Not so hard to bat in Australia anymore

In the last four years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of draws and big runs down under

23-Nov-2015

The high-scoring draw at WACA wasn't an exception to the rule. In recent years, Australian conditions have become increasingly favourable to batting.

Since January 2012, 25% of Tests in Australia have been drawn, up from 13% in the eight-year period between 2004 and 2011
The average runs per wicket in Tests in Australia since 2012 is 38.33, which is higher than in all other countries except Bangladesh
Perth and Brisbane, historically excellent venues for pace and seam, have slipped significantly in terms of fast bowlers' averages in the last four years, compared to other venues around the world during this period
In these last four years, Australia have a 14-1 win-loss record in Tests at home, with a batting average of 50.34; in England and in Asia during the same period, they have a win-loss record of 2-12, and a batting average of 29.06

S Rajesh is stats editor of ESPNcricinfo. @rajeshstats