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County Ground, Chelmsford T20 Blast stats: average score and records
Data through 10 July 2026Last updated 10 July 2026
County Ground, Chelmsford has hosted 41 Vitality Blast matches in the data (2021–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 181.0 from 39 innings. For comparison, the average across every T20 Blast ground in the data is 172.1, so County Ground, Chelmsford is 8.9 runs above it. Of the 41 decided matches, 24 were won by the side batting second (59%) and 17 by the side batting first. Captains who won the toss chose to field 83% of the time, and the toss winner won 51% of decided matches.
Matches
41
2021–2026
Avg 1st innings
181.0
39 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
167.9
39 innings
Won chasing
59%
24 of 41 results
Toss winner won
51%
21 of 41
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 139.0 |
| 2022 | 192.9 |
| 2023 | 189.4 |
| 2024 | 184.1 |
| 2025 | 184.6 |
| 2026 | 177.2 |
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 | 78 | 55.1 | 1.58 | 9.18 |
| Middle overs | 78 | 77.7 | 2.86 | 8.72 |
| Death overs | 72 | 45.2 | 2.39 | 10.99 |
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 County Ground, Chelmsford (Vitality Blast)
Most runs at County Ground, Chelmsford in Vitality Blast matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pepper | 37 | 1,074 | 33.56 | 170.5 | 101 | 1 | 7 |
| Paul Walter | 34 | 908 | 30.27 | 159.0 | 78 | 0 | 7 |
| Matt Critchley | 29 | 493 | 21.43 | 135.8 | 54 | 0 | 1 |
| Adam Rossington | 20 | 449 | 22.45 | 161.5 | 78 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Cox | 14 | 373 | 33.91 | 162.9 | 139 | 1 | 0 |
| Dean Elgar | 11 | 352 | 35.20 | 129.9 | 60 | 0 | 4 |
| Simon Harmer | 27 | 333 | 18.50 | 148.7 | 56 | 0 | 2 |
| LM Benkenstein | 16 | 307 | 21.93 | 150.5 | 62 | 0 | 1 |
| Dan Lawrence | 12 | 294 | 32.67 | 150.0 | 71 | 0 | 3 |
| Daniel Sams | 14 | 294 | 29.40 | 189.7 | 71 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at County Ground, Chelmsford in Vitality Blast matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Harmer | 38 | 44 | 23.70 | 8.29 | 4/24 |
| Matt Critchley | 31 | 39 | 22.15 | 8.65 | 5/28 |
| Jimmy Cook | 27 | 27 | 29.04 | 8.54 | 4/20 |
| Daniel Sams | 16 | 24 | 19.71 | 7.82 | 3/20 |
| Shane Snater | 26 | 23 | 30.22 | 10.07 | 3/33 |
| Luke Hollman | 7 | 15 | 12.53 | 8.17 | 4/21 |
| Paul Walter | 24 | 15 | 37.73 | 9.93 | 3/33 |
| Matt Parkinson | 3 | 11 | 7.00 | 6.42 | 5/23 |
| Tom Helm | 8 | 10 | 27.60 | 8.90 | 4/32 |
| BMJ Allison | 11 | 10 | 32.90 | 11.22 | 3/44 |
Recent matches at County Ground, Chelmsford
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | Hampshire 130 (15.5 ov) Essex 134/3 (16 ov) | Essex won by 7 wickets |
| 5 Jul 2026 | Essex 142/8 (20 ov) Middlesex 143/6 (19 ov) | Middlesex won by 4 wickets |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Surrey 240/4 (20 ov) Essex 233/8 (20 ov) | Surrey won by 7 runs |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Essex 187/6 (20 ov) Kent 184/9 (20 ov) | Essex won by 3 runs |
| 31 May 2026 | Derbyshire 173 (20 ov) Essex 179/5 (19.4 ov) | Essex won by 5 wickets |
| 22 May 2026 | Essex 191/5 (20 ov) Sussex 192/4 (16 ov) | Sussex won by 6 wickets |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Hampshire 220/6 (20 ov) Essex 222/6 (19.2 ov) | Essex won by 4 wickets |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Sussex 145 (18.2 ov) Essex 148/4 (16.1 ov) | Essex won by 6 wickets |
| 4 Jul 2025 | Gloucestershire 184/7 (20 ov) Essex 171 (19.3 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 13 runs |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Kent 219/3 (20 ov) Essex 172 (19 ov) | Kent won by 47 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at County Ground, Chelmsford in Vitality Blast matches?
The average completed first-innings score at County Ground, Chelmsford in Vitality Blast matches is 181.0 runs, from 39 innings between 2021 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at County Ground, Chelmsford in Vitality Blast matches?
The highest total in the data is 254/5 by Essex against Glamorgan on 2 July 2022.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at County Ground, Chelmsford in Vitality Blast matches?
In the 41 matches with a result, teams batting first won 17 (41%) and teams batting second won 24 (59%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at County Ground, Chelmsford in Vitality Blast matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 96 by Essex against Hampshire on 2 June 2023.
What is the highest successful run chase at County Ground, Chelmsford in Vitality Blast matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 226.
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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.