SA vs AUS 3rd T20I: Kingsmead Durban Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

South Africa will host Australia in the final T20I at the Kingsmead, Durban on Sunday at 5:30 PM IST. Australia have already sealed the three-match series 2-0 after winning the first two matches. The Proteas have been a no-match for the visitors as they lost the first game by 111 runs.

South Africa failed to elevate their game in the second game as well and lost it by 8 wickets. Now, Australia will be eyeing a clean-sweep, while South Africa will try to build some confidence ahead of the ODI series by winning this game.

Meanwhile, in this post, we will talk about Kingsmead, Durban Venue Stats, Record, Average Score & other relevant information going to the 3rd and final T20I game between South Africa and Australia.

Kingsmead Durban Pitch Report

It is a fantastic surface to bat on and it always has been a high-scoring venue. The surface is hard with true pace and bounce which helps batters in hitting through the line. Furthermore, the outfield is quick with small boundaries.

South Africa T20I record in Kingsmead

South Africa have played 11 T20Is at the Kingsmead. They have won five matches and lost the other five. Meanwhile, one fixture ended as a no-contest.

South Africa’s Highest Total at the venue: 202/7 vs England in 2020
South Africa’s Lowest Total at the venue: 115/10 vs Australia in 2023

Australia T20I record in Kingsmead

Australia have played 5 T20I matches at this venue so far. They have won three games out of those five and lost the other two.

Australia’s Highest Total at the venue: 226/6 vs South Africa in 2023
Australia’s Lowest Total at the venue: 157//9 vs South Africa in 2016

South Africa vs Australia T20I Head-to-Head

Matches: 24
South Africa Won: 8
Australia Won: 16
Tied: 0
Highest Total For South Africa: 204/7 in 2016
Lowest Total For South Africa: 89/10 in 2020
Highest Total For Australia: 226/6 in 2023
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 Test matches, 47 One-Day Internationals, and 17 T20Is.

Kingsmead T20I Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 17
Home Team (South Africa) Won: 5
Visiting Team Won: 5
Neutral Side Won: 6
No Result: 1

Average 1st Innings Score: 157
Matches Won Batting 1st: 9
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 7
Highest Team Total: 226/6 Australia vs South Africa in 2023
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: Mitchell Marsh (Australia) – 206 runs in 3 innings
Most Wickets: David Wiese (South Africa) – 9 wickets in 3 innings

Total Sixes in T20Is at Kingsmead: 141
Total Fours in T20Is at Kingsmead: 296
Most Sixes in T20Is at Kingsmead: Yuvraj Singh (India) – 12