SA vs AUS 1st ODI: Mangaung Oval Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

It is time to finalize the preparations for the ODI World Cup 2023 as South Africa and Australia will now play a five-match ODI series. The first game will be played at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein on Thursday at 4:30 PM IST.

Australia outplayed South Africa comprehensively in the T20I series as the visitors won the series 3-0 without breaking a sweat. The Proteas, however, will be looking to do better in the longer format of the game.

Meanwhile, in this post, we will take a look at the Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein Venue Stats, Record, Average Score & other relevant information while walking into the first ODI game between South Africa and Australia.

Mangaung Oval Pitch Report

It is a fantastic surface to bat on as the wicket will offer an even pace and bounce to the batters to hit through the line. The outfield is pretty quick and we could expect a run feast between the two quality sides.

South Africa ODI record in Mangaung Oval

It is a happy ground for South Africa as they have played 26 matches here. They have won 18 games here and lost the other seven. Meanwhile, one game ended as a tie.

South Africa’s Highest Total at the venue: 351/6 vs Zimbabwe in 2002
South Africa’s Lowest Total at the venue: 184/10 vs England in 2000

Australia ODI record in Mangaung Oval

Australia have been a part of 4 ODI matches at this ground. They have won two matches and lost the other two.

Australia’s Highest Total at the venue: 290/6 vs South Africa in 2023
Australia’s Lowest Total at the venue: 201/10 vs South Africa in 1997

South Africa vs Australia ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 103
South Africa Won: 51
Australia Won: 48
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

Mangaung Oval Info

Seating Capacity: 20000
Number of matches hosted: The ground has hosted 5 Test matches, 32 One-Day Internationals, and 2 T20Is.

Mangaung Oval ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 32
Home Team (South Africa) Won: 18
Visiting Team Won: 7
Neutral Side Won: 5
Match Tied: 1
No Result: 1

Average 1st Innings Score: 247
Matches Won Batting 1st: 14
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 16
Highest Team Total: 399/9 England vs South Africa in 2016
Lowest Team Total: 78 All Out by Zimbabwe vs South Africa in 2018
Highest Run Chase: 347/5 by England vs South Africa in 2023

Highest Individual Score: Brendon Taylor (Zimbabwe) – 145 n.o. vs South Africa in 2010
Best Bowling Figures:  – Imran Tahir (South Africa) 6/24 vs Zimbabwe in 2018
Most Runs: Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 377 runs in 11 innings
Most Wickets: Shaun Pollock (South Africa) – 21 wickets in 13 innings
Most Sixes in ODIs at Mangaung Oval: Jos Buttler (England) – 8 sixes