Overview
Located in the vibrant city of Kimberley, De Beers Diamond Oval has been a fortress of thrilling cricket action since its IPL debut in 2009. Over 3 encounters, this ground has evolved into one of the most distinctive venues in the tournament, where teams have averaged 71 runs batting first.
🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions
Cricket's great leveler, De Beers Diamond Oval offers no real advantage to either team. Both batting first and chasing have proved equally viable strategies, creating drama-filled encounters where skill trumps toss luck. The near-identical averages of 71 and 67 prove this balance. Explosive batting is the hallmark of cricket at De Beers Diamond Oval. The 34 sixes struck here (averaging 11.3 per match) combined with consistent boundary-scoring of 20.7 fours per game makes this a batsman's delight.
📚 Historical Context
The beauty of De Beers Diamond Oval is its democratic nature - no single team has established complete dominance. Across 1 seasons, different franchises have tasted success, making it a true neutral venue where current form matters more than historical advantage.
🏏 Top Run Scorers
🎯 Top Wicket Takers
⭐ Key Moments & Records
The ground's highest team total of 168 remains a benchmark of what's possible on this batting-friendly surface.