 matches

In 76 T20s here, the side batting first has averaged 148; the highest total is 203.
Chasing sides have won 51% of decided matches, so neither side has the edge.
The highest successful chase is 186.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 50% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 68% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 8.5 an over.

List A · 28 matches

In 28 List A matches here, the side batting first has averaged 238; the highest total is 387.
Chasing sides have won 58% of decided matches, so chasing is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 319.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 71% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 79% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 7.5 an over.

First-class · 33 matches

In 33 first-class matches here, the side batting first has averaged 267; the highest total is 574.
Sides batting first have won 44% of the matches with a result.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 87% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 80% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the late overs at 3.3 an over.

Records by format

Format	M	Avg 1st	Avg 2nd	Bat 1st won	Chased	Highest	Lowest	Top chase	Low defended	RR	Bdry %
T20I	7	130	121	2	5	186	78	135	142	6.55	51.7
ODI	28	243	218	14	14	343	70	310	231	5.11	44.3
Test	15	340	322	12	2	735	28	323	76	3.58	55.7
T20	76	148	136	37	38	203	29	186	69	7.46	53.9
List A	28	238	206	10	14	387	53	319	205	5.50	52.1
First-class	33	267	281	11	14	574	9	519	114	3.04	52.6

Par score & toss impact

T20I

Par score: 127
Toss winner won: 43%
Chose to field: 43%
Bat-first won: 29%

Last first innings: 122/6, 142/6, 123/8, 78/9, 127/7

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	5.76	22
middle	6.28	29
death	8.29	35

Based on 7 matches.

ODI

Par score: 263
Toss winner won: 29%
Chose to field: 36%
Bat-first won: 50%

Last first innings: 298/6, 241/10, 263/7, 309/3, 182/10

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	4.51	90
middle	4.89	227
death	6.90	122

Based on 28 matches.

Test

Par score: 268
Toss winner won: 64%
Chose to field: 40%
Bat-first won: 86%

Last first innings: 198/10, 76/10, 403/10, 242/10, 559/9

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
first	3.44	159
middle	3.36	179
late	4.07	170

Based on 15 matches.

T20

Par score: 159
Toss winner won: 52%
Chose to field: 50%
Bat-first won: 49%

Last first innings: 173/5, 164/7, 184/5, 159/4, 109/10

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	7.01	212
middle	7.27	340
death	8.49	339

Based on 76 matches.

List A

Par score: 232
Toss winner won: 38%
Chose to field: 71%
Bat-first won: 42%

Last first innings: 371/8, 299/7, 232/10, 115/10, 205/10

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	5.00	84
middle	5.56	169
death	7.52	89

Based on 28 matches.

First-class

Par score: 239
Toss winner won: 56%
Chose to field: 87%
Bat-first won: 44%

Last first innings: 440/6, 307/10, 431/9, 239/10, 390/10

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
first	2.78	368
middle	3.12	448
late	3.32	300

Based on 33 matches.

Top players at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground

T20I

ODI

Test

T20

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Weather at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground

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Feels 22°C · Humidity 40% · Wind 10.7 km/h · Cloud 0%

Rain outlook: no rain expected

Dew: unlikely – No dew expected this evening.

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Team records at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground

Team	Format	P	W	L	Win %	Avg	Highest
Perth Scorchers	T20	35	25	10	71%	153	203
Western Australia	First-class	35	16	9	46%	253	574
Perth Scorchers	T20	34	23	11	68%	137	194
Western Australia	List A	22	13	5	59%	231	387
Australia	ODI	19	14	5	74%	243	343
Australia	Test	13	8	4	62%	372	735
Western Australia Women	List A	12	3	3	25%	215	273
Melbourne Stars	T20	10	3	6	30%	135	163

