Kingsmead will host the first T20I of India’s series against South Africa tonight. The venue hosted the famous Super 8 match between India and South Africa in the 2007 T20 World Cup, where the Men in Blue registered an impressive win to knock the home team out of the competition.
After 16 years, India and South Africa are set to face off at the same venue in a T20I match. The formations of both countries have completely changed. The pitch in Durban has changed a bit too, with batsmen enjoying more success.
Ahead of the start of the first T20I of India’s series against South Africa, here’s a look at the stadium history and T20I records of Kingsmead.
Kingsmead, Durban T20I records and statistics
The pitch in Durban was excellent for batting in T20Is. In five of the 17 T20Is played at this ground, the teams batting first have finished with a total of more than 190. The first innings score has been below 150 in only four matches.
Teams batting first and second have had equal success at this venue. Here are some other stats you should know from previous matches played in Durban:
Matches played: 17
Games won by teams batting first: 8
Matches won by second-place teams: 8
Matches are linked: 1
Matches were abandoned: 0
Highest team total: 226/6- Australia vs. South Africa, 2023
Lowest overall team: 73 – Kenya vs New Zealand 2007
Average first half points: 160
Kingsmead, Durban Pitch Report
The pitch report for the first T20I between India and South Africa will be broadcast a few minutes before the toss takes place. Overall, the pitch on this ground was good for batting.
Earlier this year, Durban hosted three T20I matches between South Africa and Australia, with the visiting team scoring a significant number of runs. Indian batsmen will be excited to play in this venue.
Kingsmead vs Durban last T20I match
Australia beat South Africa by five wickets in the T20I final hosted in Durban. It happened on September 3, 2023. The Proteas were impressive with their effort of 190/8, with Sean Abbott taking four wickets for the touring party. Chasing 191, the Australians chased down the total in 17.5 overs, thanks to a 48-ball 91 from Travis Head.
13 wickets fell in that match between South Africa and Australia, with the fielders taking eight of them, while the batsmen hit a total of 26 sixes in 37.5 overs.
Here is a short summary of the scorecard:
Summary scores: South Africa 190/8 (Donovan Ferreira 48, Sean Abbott 4/31) lost to Australia 191/5 (Travis Head 91, Bjorn Fortuyn 2/36) by 5 wickets.