Centurion Test Records & Stats- India vs South Africa 1st Test Today Match 2023

Centurion Test Records & Stats- India vs South Africa 1st Test Today Match 2023

Centurion Test Records & Stats- India vs South Africa 1st Test Today Match 2023

SuperSport Park, also known as Centurion Park, located in Centurion, South Africa, has been a significant venue for Test cricket since its inaugural match on 16/11/1995. Over the years, it has hosted 28 Test matches, with the last one concluding on 28/02/2023.

The home side boasts an impressive record, winning 22 out of the 28 matches played at SuperSport Park, reflecting a dominant success rate of 78.57%. Meanwhile, touring sides have secured victories in 3 matches (10.71%), and no neutral side has clinched a win.

Teams have showcased diverse strengths, with 13 matches won by batting first and an equal number won by batting second. The importance of winning the toss is evident, as both winning and losing the toss have resulted in an equal number of victories (13 each).

Noteworthy individual and team performances stand out in the records. Hashim Amla’s remarkable innings of 208 against West Indies on 17/12/2014 remains the highest individual score, while Keshav Abbott’s bowling figures of 7/29 on 22/02/2013 against Pakistan represent the best bowling in an innings. Kagiso Rabada’s outstanding match figures of 13/144 on 22/01/2016 against England hold the record for the best bowling in a match.

The highest team innings at SuperSport Park is 621 by South Africa on 26/12/2020 against Sri Lanka, while England’s 101 on 22/01/2016 marks the lowest team innings.

In terms of run chases, England achieved the highest successful chase with 251/8 on 14/01/2000 against South Africa.

Statistical averages provide additional insights, with an average opening stand of 29.94 runs, runs per wicket and runs per over both averaging 29.94 and 3.35, respectively. The average score batting first is 330, reflecting the challenging yet rewarding nature of Test cricket at this historic venue.

Also read: IND vs SA 1st Test SuperSport Park Centurion Pitch Report, Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match 2023

CityCenturion
CountrySouth Africa
Also or previously Known asCenturion Park
First Test Match16/11/1995
Last Test Match28/02/2023
Matches Played28
Matches Won by Home Side22 (78.57%)
Matches Won by Touring Side3 (10.71%)
Matches Won by Neutral Side0 (0.00%)
Matches Won Batting First13 (46.43%)
Matches Won Batting Second12 (42.86%)
Matches Won Winning Toss13 (46.43%)
Matches Won Losing Toss12 (42.86%)
Matches Drawn3 (10.71%)
Matches Tied0 (0.00%)
Highest Individual Innings208H M Amla (South Africa)17/12/2014 v West Indies
Best Bowling (Innings)7/29K J Abbott (South Africa)22/02/2013 v Pakistan
Best Bowling (Match)13/144K Rabada (South Africa)22/01/2016 v England
Highest Team Innings621 (South Africa) 26/12/2020 v Sri Lanka
Lowest Team Innings101 (England) 22/01/2016 v South Africa
Highest Run Chase Achieved251/8 (England) 14/01/2000 v South Africa
Average Opening Stand (Runs)29.94
Average Runs per Wicket29.94
Average Runs per Over3.35
Average Score Batting First330
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