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Lord's ODI average score and records
Data through 19 July 2026Last updated 19 July 2026
Across 40 matches at Lord's from 2002 to 2026, sides batting first made 257.3 on average in completed innings (35 innings). For comparison, the average across every ODI ground in the data is 250.4, so Lord's is 6.9 runs above it. Teams batting first won 24 of 37 matches with a result (65%), and teams batting second won 13 (35%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 62% of the time, and the toss winner won 46% of decided matches.
Matches
40
2002–2026
Avg 1st innings
257.3
35 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
224.4
35 innings
Won chasing
35%
13 of 37 results
Toss winner won
46%
17 of 37
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 168.0 |
| 2004 | 256.0 |
| 2007 | 206.0 |
| 2009 | 234.5 |
| 2010 | 271.0 |
| 2012 | 246.0 |
| 2017 | 240.5 |
| 2019 | 278.4 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Lords
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 74 | 45.6 | 1.27 | 4.56 |
| Middle overs | 74 | 143.2 | 3.93 | 4.93 |
| Death overs | 64 | 60.6 | 3.20 | 7.17 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Lord's (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 387/3 | 50 | India | 2026-07-19 | Won |
| India | 360/7 | 50 | England | 2026-07-19 | Lost |
| South Africa | 330/8 | 50 | England | 2025-09-04 | Won |
| England | 328/6 | 50 | Ireland | 2017-05-07 | Won |
| England | 325/9 | 50 | South Africa | 2025-09-04 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 107 | 32.1 | England | 2003-07-12 | Lost |
| Australia | 126 | 24.4 | England | 2024-09-27 | Lost |
| India | 146 | 38.5 | England | 2022-07-14 | Lost |
| West Indies | 146 | 39.5 | England | 2007-07-01 | Lost |
| England | 153 | 31.1 | South Africa | 2017-05-29 | Lost |
Most runs at Lord's in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Root | 12 | 540 | 54.00 | 85.7 | 113 | 1 | 4 |
| Eoin Morgan | 16 | 514 | 36.71 | 90.3 | 89 | 0 | 5 |
| Ian Bell | 13 | 413 | 31.77 | 70.7 | 88 | 0 | 3 |
| Jos Buttler | 12 | 373 | 33.91 | 122.3 | 121 | 1 | 2 |
| Paul Collingwood | 11 | 323 | 32.30 | 63.1 | 95 | 0 | 4 |
| Andrew Strauss | 9 | 300 | 33.33 | 84.3 | 100 | 1 | 2 |
| Marcus Trescothick | 8 | 285 | 40.71 | 73.5 | 108 | 1 | 2 |
| Ben Stokes | 8 | 280 | 40.00 | 88.1 | 89 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 7 | 275 | 45.83 | 94.8 | 72 | 0 | 2 |
| Alastair Cook | 8 | 257 | 32.12 | 71.0 | 119 | 1 | 0 |
Most wickets at Lord's in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson | 16 | 19 | 40.37 | 5.38 | 3/31 |
| Graeme Swann | 8 | 16 | 18.38 | 3.92 | 4/37 |
| Stuart Broad | 11 | 16 | 30.81 | 4.92 | 4/64 |
| Andrew Flintoff | 6 | 15 | 13.00 | 4.09 | 4/32 |
| Liam Plunkett | 7 | 15 | 18.20 | 4.33 | 4/46 |
| Brett Lee | 5 | 11 | 21.00 | 4.90 | 5/49 |
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 10 | 17.40 | 5.22 | 5/26 |
| Steve Harmison | 5 | 10 | 18.70 | 4.25 | 4/22 |
| Adil Rashid | 10 | 10 | 45.30 | 5.23 | 2/33 |
| Jofra Archer | 5 | 9 | 28.44 | 5.57 | 4/62 |
Recent matches at Lord's
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2026 | England 387/3 (50 ov) India 360/7 (50 ov) | England won by 27 runs |
| 4 Sep 2025 | South Africa 330/8 (50 ov) England 325/9 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 5 runs |
| 27 Sep 2024 | England 312/5 (39 ov) Australia 126 (24.4 ov) | England won by 186 runs |
| 15 Sep 2023 | England 311/9 (50 ov) New Zealand 211/9 (38.2 ov) | England won by 100 runs |
| 14 Jul 2022 | England 246 (49 ov) India 146 (38.5 ov) | England won by 100 runs |
| 10 Jul 2021 | England 247 (45.2 ov) Pakistan 195 (41 ov) | England won by 52 runs |
| 14 Jul 2019 | England 241 (50 ov) New Zealand 241/8 (50 ov) | Match tied (England won the Super Over) |
| 5 Jul 2019 | Bangladesh 221 (44.1 ov) Pakistan 315/9 (50 ov) | Pakistan won by 94 runs |
| 29 Jun 2019 | Australia 243/9 (50 ov) New Zealand 157 (43.4 ov) | Australia won by 86 runs |
| 25 Jun 2019 | England 221 (44.4 ov) Australia 285/7 (50 ov) | Australia won by 64 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Lord's in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Lord's in ODI matches is 257.3 runs, from 35 innings between 2002 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Lord's in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 387/3 by England against India on 19 July 2026.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Lord's in ODI matches?
In the 37 matches with a result, teams batting first won 24 (65%) and teams batting second won 13 (35%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Lord's in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 107 by South Africa against England on 12 July 2003.
What is the highest successful run chase at Lord's in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 286.
Also known as: Lords, Lord's Cricket Ground, Home of Cricket.
More grounds in England
- County Ground, Bristol436 matches
- Edgbaston422 matches
- Kennington Oval394 matches
- The Rose Bowl383 matches
- Trent Bridge352 matches
- Old Trafford318 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.