Wanderers Stadium Johannesburg Ground Stats For SA vs IND 1st ODI

Kashish Chadha

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The iconic Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg will host the opening One-Day International of the series between hosts South Africa and India on Sunday (December 17). 

The Men in Blue will take on their Proteas counterparts for an initial edge in the three-match rubber, which is both the nation's first ODI assignment of the new four-year cycle leading into the 2027 World Cup in South Africa. 

The two countries have rested multiple key players for the challenge, prioritising their forthcoming T20I and Test ambitions while allowing young faces to showcase their true mettle and press home respective cases for long-term selection. 

For the outside world, the ODI series might seem surplus to the needs of the tour. Still, it presents an excellent opportunity for aspiring youngsters and a couple of comeback men in the Indian camp to rise from the ashes and stake claim to a regular spot in the line-up. 

Wanderers Stadium Ground Stats 

The Wanderers Stadium has been the most frequent host to One-Day Internationals played on South African soil. The iconic venue has witnessed 55 previous ODIs since it hosted South Africa's fourth home game in the format against India back in December 1992. 

31 years later, the two great rivals collide at the same ground, having played six previous One-Day Internationals in Jo'burg, with the tourists winning just once and losing four of those matches. 

Overall, on 23 occasions, the team batting first has gone on to achieve victory at the venue, while those chasing have had a decisive advantage, winning on 30 instances. 

Ground Stats
Matches Played55
Team won batting 1st23
Team won batting 2nd30
Highest Team TotalSouth Africa 438/9 vs Australia, 2006
Lowest Team TotalPakistan 109/10 vs South Africa, 1995
Average runs per over 5.64
Average runs per wicket 32.80
Average total batting 1st281

The match starts at 1:30 PM as per Indian standard timings and will be available for telecast and live streaming on Star Sports and Disney+Hoststar, respectively.