IND vs SA 1st Test SuperSport Park Centurion Pitch Report Today Match 2023
Anticipated for the Boxing Day Test at SuperSport Park, the pitch is poised to offer significant bounce, providing an advantage to both pacers and spinners, as affirmed by Pitch Curator Brian. The looming possibility of rain during the initial two days of the match adds an extra dimension, favoring the fast bowlers from both competing sides.
IND vs SA 1st Test SuperSport Park Centurion Avg Score, Highest Total and More 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: SuperSport Park Stadium Test Records & Stats- IND vs SA 1st Test Today Match 2023
| City | Centurion | ||
| Country | South Africa | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Centurion Park | ||
| First Test Match | 16/11/1995 | ||
| Last Test Match | 28/02/2023 | ||
| Matches Played | 28 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 22 (78.57%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 3 (10.71%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 13 (46.43%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 12 (42.86%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 13 (46.43%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 12 (42.86%) | ||
| Matches Drawn | 3 (10.71%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 208 | H M Amla (South Africa) | 17/12/2014 v West Indies |
| Best Bowling (Innings) | 7/29 | K J Abbott (South Africa) | 22/02/2013 v Pakistan |
| Best Bowling (Match) | 13/144 | K Rabada (South Africa) | 22/01/2016 v England |
| Highest Team Innings | 621 (South Africa) | 26/12/2020 v Sri Lanka | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 101 (England) | 22/01/2016 v South Africa | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 251/8 (England) | 14/01/2000 v South Africa | |
| Average Opening Stand (Runs) | 29.94 | ||
| Average Runs per Wicket | 29.94 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 3.35 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 330 | ||