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New Wanderers Stadium

📍 Johannesburg

2009 - 2009 8 Matches 1 Seasons
65
Avg 1st Innings
68
Avg 2nd Innings
166
Highest Score
64
Total Sixes

Overview

Since 2009, New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg has stood witness to 8 pulsating IPL clashes. This iconic venue, spanning 1 thrilling seasons, has built a reputation for high-scoring drama with an impressive first innings average of 65 runs.

🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions

At New Wanderers Stadium, the pitch offers an even contest between bat and ball, between batting first and chasing. With averages hovering around 65, every match becomes a tactical chess game where captaincy and player performance matter most. The shorter boundaries make New Wanderers Stadium a paradise for power-hitters. Spectators have been treated to 64 towering sixes (8 per match), complemented by crisp timing that produces approximately 23.1 boundaries through conventional strokes every game.

48.00%
Bat First Win %
52.00%
Chase Success %
50.00%
Toss Win = Match Win %

📚 Historical Context

The beauty of New Wanderers Stadium is its democratic nature - no single team has established complete dominance. Across 1 seasons, different franchises have tasted success, making it a true neutral venue where current form matters more than historical advantage.

🏏 Top Run Scorers

1
Jacques Kallis
SR: 108.63 | 4×6 | 12×4
151
(139 balls)
2
HH Gibbs
SR: 89.92 | 2×6 | 9×4
107
(119 balls)
3
HH Gibbs
SR: 89.92 | 2×6 | 9×4
107
(119 balls)

🎯 Top Wicket Takers

1
DP Nannes
Economy: 5.25 | Balls: 48
6
wickets
2
A Symonds
Economy: 6.22 | Balls: 54
6
wickets
3
Anil Kumble
Economy: 6.29 | Balls: 84
6
wickets
4
A Nehra
Economy: 6.42 | Balls: 72
6
wickets
5
A Nehra
Economy: 6.42 | Balls: 72
6
wickets

Key Moments & Records

When discussing batting greatness at New Wanderers Stadium, the conversation begins and ends with Jacques Kallis: 151 runs, 108.63 strike rate, 4 sixes. The bowling counterpart is DP Nannes, with 6 crucial breakthroughs and an economy of 5.25. The ground's highest team total of 163 remains a benchmark of what's possible on this batting-friendly surface.