ENG vs NZ 3rd ODI: Kennington Oval London Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

England and New Zealand will meet in the 3rd one-day game on Wednesday at the Kennington Oval, London. The four-match series is currently levelled at 1-1 after the first two matches. New Zealand comprehensively defeated England by 8 wickets in the first game.

In the second game, England bounced back by defeating the Kiwis by 79 runs. Both teams now will be eyeing the advantage of taking an unassailable lead by winning this contest. In this post, we will take a closer look at the Kennington Oval Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the 3rd ODI game between England and New Zealand.

Kennington Oval Pitch Report

It is a belter of a surface and the batters are likely to have a party in the middle. It is a flat surface that offers an even pace and bounce. Furthermore, the outfield is smooth as butter which makes it a high-scoring venue. The bowlers will have to be right on the money if they want to contain the batters here.

Last Three Results at the Venue:

• England (110/10 in 25.2 overs) lost to India (114/0 in 18.4 overs) by 10 wickets – 12 July 2022
• Sri Lanka (241/9 in 50 overs) lost to England (244/2 in 43 overs) by 8 wickets – 1 July 2021
• Australia (334/7 in 50 overs) defeated Sri Lanka (247/10 in 45.5 overs) by 87 runs – 15 June 2019

England ODI record in Kennington OvaL London

England have played a total of 50 matches at this venue. They have won 30 of them and lost 18. Meanwhile, 2 games ended without getting any results.

England’s Highest Total at the venue: 365/9 in 50 overs vs New Zealand in 2015
England’s Lowest Total at the venue: 103/10 in 41 overs vs South Africa in 1999

New Zealand ODI record in Kennington Oval London

New Zealand have played 8 matches at this venue. They won 4 games and lost the other 4.

New Zealand’s Highest Total at the venue: 398/5 in 50 overs vs England in 2015
New Zealand’s Lowest Total at the venue: 158/10 in 52.2 overs vs West Indies in 1975

England vs New Zealand ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 93
England Won: 43
New Zealand Won: 44
No Result: 4
Tied: 2
Highest Total For England: 408/9 in 50 overs in 2015
Lowest Total For England: 89/10 in 37.2 overs in 2002
Highest Total For New Zealand: 398/5 in 50 overs in 2015
Lowest Total For New Zealand: 134/10 in 42.1 overs in 1984

Kennington Oval London Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 23500
Number of matches hosted: 106 Tests, 75 ODIs, and 16 T20Is.

Kennington Oval London ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 75
Home Team (England) Won: 30
Visiting Team Won: 18
Neutral Side Won: 24
No Result: 3
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 246
Matches Won Batting 1st: 30
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 42
Highest Team Total: 398/5 by New Zealand vs England in 2015
Lowest Team Total: 103/10 by England vs South Africa in 1999
Highest Run Chase: 322/3 by Sri Lanka vs India in 2017

Highest Individual Score: 176* by Evin Lewis (West Indies) vs England in 2017
Best Bowling Figures: 6/19 by Jasprit Bumrah (India) vs England in 2022
Most Runs: Eoin Morgan (705 runs in 15 innings)
Most Wickets: James Anderson (30 wickets in 15 matches)
Most Sixes in ODIs at The Kennington Oval: Eoin Morgan (18 sixes)