SA vs AUS 2nd ODI: Mangaung Oval Bloemfontein Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

After completing a clean sweep, Australia began the ODI series in the same manner as they defeated South Africa by 3 wickets in their opening game. Batting first, South Africa could only manage 222/10 despite a brilliant hundred from Temba Bavuma.

Defending the mediocre total, South Africa reduced Australia to 113/7 at one point in time. However, Marnus Labuschagne and Ashton Agar then stitched an unbeaten partnership to seal the game for the visitors. South Africa will now be eager to do better in the second game and will look to seal the crucial moments. At the same time, Australia will try to extend their winning bandwagon with another victory.

Meanwhile, in this post, we will take a look at the Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein Venue Stats, Record, Average Score & other relevant information ahead of the second one-day game between South Africa and Australia.

Mangaung Oval Bloemfontein Pitch Report

The surface is good to bat on but the bowlers will also get some help off the surface. While there is pace and bounce on offer, the pacers will also get some seam movement off the wicket. At the same time, the batters will also get the full value for their shots courtesy of a fast outfield. The batting is expected to get easier under the lights and hence, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first.

South Africa ODI record in Mangaung Oval

The Proteas have played a total of 27 matches at this venue. They have won 18, lost 8, and one game ended up 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 played five matches at this ground. They have won three of them while losing two games.

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: 104
South Africa Won: 51
Australia Won: 49
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, 33 One-Day Internationals, and 2 T20Is.

Mangaung Oval ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 33
Home Team (South Africa) Won: 18
Visiting Team Won: 8
Neutral Side Won: 5
Match Tied: 1
No Result: 1

Average 1st Innings Score: 247
Matches Won Batting 1st: 14
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 17
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