SA vs AUS 3rd ODI: Senwes Park Potchefstroom Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

South Africa are all set to host Australia in the 3rd ODI match at the Senwes Park, Potchefstroom. The game will be played on Tuesday at 4:30 PM IST. Australia are leading the five-match series 2-0 after winning the first two matches.

The Kangaroos defeated the Proteas by 3 wickets in the first game, while they went on to win the second game comprehensively by 123 runs. Now, Australia will be looking to seal the series by extending their winning run. Meanwhile, South Africa would look to mount a comeback with a win.

Meanwhile, in this post, we will take a look at the Senwes Park, Potchefstroom Venue Stats, Record, Average Score & other relevant information ahead of the third ODI between South Africa and Australia.

Senwes Park Potchefstroom Pitch Report

It is a fantastic ODI surface as it always offers an even contest between the bat and the ball. While the batters will love the pace coming to their bat, the pacers will enjoy the seam movement and bounce off the surface. The team winning the toss might opt to chase under the lights.

Last three results in ODIs at the venue

• West Indies (260/10 in 48.2 overs) lost to South Africa (264/6 in 29.3 overs) by 4 wickets – 21 March 2023
• Australia (254/7 in 50 overs) lost to South Africa (258/4 in 45.3 overs) by 6 wickets – 7 March 2020
• South Africa (204/10 in 49.3 overs) lost to New Zealand (207/2 in 44.3 overs) by 8 wickets – 23 August 2015

South Africa ODI record in Senwes Park

South Africa have played 11 ODI matches at this venue. They have won 8 games and lost only a single one. Meanwhile, one game ended up as a tie and one game produced a no-result.

South Africa’s Highest Total at the venue: 418/5 vs Zimbabwe in 2006
South Africa’s Lowest Total at the venue: 204/10 vs New Zealand in 2015

Australia ODI record in Senwes Park

Australia have played only four ODI matches at this venue so far. They have won two and lost one, while one game ended up as a tie.

Australia’s Highest Total at the venue: 301/6 vs Namibia in 2003
Australia’s Lowest Total at the venue: 254/10 vs South Africa in 2020

South Africa vs Australia ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 105
South Africa Won: 51
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

Senwes Park Info

Seating Capacity: 18000
Number of matches hosted: 2 Tests, 20 ODIs, and 2 T20Is

Senwes Park ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 20
Home Team (South Africa) Won: 8
Visiting Team Won: 1
Neutral Side Won: 9
Match Tied: 1
No Result: 1

Average 1st Innings Score: 249
Matches Won Batting 1st: 7
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 11
Highest Team Total: 418/5 by South Africa vs Zimbabwe in 2006
Lowest Team Total: 45 All Out by Namibia vs Australia in 2003
Highest Run Chase: 273/2 by Zimbabwe vs South Africa in 2010

Highest Individual Score: Herschelle Gibbs (South Africa) 153 vs Bangladesh in 2002
Best Bowling Figures:  – Glenn McGrath (Australia) 7/15 vs Namibia in 2003
Most Runs: Ryan ten Doeschate (Netherlands) – 277 runs in 4 innings
Most Wickets: Edgar Schiferli (Netherlands) – 9 wickets in 4 innings
Most Sixes in ODIs at Mangaung Oval: Mark Boucher (South Africa) – 10 sixes