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County Ground, Worcester T20 Blast stats: average score and records
Data through 10 July 2026Last updated 10 July 2026
Across 79 matches at County Ground, Worcester from 2014 to 2026, sides batting first made 171.4 on average in completed innings (73 innings). For comparison, the average across every T20 Blast ground in the data is 172.1, so County Ground, Worcester is 0.7 runs below it. Teams batting first won 33 of 77 matches with a result (43%), and teams batting second won 44 (57%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 75% of the time, and the toss winner won 49% of decided matches.
Matches
79
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
171.4
73 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
159.7
73 innings
Won chasing
57%
44 of 77 results
Toss winner won
49%
38 of 77
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 176.2 |
| 2015 | 155.3 |
| 2016 | 182.6 |
| 2017 | 171.2 |
| 2018 | 171.5 |
| 2019 | 176.8 |
| 2020 | 172.2 |
| 2021 | 168.0 |
| 2022 | 172.3 |
| 2023 | 172.5 |
| 2024 | 170.8 |
| 2025 | 173.8 |
| 2026 | 167.2 |
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 | 150 | 51.7 | 1.75 | 8.61 |
| Middle overs | 150 | 70.3 | 2.49 | 7.96 |
| Death overs | 139 | 45.3 | 2.22 | 9.98 |
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, Worcester (Vitality Blast)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 229/4 | 20 | Worcestershire | 2014-07-06 | Won |
| Worcestershire | 225/6 | 20 | Durham | 2016-05-20 | Won |
| Lancashire | 218/5 | 20 | Worcestershire | 2019-08-25 | Won |
| Worcestershire | 217/5 | 20 | Birmingham Bears | 2022-06-03 | Won |
| Yorkshire | 216/6 | 20 | Worcestershire | 2021-06-16 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 59 | 14.1 | Worcestershire | 2026-07-03 | Lost |
| Worcestershire | 91 | 14.4 | Northamptonshire | 2026-05-24 | Lost |
| Worcestershire | 119 | 19.2 | Leicestershire | 2019-08-04 | Lost |
| Worcestershire | 122 | 16.3 | Yorkshire | 2021-06-16 | Lost |
| Birmingham Bears | 125 | 18 | Worcestershire | 2021-07-09 | Lost |
Most runs at County Ground, Worcester in Vitality Blast matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett D'Oliveira | 63 | 1,489 | 27.07 | 132.0 | 79 | 0 | 10 |
| Ollie Cox | 50 | 1,076 | 34.71 | 133.2 | 70 | 0 | 4 |
| Ross Whiteley | 41 | 1,003 | 35.82 | 155.3 | 89 | 0 | 3 |
| Adam Hose | 27 | 735 | 31.96 | 132.0 | 63 | 0 | 4 |
| Joe Clarke | 25 | 647 | 28.13 | 160.5 | 124 | 1 | 2 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 22 | 635 | 30.24 | 140.2 | 127 | 1 | 3 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 32 | 576 | 26.18 | 123.6 | 62 | 0 | 3 |
| Kashif Ali | 24 | 529 | 26.45 | 138.1 | 69 | 0 | 2 |
| Jake Libby | 19 | 463 | 30.87 | 122.8 | 78 | 0 | 3 |
| Riki Wessels | 17 | 459 | 27.00 | 150.0 | 74 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at County Ground, Worcester in Vitality Blast matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR Brown | 29 | 47 | 19.57 | 9.57 | 4/23 |
| Brett D'Oliveira | 57 | 39 | 30.00 | 8.00 | 4/20 |
| Dillon Pennington | 26 | 29 | 23.17 | 8.77 | 4/9 |
| J Leach | 21 | 27 | 22.37 | 8.84 | 5/33 |
| Tom Taylor | 19 | 25 | 21.96 | 7.98 | 3/25 |
| Ed Barnard | 44 | 25 | 38.88 | 8.65 | 3/29 |
| Usama Mir | 12 | 20 | 18.15 | 7.72 | 3/22 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 12 | 19 | 18.26 | 7.71 | 4/31 |
| MJ Waite | 13 | 19 | 18.74 | 8.48 | 5/21 |
| Ben Sanderson | 8 | 18 | 8.17 | 5.88 | 6/8 |
Recent matches at County Ground, Worcester
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | Worcestershire 181/5 (20 ov) Gloucestershire 182/8 (19 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 2 wickets |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Worcestershire 142/7 (20 ov) Kent 59 (14.1 ov) | Worcestershire won by 83 runs |
| 28 Jun 2026 | Worcestershire 180/5 (20 ov) Somerset 144/9 (20 ov) | Worcestershire won by 36 runs |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Worcestershire 168/8 (20 ov) Glamorgan 141 (19.3 ov) | Worcestershire won by 27 runs |
| 29 May 2026 | Warwickshire 141 (19.5 ov) Worcestershire 142/4 (18.5 ov) | Worcestershire won by 6 wickets |
| 24 May 2026 | Northamptonshire 191 (20 ov) Worcestershire 91 (14.4 ov) | Northamptonshire won by 100 runs |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Worcestershire 206/7 (20 ov) Nottinghamshire 161 (18.2 ov) | Worcestershire won by 45 runs |
| 13 Jul 2025 | Leicestershire 173/6 (20 ov) Worcestershire 176/4 (17.5 ov) | Worcestershire won by 6 wickets |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Birmingham Bears 176 (19.5 ov) Worcestershire 153 (19.3 ov) | Birmingham Bears won by 23 runs |
| 18 Jun 2025 | Durham 155/6 (20 ov) Worcestershire 156/4 (17.1 ov) | Worcestershire won by 6 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at County Ground, Worcester in Vitality Blast matches?
The average completed first-innings score at County Ground, Worcester in Vitality Blast matches is 171.4 runs, from 73 innings between 2014 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at County Ground, Worcester in Vitality Blast matches?
The highest total in the data is 229/4 by Lancashire against Worcestershire on 6 July 2014.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at County Ground, Worcester in Vitality Blast matches?
In the 77 matches with a result, teams batting first won 33 (43%) and teams batting second won 44 (57%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at County Ground, Worcester in Vitality Blast matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 59 by Kent against Worcestershire on 3 July 2026.
What is the highest successful run chase at County Ground, Worcester in Vitality Blast matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 208.
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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.