Optus Stadium, Perth Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Win Bat First
Win Bowl First
Perth Stadium, also known as Optus Stadium, has quickly become the premier cricket venue in Western Australia since opening in 2018. Replacing the WACA Ground for major matches, this impressive 60,000+ seat ground hosts Perth Scorchers Big Bash League games and is the main stage for Australian Test, ODI, and T20 International matches in Perth. Known for its fantastic atmosphere and superb playing surface, it has already seen memorable contests, including its first Test match in late 2018.
Optus Stadium, Perth at a Glance
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Stadium Name |
Optus Stadium, Perth |
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Place, Country |
Perth, Australia |
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Established |
2014 |
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Stand Names |
Langer Stand End, Member's End |
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Seating Capacity |
65,000-70,000 |
Optus Stadium, Perth Pitch Report
Perth Stadium is renowned for its fast and bouncy wickets, a trait inherited from the old WACA. This is a paradise for pace bowlers, who can exploit the consistent carry and bounce to generate early wickets.
However, once batters are set, the surface is true and high-scoring, enabling strokeplay, especially with the extra pace on offer. The overall average first innings score is around 165-170, making 175+ a strong total.
The team chasing has a slight advantage, though batting first is still common. Teams winning the toss will weigh up exploiting the new ball movement or backing themselves to chase under the lights.
Across the 49 T20 matches played at Perth Stadium, the average first innings score has been 162. Teams batting second have held a slight advantage at this venue, winning 26 matches (53.1%) compared to 23 matches (46.9%) won by the team batting first. This suggests that while batting first and posting a strong total is competitive, the surface slightly favors teams that choose to chase a target.
BBL Facts
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Perth Scorchers have a dominant record at their home ground, winning 26 of their 40 matches in the BBL.
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Sydney Thunder have the highest W/L ratio (2.000) among visiting BBL teams, though they have played fewer matches.
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Brisbane Heat have struggled the most at Perth Stadium, losing 6 of their 7 matches.
Optus Stadium, Perth Records
T20 Records
- Matches Played: 49
- Batting 1st Won: 23
- Batting 2nd Won: 26
- Average 1st innings score: 162
T20I Records
- Matches Played: 08
- Batting 1st Won: 03
- Batting 2nd Won: 05
- Average 1st innings score: 145
FAQ's
What is the average score in T20 matches at Perth Stadium?
The average 1st innings score in the T20 matches played at Perth Stadium is 162 runs.
Optus Stadium, Perth Pitch Report?
The pitch offers a balanced contest. Batters can score freely with good shot selection, while bowlers get assistance through discipline and variations.
What is the average first innings score in the Big Bash League at Perth Stadium?
The average 1st innings score in BBL matches played at Perth Stadium is around 150-160 runs.
Recent Games played at Optus Stadium, Perth , Australia
Upcoming Games on Optus Stadium, Perth , Australia
| Date | Time (IST) | Teams | Match number | Format |
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| 08.10.2026 | 08:00 | Western Australia vs Queensland | 3rd Match | test |
| 19.10.2026 | 08:00 | Western Australia vs New South Wales | 6th Match | test |
| 23.11.2026 | 08:00 | Western Australia vs Tasmania | 14th Match | test |
| 20.02.2027 | 08:00 | Western Australia vs South Australia | 24th Match | test |
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