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Kingsmead Durban Pitch Report for SA vs AUS T20, Records and Weather

Durban Cricket Stadium will host all 3 matches of South Africa vs Australia T20 series.

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Kingsmead Durban pitch report and T20 records

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South Africa will take on Australia in the limited-overs series assignment at home. The Rainbow nation will play three T20Is and five ODIs against the Aussies. All three games of the T20I series will be held at Kingsmead, Durban. Meanwhile, the fans are curious to know some information about the Kingsmead Durban pitch report, T20I records and weather forecast. You’ll find all these relevant details below.

Kingsmead is a cricket ground located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was built in the year 1890 and since then, it has hosted a total of 115 international matches including 46 Test matches, 50 ODIs, and 19 T20Is. The ground has a capacity of 25,000. For the record, Kingsmead is a popular venue for sporting events.

It is widely acknowledged as one of the most iconic cricket venues in South Africa. It is worth noting that Kingsmead has been the venue for several important games including the 1939 classic Test, which ended in a draw after 10 days due to the England cricket team having to catch a ship home. Apart from cricket, the venue has hosted rugby union matches, soccer games and even concerts.

Kingsmead Durban T20I Records

A total of 19 T20Is were played in Kingsmead cricket stadium since the first T20I in 2007. Take a glance at how the T20I fixtures have fared here.

Total matches played: 19

Matches won by the team batting first: 10

Matches won by the team bowling first: 7

Biggest total batting first: Team India – 218/4 vs. England in T20 World Cup 2007

Lowest total batting first: Kenya – 73 (all out) vs. New Zealand in T20 World Cup 2007

Biggest total chased: South Africa chased down 158 against Australia

Lowest total defended: South African Women (125/6) restricted West Indies Women to 114/6

Kingsmead Durban Pitch Report

In the 19 T20Is played here, the average 1st innings total has been just 146, proving it to be a low-scoring venue. Traditionally, Kingsmead is known for its fast and bouncy pitch. The batsmen found it literally tough to deal with the conditions whereas the spinners have been well and truly effective in the afternoon sessions, especially when the wicket dries out a bit. The surface has been known to offer a great deal of pace and bounce to fast bowlers. Moreover, the pitch offers swing and seam movement for the pacers, especially in the early stages of the game.

Kingsmead Durban Weather

The cricket fraternity has witnessed epic battles between the two heavyweights over the years. We can expect riveting cricketing action from these two teams who have star-studded players at their disposal to have a go at each other. Australian cricket team will enter the series as the favourites since they are a well-settled side.

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South Africa’s homework kick-starts with the T20I series, with the T20I opener slated to be held on August 30. As per the weather in Kingsmead, Durban tomorrow, i.e. August 30, 2023, it is mostly sunny with a high of 77 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. As a result, there is no chance of precipitation.

Chaithanya Gulapala

Chaithanya Gulapala

My passion for Cricket, Football, and Tennis knows no bounds. I have been working as a Cricket News Writer for the past seven years. My goal is to build a successful and fulfilling career with SportsTime247.

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