Birmingham, England · T20
Edgbaston T20 average score and records
Data through 12 August 2026Last updated 12 August 2026
Across 151 matches at Edgbaston from 2014 to 2026, sides batting first made 168.1 on average in completed innings (135 innings). For comparison, the average across every T20 ground in the data is 163.8, so Edgbaston is 4.4 runs above it. In 150 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 81 wins batting first against 69 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 64% of the time, and the toss winner won 46% of decided matches.
Matches
151
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
168.1
135 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
151.2
135 innings
Won chasing
46%
69 of 150 results
Toss winner won
46%
69 of 150
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 166.8 |
| 2015 | 154.3 |
| 2016 | 162.4 |
| 2017 | 172.9 |
| 2018 | 182.8 |
| 2019 | 165.0 |
| 2020 | 180.2 |
| 2021 | 159.8 |
| 2022 | 167.2 |
| 2023 | 166.8 |
| 2024 | 154.7 |
| 2025 | 173.4 |
| 2026 | 183.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Edgbaston Birmingham
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 286 | 49.1 | 1.74 | 8.61 |
| Middle overs | 285 | 69.4 | 2.72 | 8.03 |
| Death overs | 260 | 42.3 | 2.47 | 9.70 |
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 Edgbaston (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire | 242/2 | 20 | Derbyshire | 2015-07-03 | Won |
| Northamptonshire | 240/6 | 20 | Birmingham Bears | 2025-07-13 | Won |
| Birmingham Bears | 231/5 | 20 | Northamptonshire | 2018-07-20 | Tied |
| Northamptonshire | 231/5 | 20 | Birmingham Bears | 2018-07-20 | Tied |
| Leicestershire | 229/5 | 20 | Birmingham Bears | 2018-07-13 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Bears | 63 | 13.4 | Nottinghamshire | 2021-07-02 | Lost |
| Birmingham Phoenix | 75 | 14.4 | Manchester Originals | 2022-08-28 | Lost |
| Yorkshire | 81 | 15.5 | Birmingham Bears | 2021-06-30 | Lost |
| Northamptonshire | 81 | 14.2 | Birmingham Bears | 2022-05-26 | Lost |
| Birmingham Bears | 82 | 13.3 | Hampshire | 2022-07-07 | Lost |
Most runs at Edgbaston in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hain | 69 | 2,022 | 36.76 | 138.2 | 97 | 0 | 18 |
| Adam Hose | 41 | 1,147 | 32.77 | 149.2 | 119 | 2 | 6 |
| Moeen Ali | 34 | 1,049 | 34.97 | 161.1 | 115 | 2 | 4 |
| DR Mousley | 37 | 878 | 29.27 | 142.1 | 72 | 0 | 7 |
| Ian Bell | 25 | 814 | 33.92 | 140.3 | 131 | 1 | 6 |
| Alex Davies | 41 | 807 | 20.69 | 139.6 | 65 | 0 | 2 |
| Ben Duckett | 28 | 755 | 32.83 | 151.6 | 92 | 0 | 3 |
| WCF Smeed | 28 | 715 | 27.50 | 155.1 | 101 | 1 | 4 |
| Joe Clarke | 22 | 667 | 33.35 | 149.6 | 89 | 0 | 4 |
| William Porterfield | 21 | 624 | 39.00 | 132.2 | 81 | 0 | 3 |
Most wickets at Edgbaston in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Briggs | 39 | 57 | 17.00 | 7.14 | 4/15 |
| JB Lintott | 36 | 48 | 19.31 | 8.07 | 4/27 |
| Jeetan Patel | 45 | 47 | 24.70 | 6.69 | 4/22 |
| Olly Hannon-Dalby | 34 | 45 | 22.96 | 9.07 | 4/20 |
| DR Mousley | 34 | 40 | 19.52 | 7.69 | 4/19 |
| HJH Brookes | 27 | 34 | 23.94 | 9.09 | 5/25 |
| Jacob Ball | 16 | 29 | 14.83 | 8.06 | 4/11 |
| Moeen Ali | 30 | 29 | 20.83 | 7.71 | 3/16 |
| Benny Howell | 23 | 27 | 17.70 | 7.47 | 3/18 |
| PR Brown | 18 | 25 | 24.04 | 9.32 | 4/21 |
Recent matches at Edgbaston
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2026 | MI London 157/6 (20 ov) Birmingham Phoenix 155/7 (20 ov) | MI London won by 2 runs |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Sunrisers Leeds 169/7 (20 ov) Birmingham Phoenix 124/8 (20 ov) | Sunrisers Leeds won by 45 runs |
| 1 Aug 2026 | Birmingham Phoenix 137/9 (20 ov) Welsh Fire 138/3 (19.1 ov) | Welsh Fire won by 7 wickets |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Birmingham Phoenix 214/4 (20 ov) Trent Rockets 204/7 (20 ov) | Birmingham Phoenix won by 10 runs |
| 18 Jul 2026 | Northamptonshire 169 (19.5 ov) Hampshire 155 (19.2 ov) | Northamptonshire won by 14 runs |
| 18 Jul 2026 | Hampshire 187/3 (20 ov) Nottinghamshire 160 (19.5 ov) | Hampshire won by 27 runs |
| 18 Jul 2026 | Northamptonshire 143 (19.2 ov) Somerset 126/9 (20 ov) | Northamptonshire won by 17 runs |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Glamorgan 188/4 (20 ov) Warwickshire 191/6 (19.5 ov) | Warwickshire won by 4 wickets |
| 5 Jul 2026 | Warwickshire 203/5 (20 ov) Gloucestershire 173/6 (20 ov) | Warwickshire won by 30 runs |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Warwickshire 198/3 (20 ov) Sussex 122 (16.3 ov) | Warwickshire won by 76 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Edgbaston in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Edgbaston in T20 matches is 168.1 runs, from 135 innings between 2014 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Edgbaston in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 242/2 by Warwickshire against Derbyshire on 3 July 2015.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Edgbaston in T20 matches?
In the 150 matches with a result, teams batting first won 81 (54%) and teams batting second won 69 (46%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Edgbaston in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 63 by Birmingham Bears against Nottinghamshire on 2 July 2021.
What is the highest successful run chase at Edgbaston in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 212.
Also known as: Edgbaston Birmingham.
More grounds in England
- County Ground, Bristol436 matches
- Kennington Oval394 matches
- The Rose Bowl383 matches
- Trent Bridge352 matches
- Old Trafford318 matches
- Lord's312 matches
- Headingley298 matches
- Riverside Ground285 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.