Harare Sports Club T20 Records & Stats- Zimbabwe vs Ireland 1st T20I 2023
Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe, hosts T20 cricket matches at the renowned Harare Sports Club. The cricketing history at this venue dates back to the first T20 match held on December 6, 2010. Over the years, Harare Sports Club has witnessed a total of 38 T20 matches, becoming a significant battleground for international teams.
In terms of home advantage, the statistics reveal that out of the 38 matches played, the home side has claimed victory in 8 matches, constituting a win rate of 21.05%. Conversely, touring sides have found success more frequently, securing victories in 27 matches, amounting to an impressive 71.05%. Matches played on neutral ground have seen success for both sides, with a win rate of 7.89%.
Analyzing the impact of batting first or second, teams batting first have emerged victorious in 23 matches, showcasing a win rate of 60.53%. On the flip side, teams chasing have secured wins in 15 matches, representing 39.47% of the total matches played. The influence of winning the toss is evenly distributed, as teams winning and losing the toss each have a 50% success rate, with 19 victories apiece.
Noteworthy individual performances at Harare Sports Club include Aaron Finch’s spectacular innings of 172 for Australia on July 3, 2018, marking the highest individual score. The best bowling figures belong to Mosaddeck Hossain of Bangladesh, who claimed 5/20 on July 31, 2022, against Zimbabwe.
Team-wise, Australia holds the record for the highest team innings, scoring an impressive 229/2 on July 3, 2018. Conversely, Pakistan recorded the lowest team innings with a total of 99 on April 23, 2021. The highest successful run chase at this venue was achieved by Bangladesh, reaching 194/5 on July 25, 2021.
On average, matches at Harare Sports Club witness 23.56 runs per wicket and maintain a scoring rate of 7.65 runs per over. The average score when batting first is 157, providing insights into the competitive and dynamic nature of T20 cricket at this iconic venue.
Also read: Zimbabwe vs Ireland T20 Head to Head Records and Stats- ZIM vs IRE 1st T20I 2023
| City | Harare | ||
| Country | Zimbabwe | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Salisbury Sports Club | ||
| First T20 Match | 12/06/2010 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 15/01/2023 | ||
| Matches Played | 38 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 8 (21.05%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 27 (71.05%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 3 (7.89%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 23 (60.53%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 15 (39.47%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 19 (50.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 19 (50.00%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 172 | A J Finch (Australia) | 03/07/2018 v Zimbabwe |
| Best Bowling | 5/20 | Mosaddeck Hossain (Bangladesh) | 31/07/2022 v Zimbabwe |
| Highest Team Innings | 229/2 (Australia) | 03/07/2018 v Zimbabwe | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 99 (Pakistan) | 23/04/2021 v Zimbabwe | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 194/5 (Bangladesh) | 25/07/2021 v Zimbabwe | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 23.56 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 7.65 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 157 | ||
