Boland Park Stadium Paarl Ground Stats For The IND VS SA 3rd ODI

image-lqdb6epsBoland Park, SA (X.com)

The highly anticipated three-game ODI series between India and South Africa went on the floor this week, and the visitors gained the upper hand after trashing the hosts in the first game held in New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. 

However, South Africa bounced back in the second game held in Gqeberha, which happened to be another low-scoring game. Having said that, with the series up for grabs, the third and final ODI will be played in Boland Bank Park, situated in Paarl, SA, on Thursday, 21st December 2023.

Boland Park, situated in Paarl, South Africa, is known for its picturesque setting and has hosted various international and domestic cricket matches since its inauguration in 1997.

While the initial couple of games were low-scoring, the two sides shouldn’t expect anything different in the final matchup as well. The bowlers, especially the pacers, will likely have a field day on Thursday. 


Boland Bank Park Stats

As far as statistics go, a total of 20 one-day internationals have been scheduled at this venue from 1997 till 2022. India and South Africa last squared off at Boland Park, wherein the hosts emerged victorious in a relatively high-scoring game.

Nonetheless, the odds stand equal this time. Having said that, out of the 20 games hosted at this venue, nine were won by the team batting first, and 10 games went in favor of the chasing side.

Ground Stats
Total Matches20
Matches Won (Batting First) 9
Matches Won (Batting Second)
10
Highest Team Total South Africa 353/6 vs. Bangladesh, 2017
Lowest Team Total Canada 36/10 vs. Sri Lanka, 2003
Average Runs Per Over4.95
Average Runs Per Wicket29.95
Average Total Batting First250


Besides, the average first-inning score is 250, whereas the average second-inning score is as low as 182 runs. 

Overall, the team batting first has had an advantage in the past, thus making toss a crucial factor. Additionally, the weather in Paarl is gloomy, and that would, in turn, assist the pacers to a great extent.

We also expect a thrilling contest between the two sides as the series is at stake. The Indian side is unlikely to make any changes, so the Proteas as their squads look settled.