Overview
The cricketing heartland of Durban boasts the magnificent Kingsmead, a venue synonymous with IPL excellence since 2009. Through 1 action-packed seasons and 15 memorable battles, batsmen have thrived here with an average first innings tally of 75.
🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions
Cricket's great leveler, Kingsmead 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 75 and 67 prove this balance. The shorter boundaries make Kingsmead a paradise for power-hitters. Spectators have been treated to 130 towering sixes (8.7 per match), complemented by crisp timing that produces approximately 24.1 boundaries through conventional strokes every game.
🏆 Team Performance at Kingsmead
Rajasthan Royals
Chennai Super Kings
📚 Historical Context
The annals of Kingsmead cricket history will forever be intertwined with Rajasthan Royals's exploits. Their 3 matches here have produced an average of 77 runs, establishing benchmarks that others struggle to match.
🏏 Top Run Scorers
🎯 Top Wicket Takers
⭐ Key Moments & Records
Statistical dominance at Kingsmead: Yuvraj Singh leads all batters with 182 runs (SR: 122.97, sixes: 10). In bowling, IK Pathan's 11 wickets at just 7.52 runs per over represents the highest quality. The ground's highest team total of 211 remains a benchmark of what's possible on this batting-friendly surface.