Recent matches at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground

Australia Domestic One-Day Cup 202624 Oct 2026 · List A
New South Wales 371/8 (50.0) · Western Australia 293/10 (46.3)
NSW won by 78 runs
Sheffield Shield 202619 Oct 2026 · First-class
New South Wales 440/6 (110.0) · Western Australia 339/10 (105.1) · New South Wales 262/5 (51.3) · Western Australia 244/9 (111.0)
Match Drawn
Sheffield Shield 20268 Oct 2026 · First-class
Queensland 307/10 (90.3) · Western Australia 175/10 (73.1) · Queensland 68/10 (25.1) · Western Australia 201/8 (72.5)
WA won by 2 wickets
Women's National Cricket League 20261 Oct 2026 · List A
Tasmania Women 299/7 (50.0) · Western Australia Women 273/7 (50.0)
TAS-W won by 26 runs
Women's National Cricket League 202629 Sept 2026 · List A
Tasmania Women 232/10 (45.0) · Western Australia Women 236/6 (35.2)
WA-W won by 4 wickets
Australia Domestic One-Day Cup 202620 Sept 2026 · List A
Western Australia 115/10 (30.2) · Tasmania 117/1 (16.2)
TT won by 9 wickets

Western Australia Cricket Association Ground: frequently asked questions

What is the average first-innings score at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in ODIs?

The average first-innings score at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in ODIs is 243, across 28 matches in our records. The par score (middle of the last 10 first innings) is 263.

Is it better to bat first or chase at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground?

In ODIs at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, sides batting first have won 50% of decided matches (14) and chasing sides 50% (14). Evenly balanced between batting first and chasing.

What is the highest ODI total at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground?

The highest ODI total at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground is 343, and the lowest is 70.

What is the highest successful chase at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in ODIs?

The highest successful ODI chase at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground is 310. The lowest total defended is 231.

Does the pitch at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground help pace or spin?

Pace bowlers have taken 75% of the wickets (with a known bowling type) in ODIs at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, and spinners 25%.

What do captains choose after winning the toss at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground?

Captains winning the toss in ODIs at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground chose to field 36% of the time, and the toss winner went on to win 29% of matches.

Who has scored the most ODI runs at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground?

Adam Gilchrist has scored the most ODI runs at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground: 369 in 5 innings, averaging 73.8.

Who has taken the most ODI wickets at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground?

Mitchell Johnson has taken the most ODI wickets at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground: 17 in 12 innings at an economy of 4.61.

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Western Australia Cricket Association Ground – Pitch Report, Records & Stats

Perth, Australia · Capacity 20,000 · Opened 1890 · 199 matches on record

263

Par 1st innings (ODI)

50% / 50%

Bat first / chase wins

36%

Toss: chose to field

75%

Wickets to pace

ODI Evenly balanced between batting first and chasing at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, based on 28 decided matches.

Format

Avg 1st

Avg 2nd

Bat 1st won

Chased

Highest

Lowest

Top chase

Low defended

Bdry %

T20I

130

121

186

135

142

6.55

51.7

ODI

243

218

343

310

231

5.11

44.3

Test

340

322

735

323

3.58

55.7

T20

148

136

203

186

7.46

53.9

List A

238

206

387

319

205

5.50

52.1

First-class

267

281

574

519

114

3.04

52.6

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

5.76

middle

6.28

death

8.29

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

4.51

middle

4.89

227

death

6.90

122

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

first

3.44

159

middle

3.36

179

late

4.07

170

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

7.01

212

middle

7.27

340

death

8.49

339

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

5.00

middle

5.56

169

death

7.52

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

first

2.78

368

middle

3.12

448

late

3.32

300

Team

Format

Win %

Avg

Highest

Perth Scorchers

T20

71%

153

203

Western Australia

First-class

46%

253

574

Perth Scorchers

T20

68%

137

194

Western Australia

List A

59%

231

387

Australia

ODI

74%

243

343

Australia

Test

62%

372

735

Western Australia Women

List A

25%

215

273

Melbourne Stars

T20

30%

135

163