SA vs AUS 1st T20I: Kingsmead Durban Venue Stats, Record, Average Score & More

The season of white ball returns as South Africa and Australia are all set to lock horns in the first game of the three-match T20I series starting on 30th August. The first game will be played at the Kingsmead, Durban at 9:30 PM IST.

Both teams have rested their ODI specialists in their respective squads as the fans will see them in the ODI series scheduled after the T20I series. It will be a great opportunity for young guns as they will look to seal their spot in the squad with impressive performances.

In this post, we will take a look at Kingsmead, Durban Venue Stats, Record, Average Score & more ahead of the first T20I between South Africa and Australia.

Kingsmead Durban Pitch Report

It is a sporting surface as the batters and the pacers will enjoy their time in the middle. The wicket will offer bounce to the pacers, while the batters will like the pace coming to their bat. Expect a good fight between the bat and the bowl.

South Africa T20I record in Kingsmead

South Africa have played 9 T20I matches at the venue and won 5 of them. While they have lost 3 T20Is here, one game ended with no result.

South Africa’s Highest Total at the venue: 202/7 vs England in 2020
South Africa’s Lowest Total at the venue: 116/9 vs India in 2007

Australia T20I record in Kingsmead

Australia have played 3 T20Is at this venue. Australia won one game here and lost the other two.

Australia’s Highest Total at the venue: 173/7 vs India in 2007
Australia’s Lowest Total at the venue: 157//9 vs South Africa in 2016

South Africa vs Australia T20I Head to Head

Matches: 22
South Africa Won: 8
Australia Won: 14
Highest Total For South Africa: 204/7 in 2016
Lowest Total For South Africa: 89/10 in 2020
Highest Total For Australia: 209/3 in 2006
Lowest Total For Australia: 87/7 in 10 overs in 2018

Kingsmead Info

Seating Capacity: 25000
Number of matches hosted: The ground has hosted 45 Tests, 47 ODIs, and 15 T20Is.

Kingsmead T20I Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 15
Home Team (South Africa) Won: 5
Visiting Team Won: 3
Neutral Side Won: 6
No Result: 1

Average 1st Innings Score: 152
Matches Won Batting 1st: 8
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 6
Highest Team Total: 218/4 by India vs England in 2007
Lowest Team Total: 73 All Out by Kenya vs New Zealand in 2007
Highest Run Chase: 158/4 by New Zealand vs South Africa in 2007
Lowest Total Defended: 153/5 by India against South Africa in 2007

Highest Individual Score: Morne van Wyk (South Africa) – 114 n.o. vs West Indies in 2015
Best Bowling Figures: David Wiese (South Africa) – 5/23 vs West Indies in 2015
Most Runs: Quinton de Kock (South Africa) – 141 runs in 4 innings
Most Wickets: David Wiese (South Africa) – 9 wickets in 3 innings

Total Sixes in T20Is at Kingsmead: 112
Total Fours in T20Is at Kingsmead: 226
Most Sixes in T20Is at Kingsmead: Yuvraj Singh (India) – 12

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