AUS vs PAK 1st Test: Perth Stadium Pitch Report, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

Australia are all set to host Pakistan in the first Test of the three-match series at the Perth Stadium starting on Thursday (14th December) at 7:50 AM IST.

It is going to be a tough tour for a young Pakistan team as Pakistan have never won a Test series down under. In fact, they have not registered many Test victories on the Aussie soil. Pakistan have arrived with a new skipper in Shan Masood, while Australia have announced a full-strength side.

Seating Capacity: 61266
Number of matches hosted: 3 Tests, 2 ODIs, and 7 T20Is

AUS vs PAK 1st Test will be a litmus test of Pakistan’s skills as Pat Cummins & co. are likely to give them a hostile welcome at the infamous Perth wicket. Meanwhile, in this post, Check the Perth Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the 1st Test between Australia and Pakistan.

Perth Stadium Pitch Report

It is a typical Aussie surface that will offer pace and bounce to the fast bowlers. While the batters will enjoy the pace to their bat, the extra bounce might trouble them. The wicket will be good to bat on for the first three days. The spinners will grow into the game during the fourth and the fifth day. The outfield is fast and hence, the batters will get full value for their shots. The team winning the toss will bat first.

Is Perth Stadium batting or bowling pitch?

It is a Sporting Surface. While batters are expected to do well in the first innings, the bowlers will grow in stature during the second innings.

Last Three Results at the Venue

• Australia (598/4 dec & 182/2 dec) defeated West Indies (283 & 333) by 164 runs – November 30-December 4, 2022
• Australia (326/10 & 243/10) defeated India (283/10 & 140/10) by 146 runs – December 14-18, 2018
• Australia (416/10 & 217/9 dec) defeated New Zealand (166/10 & 171/10) by 296 runs – December 12-15, 2019

Australia Test record at Perth

Australia have played 3 Test matches at this venue and they have won them all.

Australia’s Highest Total at the venue: 598/4 dec vs West Indies in 2022
Australia’s Lowest Total at the venue: 243/10 vs India in 2018

Pakistan Test record at Perth

Pakistan have not played any Test matches at this venue.

Pakistan’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A
Pakistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Perth Stadium Test Records

Total Matches Played: 3
Home Team (Australia) Won: 3
Visiting Team Won: 0
Neutral Side Won: 0
Match Drawn: 0
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 447
Matches Won Batting 1st: 3
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 0
Highest Team Total: 598/4 dec vs West Indies in 2022
Lowest Team Total: 140/10 by India vs Australia in 2018
Highest Run Chase: N/A

Highest Individual Score: 204 by Marnus Labuschagne (Australia) vs West Indies in 2022
Best Bowling Figures: 6/56 by Mohammed Shami (India) vs Australia in 2018
Most Runs: Marnus Labuschagne (Australia) – 501 runs in 2 matches
Most Wickets: Nathan Lyon (Australia) – 22 wickets in 3 matches

Perth Stadium Stats of Australia Cricketers

• Marnus Labuschagne – 501 runs in 2 matches
• Steven Smith – 279 runs in 2 matches
• Travis Head – 237 runs in 3 matches
• Usman Khawaja – 148 runs in 2 matches
• David Warner – 115 runs in 2 matches
• Nathan Lyon – 22 wickets in 3 matches
• Mitchell Starc – 18 wickets in 3 matches
• Pat Cummins – 9 wickets in 3 matches
• Josh Hazlewood – 7 wickets in 3 matches

Perth Stadium Stats of Pakistan Cricketers

No current Pakistan player has played a Test match at this venue.

most Test runs at Perth Stadium (Active Players)

1. Marnus Labuschagne (Australia) – 501 runs in 2 matches
2. Steven Smith (Australia) – 279 runs in 2 matches
3. Travis Head (Australia) – 237 runs in 3 matches

most Test wickets at Perth Stadium (Active Players)

1. Nathan Lyon (Australia) – 22 wickets in 3 matches
2. Mitchell Starc (Australia) – 18 wickets in 3 matches
3. Pat Cummins (Australia) – 9 wickets in 3 matches