Harare Sports Club ODI Records and Stats- Zimbabwe vs Ireland 1st ODI 2023 Today Match
The cricket ground in Harare, Zimbabwe, historically known as Salisbury Sports Club, has hosted a total of 180 One Day International (ODI) matches. The first ODI match took place on October 25, 1992, while the most recent one was played on July 9, 2023. The city has witnessed a diverse array of cricketing events, with matches played by home teams, touring sides, and even neutral teams.
In terms of outcomes, the home side has won 53 matches (29.44%), the touring side has emerged victorious in 101 matches (56.11%), and 23 matches (12.78%) have been won by neutral teams. The matches have shown varied results, with teams achieving success both while batting first (84 matches, 45.90%) and chasing (92 matches, 50.27%). The statistics also include matches won by teams winning the toss (82 matches, 44.81%) and those won by teams losing the toss (95 matches, 51.91%).
Over the years, the Harare ground has witnessed a single tied match (0.56%) and two matches with no result (1.11%). Notable individual performances include Hamilton Masakadza’s highest individual innings of 178* against Kenya on October 18, 2009, and F H Edwards’ best bowling figures of 6/22 against Zimbabwe on November 29, 2003.
Team-wise achievements feature Zimbabwe’s highest team innings of 408/6 against the United States on June 26, 2023, and their lowest team innings of 35 against Sri Lanka on April 25, 2004. The highest successful run chase achieved at this ground is 328/3 by South Africa against Australia on August 27, 2014.
The average runs per wicket stand at 29.64, and the average runs per over is 4.82. The average score while batting first is 228. Overall, the Harare ground has witnessed a rich history of cricketing contests and memorable performances.
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| City | Harare | ||
| Country | Zimbabwe | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Salisbury Sports Club | ||
| First ODI Match | 25/10/1992 | ||
| Last ODI Match | 09/07/2023 | ||
| Matches Played | 180 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 53 (29.44%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 101 (56.11%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 23 (12.78%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 84 (45.90%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 92 (50.27%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 82 (44.81%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 95 (51.91%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 1 (0.56%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 2 (1.11%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 178* | H Masakadza (Zimbabwe) | 18/10/2009 v Kenya |
| Best Bowling | 6/22 | F H Edwards (West Indies) | 29/11/2003 v Zimbabwe |
| Highest Team Innings | 408/6 (Zimbabwe) | 26/06/2023 v United States | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 35 (Zimbabwe) | 25/04/2004 v Sri Lanka | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 328/3 (South Africa) | 27/08/2014 v Australia | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 29.64 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 4.82 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 228 | ||