The ongoing South Africa vs India ODI series has witnessed two low-scoring games. The opening game of the series was won by KL Rahul-led side at Johannesburg while the hosts emerged victorious in the 2nd ODI at Gqeberha. Now the match at Paarl will decide the winner of the series. Ahead of the game let’s analyze conditions at the venue such as Boland Park Paarl pitch report, ODI records, and the last ODI match scorecard at the venue. Below is everything you need to know about Paarl Cricket Stadium.
To date, India has played in a total of 5 ODI matches at Boland Park. Two of these matches took place in 2022, resulting in defeats against South Africa. The remaining three matches were played against Zimbabwe, Kenya, and the Netherlands in 1997, 2001, and 2003, respectively. India emerged victorious in two of these encounters, while the match against Zimbabwe ended in a tie.
Speaking of South Africa, they have played 9 one-day games at Paarl, and the venue has proven to be lucky for them. They have suffered only one ODI defeat here, against New Zealand in 2013. If they secure a victory against India tomorrow, it will mark their 6th consecutive win at Boland Park.
Paarl Cricket Stadium ODI Records
Boland Park in Paarl has been hosting ODI matches since 1997. To date, the venue has hosted 15 matches, with the most recent occurring in 2022 between India and South Africa. Interestingly, teams batting first have enjoyed a higher success rate here.
- Matches Played: 15
- Won by the team batting first: 8
- Won by the team batting second: 6
- Matches Tied/No result: 1
- Biggest score while batting first: South Africa – 353/6 (50) vs Bangladesh, 2017
- Lowest score while batting first: Canada – 36/10 (18.4) vs Sri Lanka, 2003
- Biggest total chased: South Africa chased 288 vs India, 2022
- Lowest Score Defended: India defended 204 vs Netherlands, 2003
- Paarl Cricket Stadium average 1st innings score in men’s ODI: 247
- Paarl Cricket Stadium average 2nd innings score in men’s ODI: 180
- Best figures for a Pacer: EA Brades (ZIM) – 5/41 vs IND, 1997
- Best figures for a Spinner: Kane Williamson (NZ) – 4/22 vs SA, 2013
- Highest score by a Batter: AB de Villiers (SA) – 176(104) vs BAN, 2017
Boland Park Paarl Pitch Report for SA vs IND 3rd ODI
The last 3 ODI matches at Boland Park pitch remained good scoring with the batting first side crossing the 285-run mark on all three occasions. At Boland Park, teams batting first hold a slight advantage with a record of 8 wins compared to 6 wins for teams chasing. So we may see the toss-winning team opting to bat first. In the past, spinners have taken wickets at this venue so the likes of Keshav Maharaj and Kuldeep Yadav may play key roles for their respective sides.
Boland Park Paarl Weather during the SA vs IND Match
Accuweather forecasts a hot day in Paarl on Thursday, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius. Fortunately, there is no anticipation of rain during the 3rd ODI match between South Africa and India.
Boland Park Paarl Last ODI Match Scorecard
The most recent ODI match at Paarl took place on January 21, 2022, between India and South Africa. India set a formidable total of 287, but a crucial partnership between Quinton de Kock and Janneman Malan eased the path for the hosts, leading them to a convincing 7-wicket victory.
| India: 287-6 (50) | South Africa: 288-3 (48.1) |
| Rishabh Pant: 85(71) | J Malan: 91(108) |
| KL Rahul: 55(79) | Quinton de Kock: 78(66) |
| Shardul Thakur: 40(38) | Rassie van der Dussen: 37*(38) |
| Tabraiz Shamsi: 9 – 0 – 57 – 2 | Jasprit Bumrah: 10 – 0 – 37 – 1 |
| Aiden Markram: 8 – 0 – 34 – 1 | Yuzvendra Chahal: 10 – 0 – 47 – 1 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo: 8 – 0 – 44 – 1 | Shardul Thakur: 5 – 0 – 35 – 1 |