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Manuka Oval Manuka, Canberra, Australia: Records, Stats & Insights
Updated - 27-OCT-2025 9:40 IST

One of Australia's most beautiful and historically significant cricket grounds is the Manuka Oval, which is situated in the center of Canberra. It has gradually grown to become a well-known worldwide location for both men's and women's cricket, thanks to its picturesque surroundings and contemporary amenities.
Manuka Oval provides the perfect balance of classic charm and cutting-edge athletic brilliance with its picturesque backdrop and well-balanced surface conditions. It frequently hosts domestic matches, like as the Big Bash League (BBL), Women's Internationals, T20Is, and ODIs.
Manuka Oval Manuka, Canberra, Australia: Records, Stats & Insights- Overview
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Stadium Name |
Manuka Oval |
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Location |
Canberra, Australia |
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Established On |
1929 |
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Capacity |
12,000 |
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Boundary Size (Straight) |
179 m long, 150 m wide |
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End Names |
Pool End, Mall End |
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Flood Lights |
Yes, Installed in 2012 |
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Pitch |
Grass |
Pitch & Playing Conditions
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Condition |
Batting-friendly wicket |
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Pitch Types |
Grass |
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Pace Bowling |
good pace and bounce early on |
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Spin Bowling |
A little advantage later |
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Toss Prediction |
Batting First |
Records by Format
Test Record
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Total Matches |
01 |
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Matches won batting first |
01 |
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Matches won bowling first |
00 |
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Record |
100%(Batting First) |
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Average 1st innings Score |
534 |
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Average 2nd innings Score |
215 |
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Average 3rd innings Score |
196 |
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Average 4th innings Score |
149 |
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Highest total recorded |
534/5d (132 Ovs) By AUS vs SL, 2019 |
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Lowest total recorded |
149/10 (51 Ovs) By SL vs AUS, 2019 |
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Highest score chased |
- |
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Lowest score defended |
- |
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First Match |
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2019 |
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Last Match |
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2019 |
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Most Runs |
T Head(AUS) (220) |
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Most Wickets |
M Starc(AUS) (10) |
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Highest Score |
JA Burn(AUS) (180) |
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Best Figure |
M Starc(AUS) (5/46, v SL, 2019) |
ODI Record
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Total Matches |
11 |
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Matches won batting first |
08 |
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Matches won bowling first |
03 |
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Record |
88%(Batting First) |
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Average 1st innings Score |
275 |
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Average 2nd innings Score |
260 |
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Highest total recorded |
411/4 (50 Ovs) By SA vs IRE, 2015 |
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Lowest total recorded |
86/9 (24.1 Ovs) By WI vs AUS, 2024 |
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Highest score chased |
310/5 By AUS v PAK, 2017 |
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Lowest score defended |
258/9 By Aus v IND, 2020 |
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First Match |
Zimbabwe v South Africa, 1992 |
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Last Match |
West Indies v Australia, 2024 |
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Most Runs |
A Finch(AUS) (348) |
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Most Wickets |
M Starc(AUS) (7) |
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Highest Score |
C Gayle(WI) (215) |
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Best Figure |
K Richardson(AUS) (5) |
T20I Record
|
Total Matches |
05 |
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Matches won batting first |
02 |
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Matches won bowling first |
02 |
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Record |
50%(Balance) |
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Average 1st innings Score |
165 |
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Average 2nd innings Score |
150 |
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Highest total recorded |
178/7 (20 Ovs) By ENG vs AUS, 2022 |
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Lowest total recorded |
121/8 (20 Ovs) By SL vs AUS, 2022 |
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Highest score chased |
181/4 by Aus v Ind, 2022 |
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Lowest score defended |
150 AUS v PAK, 2022 |
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First Match |
Pakistan v Australia, 2019 |
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Last Match |
England v Australia, 2022 |
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Most Runs |
D Malan(SA) (105) |
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Most Wickets |
K Richardson(AUS) (4) |
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Highest Score |
D Malan(SA) (92) |
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Best Figure |
C Woaks(ENG) (4/3, v AUS, 2022) |
Upcoming & Recent Matches
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Date |
Matches |
Format |
Series |
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29 October, 2025 |
1st T20I |
India Tour of Australia Series 2025 | |
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19 Febraray, 2026 |
Australa W v India W |
2nd T20I |
IndiaWTour of Australia Series 2026 |