SA vs AUS 5th ODI: The Wanderers Stadium Johannesburg Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

It is time for the final in the ODI series as South Africa will face Australia in the final game on Sunday. The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg will host this fixture and the action will begin at 1:30 PM IST.

The five-match ODI series is currently levelled at 2-2 after the first four games. Australia began the series with back-to-back wins by 3 wickets and 123 runs, respectively. The Proteas bounced back in the next game by winning it by 111 runs.

However, the hosts improved further in the next game courtesy of carnage from Henrich Klaasen and David Miller as South Africa defeated Australia by 164 runs. Both teams now will try to give their best to win the series by winning the final game.

Meanwhile, in this post, we will take a look at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg Venue Stats, Record, Average Score & other relevant information ahead of the 5th One-Day international between South Africa and Australia.

The Wanderers Stadium Johannesburg Pitch Report

It is a batting paradise and one of the batting surfaces in South Africa. The surface is flat with an even pace and bounce and the outfield is superfast. Furthermore, the boundaries are short and batters have a party here more often than not. Expect another run feast between the two batting powerhouses.

Last three results in ODIs at the venue

• South Africa (370/8 in 50 overs) defeated Netherlands (224/10 in 39.1 overs) by 146 runs – 2 April 2023
• Bangladesh (194/9 in 50 overs) lost to South Africa (195/3 in 37.2 overs) by 7 wickets – 20 March 2022
• South Africa (341/6 in 50 overs) defeated Pakistan (324/9 in 50 overs) by 17 runs – 4 April 2021

South Africa ODI record in The Wanderers Stadium

The home side has played a total of 39 ODI matches at this venue. They have won 29 and lost 10 matches here.

South Africa’s Highest Total at the venue: 439/2 vs West Indies in 2015
South Africa’s Lowest Total at the venue: 149/10 vs England in 2000

Australia ODI record in The Wanderers Stadium

Australia have played 10 one-day matches at this venue. They have won 6 ODIs and lost the other 4.

Australia’s Highest Total at the venue: 434/4 vs South Africa in 2006
Australia’s Lowest Total at the venue: 205/10 vs South Africa in 2000

South Africa vs Australia ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 107
South Africa Won: 53
Australia Won: 50
Tied: 3
No Result: 1
Highest Total For South Africa: 438/9 in 2006
Lowest Total For South Africa: 69/10 in 1993
Highest Total For Australia: 434/4 in 2006
Lowest Total For Australia: 93/10 in 2006

The Wanderers Stadium Info

Seating Capacity: 28000
Number of matches hosted: 44 Tests, 52 ODIs, and 32 T20Is

The Wanderers Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 52
Home Team (South Africa) Won: 29
Visiting Team Won: 10
Neutral Side Won: 13
Match Tied: 0
No Result: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 239
Matches Won Batting 1st: 22
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 30
Highest Team Total: 439/2 by South Africa vs West Indies in 2015
Lowest Team Total: 109 All Out by Sri Lanka vs India in 2003
Highest Run Chase: 438/9 by South Africa vs Australia in 2006

Highest Individual Score: Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan) 193 vs South Africa in 2021
Best Bowling Figures:  – Shaun Pollock 5/20 vs England in 2000
Most Runs: AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 732 runs in 12 matches
Most Wickets: Shaun Pollock (South Africa) – 29 wickets in 16 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at The Wanderers Stadium: AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 32 sixes