The Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg is set to host one of the semifinal in the ongoing SA20 2023, check out the details of the stadium including capacity, records, weather conditions, pitch report, and more.
The Wanderers stadium is nicknamed the ‘Bullring’ owing to its hostile environment towards visiting teams and it is Johannesburg’s third Test venue.
Wanderers Stadium Johannesburg pitch report today, weather forecast, T20 records, stats for SA20 league 2023
The wanderers stadium Johannesburg
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Since it first opened in 1956, the stadium has served as the centre of all of Johannesburg’s athletic activities for more than 74 years.
Wanderers Stadium Johannesburg facts
| Opened | 1956 |
| Capacity | 34000 |
| Known as | Kent Park |
| Ends | Corlett Drive End, Golf Course End |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Time Zone | UTC +02:00 |
| Home to | Gauteng, Transvaal |
| Floodlights | Yes |
SA20 2023 the Wanderers Stadium Johannesburg records
Test stats
| Total matches | 38 |
| Matches won batting first | 17 |
| Matches won bowling first | 11 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 310 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 278 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 252 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 208 |
| Highest total recorded | 652/7 (146 Ov) by AUS vs RSA |
| Lowest total recorded | 49/10 (29.1 Ov) by PAK vs RSA |
ODI stats
| Total matches | 49 |
| Matches won batting first | 19 |
| Matches won bowling first | 28 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 235 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 204 |
| Highest total recorded | 438/9 (49.5 Ov) by RSA vs AUS |
| Lowest total recorded | 109/10 (23 Ov) by SL vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 438/9 (49.5 Ov) by RSA vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 149/10 (45 Ov) by RSA vs ENG |
T20 stats
| Total matches | 25 |
| Matches won batting first | 12 |
| Matches won bowling first | 13 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 170 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 143 |
| Highest total recorded | 260/6 (20 Ov) by SL vs KEN |
| Lowest total recorded | 83/10 (15.5 Ov) by BAN vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 208/2 (17.4 Ov) by RSA vs WI |
SA20 2023 the Wanderers Stadium Johannesburg pitch report
The pitch at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg favors batting teams. So far, four matches with 340-plus totals have taken place in the previous seven days. However, the spinners also have the chance to swing the tide around the middle-order.
Weather report
The weather report for the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg in the next five days shows certain rainfall, with 50% predicted showers.
- Total SA20 T20 matches played: 5
- Matches won by the team batting first: 3
- Matches won by the team batting second: 1
- No result: 1
- Highest team score while batting first: Joburg Super Kings – 189-6 (20) vs MI Cape Town
- Lowest team score while batting first: Joburg Super Kings – 160-6 (20) vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape
- Biggest total chased: Joburg Super Kings chased Durban Super Giants’ 178.
- Lowest Score Defended: Joburg Super Kings defended 160 vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
- Johannesburg Cricket Stadium average score in SA20: 173
- Best bowling figures for a spinner: Aaron Phangiso – 4/34 vs Pretoria Capitals
- Best bowling figures for a pacer: Eathan Bosch – 3/12 vs Joburg Super Kings
- Highest score by a batsman: Faf du Plessis – 113*(58) vs Durban Super Giants
- Total wickets taken by spinners: 23 in 5 games (Average 5 wickets per match)
- Total wickets taken by pacers: 29 in 5 games (Average 6 wickets per match)