Saxton Oval, Nelson pitch and ground conditions

Saxton Oval, Nelson Pitch Report

Nelson,

Pitch Overview

8

Total Matches

194

Avg 1st Innings

N/A

Avg Wickets/Match

Low-scoring

Pitch Character

Average Scores by Format

ODI

Matches played3
Avg 1st innings score272
Avg 2nd innings score215
Highest total296
Lowest total167
Bat first win %66.7%
Chase win %33.3%

T20

Matches played5
Avg 1st innings score147
Avg 2nd innings score166
Highest total218
Lowest total38
Bat first win %100.0%
Chase win %0.0%

Toss Statistics

The toss winner has gone on to win the match in 62.5% of games at Saxton Oval, Nelson.

FormatMatchesChose BatChose FieldToss Winner Won
T2052 (40%)3 (60%)2 (40%)
ODI32 (67%)1 (33%)3 (100%)

First Innings Score Distribution

ODI

150-2491 (33%)
250-3492 (67%)

T20

150-2493 (60%)
Under 1502 (40%)

Scoring Trends by Season

SeasonFormatMatchesAvg 1st Innings
2025/26T202108
2024/25ODI2263
2023/24T202152

Betting Insight

Toss Factor: The toss is significant at this ground — toss winners have won 62.5% of matches. This is worth factoring into pre-match betting.

Run Lines: With an average first innings score of 194 across all formats, this is a low-scoring venue. Under lines and bowler markets offer good value.

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