After the IND vs SA T20I series was drawn 1-1, the KL Rahul-led India Cricket Team will take on the South African challenge in the 3-match ODI series. After a resounding win in the IND vs SA 3rd T20I, the Indian touring party will remain in Johannesburg for the first ODI at the Wanderers Stadium. Ahead of the match, let us have a look at India and South Africa’s ODI record at the Wanderers Stadium.
| Matches Played | 53 |
| Average Score | 241 |
| Matches Won Batting 1st | 23 |
| Matches Won Batting 2nd | 30 |
| Highest Score | 439/2 |
| Lowest Score | 109/10 |
Wanderers Stadium ODI stats & records
Over a 31-year period (1992–2023), 53 ODIs have been held at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The average first-inning score in three completed games is 241.
Due to 241 being a below-par score, the side batting second has won 30 matches here. The team that wins does not have an advantage here, with a 23-30 win/loss record.
The highest score posted here is 439/2 by South Africa in 2015 against South Africa. Conversely, the lowest total posted here is 109 by Pakistan in 1995 and Sri Lanka in 2003.
The best individual batting score made here is 193 runs by Fakhar Zaman in 2021. Similarly, the best bowling figures recorded here are 9-1-20-5 by Shaun Pollock in 2000.
The highest successful run chase here came in 2006. The match is remembered as one of the greatest ODI matches of all time, the infamous 400 vs 400 game between South Africa and Australia. The match was ultimately won by the Proteas, chasing down 435 runs on the second last ball.
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India & South Africa ODI record at Wanderers Stadium
| Matches | India | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 8 | 40 |
| Won | 3 | 30 |
| Lost | 5 | 10 |
The India cricket team has played 8 matches in Johannesburg and has a 3-5 win/loss record. In comparison, the hosts have a 30-10 win/loss record, having lost their last match here in 2020.
