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College Ground T20 Blast stats: average score and records
Data through 17 July 2025Last updated 17 July 2025
College Ground has hosted 18 Vitality Blast matches in the data (2014–2025), and the average completed first-innings score is 173.8 from 14 innings. For comparison, the average across every T20 Blast ground in the data is 172.1, so College Ground is 1.7 runs above it. Of the 14 decided matches, 7 were won by the side batting second (50%) and 7 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 5 of 14 decided matches (36%).
Matches
18
2014–2025
Avg 1st innings
173.8
14 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
159.1
14 innings
Won chasing
50%
7 of 14 results
Toss winner won
36%
5 of 14
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 170.0 |
| 2015 | 141.0 |
| 2017 | 167.0 |
| 2021 | 174.0 |
| 2024 | 193.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 28 | 49.1 | 1.75 | 8.18 |
| Middle overs | 28 | 69.8 | 2.64 | 7.75 |
| Death overs | 28 | 47.6 | 2.64 | 10.21 |
T20 phases: overs 1–6, 7–15, 16–20 (The Hundred: first 25 balls, middle, last 25 balls). Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at College Ground (Vitality Blast)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire | 212/1 | 20 | Essex | 2016-07-17 | Won |
| Gloucestershire | 206/6 | 20 | Glamorgan | 2024-07-14 | Won |
| Gloucestershire | 197/6 | 20 | Glamorgan | 2018-07-27 | Won |
| Sussex | 189/6 | 20 | Gloucestershire | 2025-07-17 | Won |
| Gloucestershire | 186/4 | 19.4 | Essex | 2014-07-20 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glamorgan | 85 | 15.5 | Gloucestershire | 2024-07-14 | Lost |
| Hampshire | 116 | 20 | Gloucestershire | 2015-07-14 | Lost |
| Kent | 150 | 19.2 | Gloucestershire | 2024-07-05 | Won |
| Gloucestershire | 152 | 19.5 | Middlesex | 2024-07-11 | Lost |
Most runs at College Ground in Vitality Blast matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Klinger | 9 | 380 | 54.29 | 142.3 | 95 | 0 | 3 |
| Ian Cockbain | 11 | 256 | 25.60 | 128.0 | 69 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Taylor | 11 | 236 | 33.71 | 168.6 | 80 | 0 | 1 |
| Benny Howell | 10 | 206 | 22.89 | 121.9 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Bancroft | 6 | 191 | 38.20 | 133.6 | 51 | 0 | 1 |
| Miles Hammond | 8 | 167 | 23.86 | 147.8 | 63 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan Higgins | 6 | 160 | 32.00 | 160.0 | 68 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Bell-Drummond | 3 | 101 | 33.67 | 132.9 | 76 | 0 | 1 |
| James Bracey | 6 | 91 | 15.17 | 130.0 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Hamish Marshall | 3 | 81 | 81.00 | 139.7 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
Most wickets at College Ground in Vitality Blast matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benny Howell | 13 | 31 | 10.94 | 6.52 | 5/18 |
| David Payne | 13 | 22 | 16.05 | 8.21 | 4/25 |
| Tom Smith | 14 | 12 | 27.92 | 7.64 | 3/33 |
| Ryan Higgins | 8 | 10 | 21.90 | 8.42 | 3/34 |
| Matt Taylor | 9 | 9 | 28.00 | 8.04 | 2/25 |
| Andrew Tye | 5 | 8 | 16.75 | 7.51 | 3/17 |
| J Shaw | 6 | 8 | 18.00 | 7.58 | 2/7 |
| Craig Miles | 2 | 6 | 8.67 | 6.50 | 3/25 |
| Jack Taylor | 5 | 6 | 20.17 | 7.56 | 2/20 |
| Luke Hollman | 2 | 5 | 9.40 | 7.83 | 3/37 |
Recent matches at College Ground
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | Gloucestershire 185/5 (20 ov) Sussex 189/6 (20 ov) | Sussex won by 4 wickets |
| 14 Jul 2024 | Gloucestershire 206/6 (20 ov) Glamorgan 85 (15.5 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 121 runs |
| 11 Jul 2024 | Middlesex 181/8 (20 ov) Gloucestershire 152 (19.5 ov) | Middlesex won by 29 runs |
| 5 Jul 2024 | Kent 150 (19.2 ov) Gloucestershire 29/2 (5 ov) | Kent won by 8 runs (D/L) |
| 16 Jul 2021 | Gloucestershire 177/9 (20 ov) Surrey 178/3 (18.2 ov) | Surrey won by 7 wickets |
| 9 Jul 2021 | Gloucestershire 171/8 (20 ov) Middlesex 161/8 (20 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 10 runs |
| 25 Jul 2019 | Gloucestershire 151/8 (19.2 ov) Middlesex 148/9 (20 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 2 wickets |
| 19 Jul 2019 | Gloucestershire – Glamorgan 96/8 (15.3 ov) | No result |
| 27 Jul 2018 | Gloucestershire 197/6 (20 ov) Glamorgan 167/9 (20 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 30 runs |
| 20 Jul 2018 | Essex 172/7 (18.2 ov) Gloucestershire – | No result |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at College Ground in Vitality Blast matches?
The average completed first-innings score at College Ground in Vitality Blast matches is 173.8 runs, from 14 innings between 2014 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at College Ground in Vitality Blast matches?
The highest total in the data is 212/1 by Gloucestershire against Essex on 17 July 2016.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at College Ground in Vitality Blast matches?
In the 14 matches with a result, teams batting first won 7 (50%) and teams batting second won 7 (50%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at College Ground in Vitality Blast matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 85 by Glamorgan against Gloucestershire on 14 July 2024.
What is the highest successful run chase at College Ground in Vitality Blast matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 189.
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- Headingley298 matches
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Averages use completed innings in matches not decided by a rain rule. Definitions: methodology.