AUS vs WI 1st Test Adelaide Oval Pitch Report, Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match 2024
Australia vs West Indies 1st Test is going to be played at the Adelaide Oval Stadium in Australia. West Indies Tour of Australia is kicking off with this match on 17th January 2024.
AUS vs WI 1st Test Adelaide Oval Pitch Report Today Match 2024
Adelaide Oval is widely regarded as the premier batting wicket in Australia, characterized by its flat and favorable conditions during the initial three days of a Test match. In the early stages, the pitch tends to offer a comfortable surface for batsmen, encouraging high-scoring innings. However, as the match progresses, the track undergoes changes, introducing a nuanced challenge that brings spin bowlers into play.
The initial days provide a platform conducive to stroke-making, allowing batsmen to capitalize on the even bounce and relatively predictable movement of the ball. This phase often sees substantial run-scoring opportunities, setting the stage for compelling contests between bat and ball.
As the Test match unfolds, the pitch undergoes wear and tear, and the nature of the surface starts to evolve. This transformation becomes more pronounced in the later stages, with the pitch showing signs of wear that favor spin bowlers. The introduction of spin into the equation adds a strategic dimension to the game, posing challenges for batsmen as they contend with the turning ball and potentially uneven bounce.
In essence, Adelaide Oval’s reputation as an excellent batting wicket stems from its early favorability for batsmen, while its evolving characteristics over the course of a Test match provide a dynamic and intriguing setting that brings a variety of skills into play, making it a well-rounded and captivating venue for Test cricket.
AUS vs WI 1st Test Adelaide Oval Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match 2024
Adelaide Oval, located in Adelaide, Australia, has hosted Test cricket matches since 12th December 1884. With a total of 81 matches played as of 8th December 2022, the home side has won 44 games (54.32%), while touring sides have secured victory in 18 matches (22.22%). The highest individual innings at the Oval was scored by D A Warner with an unbeaten 335* against Pakistan on 29th November 2019.
The best bowling performance in an innings belongs to A E Trott of England, who took 8/43 on 11th January 1895 against Australia. C V Grimmett of Australia holds the record for the best bowling in a match with figures of 14/199 against South Africa on 29th January 1932.
The highest team innings was achieved by Australia, scoring 674 against India on 23rd January 1948, while the lowest team innings was 36 by India on 17th December 2020 against Australia. The highest successful run chase at the Oval stands at 315/6 by Australia against England on 17th January 1902.
The statistics also reveal that the average opening stand is 37.46 runs, the average runs per wicket is 35.25, and the average runs per over is 3.09. Teams batting first at Adelaide Oval have an average score of 388. Overall, the venue has witnessed 19 drawn matches, with no tied matches in its Test cricket history.
Also read: Adelaide Oval Test Records & Stats- Australia vs West Indies 1st Test Today Match 2024
| City | Adelaide | ||
| Country | Australia | ||
| First Test Match | 12/12/1884 | ||
| Last Test Match | 08/12/2022 | ||
| Matches Played | 81 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 44 (54.32%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 18 (22.22%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 40 (49.38%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 22 (27.16%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 34 (41.98%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 28 (34.57%) | ||
| Matches Drawn | 19 (23.46%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 335* | D A Warner (Australia) | 29/11/2019 v Pakistan |
| Best Bowling (Innings) | 8/43 | A E Trott (England) | 11/01/1895 v Australia |
| Best Bowling (Match) | 14/199 | C V Grimmett (Australia) | 29/01/1932 v South Africa |
| Highest Team Innings | 674 (Australia) | 23/01/1948 v India | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 36 (India) | 17/12/2020 v Australia | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 315/6 (Australia) | 17/01/1902 v England | |
| Average Opening Stand (Runs) | 37.46 | ||
| Average Runs per Wicket | 35.25 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 3.09 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 388 | ||