NZ vs SA 1st Test 2024: Bay Oval Mount Maunganui Test Records and Stats

NZ vs SA 1st Test 2024: Bay Oval Mount Maunganui Test Records and Stats

NZ vs SA 1st Test 2024: Bay Oval Mount Maunganui Test Records and Stats

The first Test of the series between New Zealand and South Africa is set to kick off at Bay Oval this Sunday. With home advantage and a squad of seasoned bowlers, the Blackcaps are poised as strong favorites to win. The Proteas, laden with inexperienced players who have yet to face Test cricket, face a daunting task against the seasoned Kiwi lineup in unfamiliar conditions.

NZ vs SA 1st Test 2024: Bay Oval Mount Maunganui Test Records and Stats

Bay Oval, located in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, has hosted four Test matches between November 21, 2019, and February 16, 2023. The home side and the touring side have each won two matches, with no wins for neutral teams. Batting first and second have both resulted in two victories apiece. Teams winning the toss have won three out of four matches.

There have been no drawn or tied matches at this venue. The highest individual innings was scored by B J Watling from New Zealand, with 205 runs against England on November 21, 2019. The best bowling figures in an innings were achieved by Ebadat Hossain from Bangladesh, with 6/46 against New Zealand on January 1, 2022. The best bowling figures in a match were recorded by N Wagner from New Zealand, with 8/134 against England on November 21, 2019.

The highest team innings was 615/9 declared by New Zealand against England on November 21, 2019, while the lowest team innings was 126 by New Zealand against England on February 16, 2023. The highest successful run chase was 42/2 by Bangladesh against New Zealand on January 1, 2022. The average opening stand is 28.73 runs, the average runs per wicket is 32.70, the average runs per over is 2.98, and the average score batting first is 359 runs.

Also read: NZ vs SA 1st Test 2024: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Pitch Report, Avg Score, Highest Total and More

CityMount Maunganui
CountryNew Zealand
First Test Match21/11/2019
Last Test Match16/02/2023
Matches Played4
Matches Won by Home Side2 (50.00%)
Matches Won by Touring Side2 (50.00%)
Matches Won by Neutral Side0 (0.00%)
Matches Won Batting First2 (50.00%)
Matches Won Batting Second2 (50.00%)
Matches Won Winning Toss1 (25.00%)
Matches Won Losing Toss3 (75.00%)
Matches Drawn0 (0.00%)
Matches Tied0 (0.00%)
Highest Individual Innings205B J Watling (New Zealand)21/11/2019 v England
Best Bowling (Innings)6/46Ebadat Hossain (Bangladesh)01/01/2022 v New Zealand
Best Bowling (Match)8/134N Wagner (New Zealand)21/11/2019 v England
Highest Team Innings615/9 dec (New Zealand) 21/11/2019 v England
Lowest Team Innings126 (New Zealand) 16/02/2023 v England
Highest Run Chase Achieved42/2 (Bangladesh) 01/01/2022 v New Zealand
Average Opening Stand (Runs)28.73
Average Runs per Wicket32.70
Average Runs per Over2.98
Average Score Batting First359
IPL 2024

Related articles

Suryakumar Makes a Strong Entry in IPL 2025 Orange Cap Race; Who is Owning the Purple Cap?

There have been consistent changes in the Orange Cap race in IPL 2025. Even after the double header on Sunday (April 20), there was...

RR vs LSG, IPL 2025- Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report Today Match

The 36th match of IPL 2025 between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be played today, Saturday, 19th April, at the...

RCB vs PBKS Playing 11: Punjab Likely to Make Major Changes Despite Win, Set to Clash with RCB in Bengaluru

In the 34th match of the Indian Premier League 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face off against Punjab Kings today at the M. Chinnaswamy...

RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025- Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report Today Match

The IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be held on Friday at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in...

MI vs SRH Pitch Report: How Will the Wankhede Stadium Pitch Behave? Check Out This Ground’s IPL Record

Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad will face each other today at the Wankhede Cricket Stadium in what is a crucial match for both teams,...

IPL 2025, DC vs RR- Probable Playing 11 Today Match

The IPL match today will see Delhi Capitals take on Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan will be looking to secure a win and improve their position...

IPL 2025, DC vs RR- Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report Today Match

Delhi Capitals, who were on a four match winning streak in IPL 2025, suffered their first defeat at home. Their winning run was halted...

PBKS vs KKR Playing 11: Shreyas Iyer Likely to Drop Bowler with 366 Wickets, Big Changes Expected in Kolkata Line-Up Too!

Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, have shown strong form this IPL 2025 season. However, they suffered a defeat in their last match against...