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County Ground, Northampton T20 average score and records
Data through 15 July 2026Last updated 15 July 2026
Across 41 matches at County Ground, Northampton from 2021 to 2026, sides batting first made 181.2 on average in completed innings (40 innings). That is 17.4 runs higher than the T20 average of 163.8 across all grounds in the data. Of the 40 decided matches, 16 were won by the side batting second (40%) and 24 by the side batting first. Captains who won the toss chose to field 44% of the time, and the toss winner won 45% of decided matches.
Matches
41
2021–2026
Avg 1st innings
181.2
40 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
159.9
40 innings
Won chasing
40%
16 of 40 results
Toss winner won
45%
18 of 40
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 178.7 |
| 2022 | 196.4 |
| 2023 | 176.6 |
| 2024 | 182.4 |
| 2025 | 170.4 |
| 2026 | 182.5 |
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 | 80 | 49.9 | 1.74 | 8.31 |
| Middle overs | 80 | 75.9 | 2.66 | 8.48 |
| Death overs | 77 | 46.5 | 2.32 | 10.31 |
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, Northampton (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northamptonshire | 238/6 | 20 | Essex | 2026-06-26 | Won |
| Northamptonshire | 237/4 | 20 | Derbyshire | 2025-07-11 | Won |
| Northamptonshire | 227/1 | 20 | Leicestershire | 2022-06-01 | Won |
| Derbyshire | 224/6 | 20 | Northamptonshire | 2025-07-11 | Lost |
| Northamptonshire | 223/4 | 20 | Durham | 2022-05-27 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire | 99 | 14.3 | Northamptonshire | 2023-06-18 | Lost |
| Essex | 108 | 13.2 | Northamptonshire | 2026-06-26 | Lost |
| Northamptonshire | 115 | 18.5 | Birmingham Bears | 2021-06-15 | Lost |
| Northamptonshire | 118 | 15.3 | Somerset | 2026-07-05 | Lost |
| Leicestershire | 122 | 20 | Northamptonshire | 2025-06-01 | Lost |
Most runs at County Ground, Northampton in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Vasconcelos | 33 | 854 | 25.88 | 132.6 | 65 | 0 | 4 |
| Chris Lynn | 18 | 791 | 56.50 | 160.4 | 113 | 3 | 4 |
| Saif Zaib | 36 | 740 | 25.52 | 151.6 | 86 | 0 | 3 |
| David Willey | 29 | 662 | 24.52 | 124.4 | 71 | 0 | 4 |
| Matthew Breetzke | 11 | 336 | 30.55 | 130.7 | 93 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Cobb | 12 | 335 | 30.45 | 161.8 | 70 | 0 | 4 |
| J Broad | 13 | 321 | 29.18 | 139.6 | 60 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis McManus | 25 | 301 | 17.71 | 144.7 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Hain | 6 | 278 | 92.67 | 151.1 | 93 | 0 | 2 |
| Ravi Bopara | 13 | 269 | 26.90 | 119.6 | 56 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at County Ground, Northampton in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sanderson | 36 | 56 | 19.38 | 8.20 | 4/15 |
| David Willey | 29 | 35 | 25.26 | 8.11 | 3/20 |
| Tom Taylor | 23 | 28 | 23.86 | 9.26 | 4/27 |
| GLS Scrimshaw | 18 | 27 | 21.41 | 9.48 | 3/33 |
| FJ Heldreich | 19 | 22 | 24.73 | 9.63 | 3/22 |
| GG White | 16 | 18 | 25.28 | 8.58 | 4/26 |
| CG Harrison | 9 | 13 | 16.15 | 7.41 | 5/9 |
| Andrew Tye | 7 | 11 | 20.00 | 9.17 | 3/30 |
| JJG Sales | 10 | 11 | 24.36 | 8.38 | 5/21 |
| Craig Miles | 5 | 10 | 16.70 | 9.28 | 4/29 |
Recent matches at County Ground, Northampton
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | Gloucestershire 152 (20 ov) Northamptonshire 153/2 (17.4 ov) | Northamptonshire won by 8 wickets |
| 12 Jul 2026 | Northamptonshire 153 (20 ov) Warwickshire 154/5 (18.2 ov) | Warwickshire won by 5 wickets |
| 5 Jul 2026 | Somerset 223/4 (20 ov) Northamptonshire 118 (15.3 ov) | Somerset won by 105 runs |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Northamptonshire 238/6 (20 ov) Essex 108 (13.2 ov) | Northamptonshire won by 130 runs |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Worcestershire 154/5 (18 ov) Northamptonshire 162/4 (16 ov) | Northamptonshire won by 6 wickets (D/L) |
| 29 May 2026 | Gloucestershire 164/9 (20 ov) Northamptonshire 166/3 (16.2 ov) | Northamptonshire won by 7 wickets |
| 22 May 2026 | Northamptonshire 165/8 (20 ov) Glamorgan 162/8 (19.5 ov) | Northamptonshire won by 3 runs |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Northamptonshire 237/4 (20 ov) Derbyshire 224/6 (20 ov) | Northamptonshire won by 13 runs |
| 6 Jul 2025 | Northamptonshire 152/9 (20 ov) Worcestershire 153/4 (16.4 ov) | Worcestershire won by 6 wickets |
| 4 Jul 2025 | Northamptonshire 177 (20 ov) Lancashire 181/5 (19.3 ov) | Lancashire won by 5 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at County Ground, Northampton in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at County Ground, Northampton in T20 matches is 181.2 runs, from 40 innings between 2021 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at County Ground, Northampton in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 238/6 by Northamptonshire against Essex on 26 June 2026.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at County Ground, Northampton in T20 matches?
In the 40 matches with a result, teams batting first won 24 (60%) and teams batting second won 16 (40%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at County Ground, Northampton in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 99 by Nottinghamshire against Northamptonshire on 18 June 2023.
What is the highest successful run chase at County Ground, Northampton in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 213.
More grounds in England
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- Edgbaston422 matches
- Kennington Oval394 matches
- The Rose Bowl383 matches
- Trent Bridge352 matches
- Old Trafford318 matches
- Lord's312 matches
- 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.