The ground in Potchefstroom, South Africa, has been called JB Marks Oval since September 2021, under a naming-rights deal. Before that it was Senwes Park, and earlier Sedgars Park, and the cricket records still list it as Senwes Park. It has staged 22 men’s ODIs since October 2000, including three group matches at the 2003 World Cup, as well as two Tests (2002 and 2017, both South Africa v Bangladesh).
The most recent ODI was on 30 September 2026, when Australia beat South Africa by 45 runs on the DLS method in the third match of a series South Africa had already won 2-1. Here are the ODI records at JB Marks Oval (Senwes Park), complete to that match.
JB Marks Oval ODI records at a glance
| Record | Holder | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Highest total | South Africa 418/5 | v Zimbabwe, 2006 |
| Lowest total | Namibia 45 | v Australia, 2003 |
| Highest individual score | Herschelle Gibbs 153 | South Africa v Bangladesh, 2002 |
| Best bowling | Glenn McGrath 7/15 | Australia v Namibia, 2003 |
| Most runs | Ryan ten Doeschate 287 | Netherlands, 4 matches |
| Most wickets | Edgar Schiferli 9 | Netherlands, 4 matches |
| Highest partnership | Ryan ten Doeschate and Bas Zuiderent 186* | Netherlands v Kenya, 2009 |
South Africa at JB Marks Oval
South Africa have played 13 of the 22 ODIs at the ground, winning nine, losing two, with one tie (against Australia in 2002) and one no result. The first ODI there, against New Zealand on 20 October 2000, was washed out with South Africa on 191/2 after 38 overs, Nicky Boje unbeaten on 105. Their only defeats came against New Zealand, by eight wickets in 2015, and Australia in September 2026.
The ground also staged three associate ODIs in November 2006 and four matches at the 2009 World Cup Qualifier, which is why Netherlands, Bermuda and Kenya players fill so many of the career lists.
Most ODI runs at JB Marks Oval
| Batter | Team | Mat | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan ten Doeschate | Netherlands | 4 | 287 |
| David Hemp | Bermuda | 4 | 271 |
| Herschelle Gibbs | South Africa | 3 | 250 |
| Bas Zuiderent | Netherlands | 6 | 234 |
| Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 6 | 226 |
Ten Doeschate made his 287 runs in four innings at an average of 95.66 and a strike rate of 101.05. His best was 106* against Kenya at the 2009 World Cup Qualifier, when the Netherlands chased down Kenya’s 247/8 with seven wickets to spare.
Most ODI wickets at JB Marks Oval
| Bowler | Team | Mat | Wkts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Schiferli | Netherlands | 4 | 9 |
| Gerald Coetzee | South Africa | 3 | 8 |
| Makhaya Ntini | South Africa | 4 | 8 |
| Glenn McGrath | Australia | 2 | 7 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | Netherlands | 4 | 7 |
Schiferli took his nine wickets at 19.11, and his best was 4/23 against Kenya in 2009, when Kenya were bowled out for 179 and the Netherlands won by six wickets. Gerald Coetzee is one behind after three matches since 2023, including 4/50 against Australia in 2023.
Highest individual score
Herschelle Gibbs made 153 off 131 balls, with 17 fours and three sixes, against Bangladesh in October 2002, as South Africa made 301/8 and won by 168 runs. Mark Boucher’s 147* off 68 balls against Zimbabwe in 2006 is second, and Heinrich Klaasen’s 119* off 61 balls against West Indies in March 2023 is third. Klaasen’s hundred took South Africa to a target of 261 in 29.3 overs.
Best bowling figures
Glenn McGrath took 7/15 in seven overs against Namibia at the 2003 World Cup, his best figures in ODIs. After Australia made 301/6, Namibia were bowled out for 45 in 14 overs and lost by 256 runs. No one else has taken five wickets in an ODI at the ground except Juan Theron, with 5/44 against Zimbabwe in 2010.
Highest and lowest team totals
South Africa’s 418/5 against Zimbabwe on 20 September 2006 is the only 400-plus total at the ground. Boucher’s 147* came in that innings, and Zimbabwe replied with 247/4. Next best are South Africa’s 338/6 against Australia in September 2023, built on an opening stand of 146 between Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock and an unbeaten 102 from Aiden Markram, and Australia’s 322/9 in September 2026.
Namibia’s 45 against Australia in 2003 is the lowest total. The next lowest all-out total is the Netherlands’ 122 against Australia in the same tournament.
Highest partnership
Ryan ten Doeschate and Bas Zuiderent put on 186* for the fourth wicket against Kenya in April 2009, with ten Doeschate making 106* and Zuiderent 64*. Loots Bosman and Alviro Petersen’s 160 for the first wicket against Zimbabwe in 2006 is second, and Bavuma and de Kock’s 146 in 2023 is third.
Recent ODIs at JB Marks Oval
- 21 March 2023: South Africa bt West Indies by 4 wickets. West Indies made 260 (Brandon King 72), and Klaasen’s 119* won it with 123 balls to spare.
- 12 September 2023: South Africa bt Australia by 111 runs. South Africa 338/6 (Markram 102*, de Kock 82), Australia 227 (David Warner 78; Coetzee 4/50).
- 30 September 2026: Australia bt South Africa by 45 runs (DLS). Australia 322/9 (Alex Carey 74, Mitchell Marsh 56; Corbin Bosch 4/60), and South Africa were 145/4 after 28 overs when the rain came, 45 short of par. Match report.
Source: ESPNcricinfo Statsguru, ODIs at Senwes Park/JB Marks Oval (22 matches, October 2000 to 30 September 2026). For South Africa’s next series, see our guide to the best cricket betting sites.
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