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Merchant Taylors' School Ground cricket stats and records
Data through 2 September 2026Last updated 2 September 2026
The average first-innings score at Merchant Taylors' School Ground is 241.2, based on 20 completed first innings across 23 matches played between 2014 and 2026. Of the 21 decided matches, 8 were won by the side batting second (38%) and 13 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 10 of 21 decided matches (48%).
Matches
23
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
241.2
20 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
190.2
20 innings
Won chasing
38%
8 of 21 results
Toss winner won
48%
10 of 21
Merchant Taylors' School Ground average scores by format
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st inns | Won batting first | Won chasing | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 10 | 306.4 | 6 | 2 | 625 |
| T20 (leagues & domestic) | 10 | 179.1 | 6 | 4 | 238 |
| List A | 2 | 276.0 | 1 | 1 | 276 |
| Women's List A | 1 | – | 0 | 1 | 208 |
Highest and lowest totals at Merchant Taylors' School Ground
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 625/8 | Northamptonshire | 2025-07-22 | Won | |
| Middlesex | 467/3 | Hampshire | 2016-05-29 | Won | |
| Northamptonshire | 380 | Middlesex | 2023-07-10 | Drawn | |
| Kent | 350 | Middlesex | 2026-08-20 | Won | |
| Middlesex | 324/9 | Leicestershire | 2021-07-11 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 116 | 17.5 | Essex | 2026-06-07 | Lost |
| Hampshire | 131 | Middlesex | 2016-05-29 | Lost | |
| Lancashire | 136 | Middlesex | 2026-09-02 | Lost | |
| Gloucestershire | 137 | Middlesex | 2019-07-07 | Lost | |
| Lancashire | 151 | Middlesex | 2026-09-02 | Lost |
Most runs at Merchant Taylors' School Ground
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Robson | 19 | 740 | 43.53 | 52.7 | 154 | 2 | 4 |
| Max Holden | 20 | 561 | 28.05 | 63.6 | 151 | 1 | 2 |
| Leus du Plooy | 13 | 449 | 40.82 | 78.5 | 105 | 1 | 2 |
| Stevie Eskinazi | 13 | 430 | 43.00 | 73.5 | 94 | 0 | 4 |
| Luke Hollman | 15 | 424 | 35.33 | 68.5 | 62 | 0 | 2 |
| Ryan Higgins | 17 | 394 | 30.31 | 77.4 | 64 | 0 | 2 |
| JB Cracknell | 11 | 333 | 33.30 | 84.1 | 77 | 0 | 3 |
| John Simpson | 13 | 319 | 31.90 | 56.8 | 100 | 1 | 1 |
| Dawid Malan | 7 | 293 | 41.86 | 52.3 | 147 | 1 | 1 |
| Toby Roland-Jones | 15 | 288 | 22.15 | 65.3 | 51 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Merchant Taylors' School Ground
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Roland-Jones | 20 | 51 | 18.59 | 2.88 | 7/52 |
| Tom Helm | 23 | 38 | 27.58 | 3.93 | 4/36 |
| Ryan Higgins | 17 | 33 | 22.58 | 3.81 | 4/35 |
| Tim Murtagh | 10 | 28 | 14.25 | 2.72 | 5/44 |
| Ben Sanderson | 5 | 15 | 20.80 | 3.28 | 6/64 |
| NB Cornwell | 9 | 11 | 30.27 | 6.13 | 3/48 |
| Luke Hollman | 12 | 10 | 36.20 | 7.59 | 4/62 |
| WS Davis | 2 | 8 | 10.88 | 2.09 | 5/66 |
| GP Balderson | 2 | 8 | 14.25 | 3.56 | 5/54 |
| James Fuller | 5 | 8 | 23.50 | 5.37 | 5/70 |
Recent matches at Merchant Taylors' School Ground
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep 2026 | Middlesex 247 & 200 Lancashire 151 & 136 | Middlesex won by 160 runs |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Kent 350 & 254 Middlesex 249 & 309 | Kent won by 46 runs |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Sussex 213/3 (20 ov) Middlesex 195/9 (20 ov) | Sussex won by 18 runs |
| 7 Jun 2026 | Essex 176/5 (20 ov) Middlesex 116 (17.5 ov) | Essex won by 60 runs |
| 31 May 2026 | Middlesex 126/7 (20 ov) Hampshire 130/2 (14 ov) | Hampshire won by 8 wickets |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Middlesex 625/8d Northamptonshire 261 & 257 | Middlesex won by an innings and 107 runs |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Middlesex 189/5 (20 ov) Gloucestershire 166/7 (20 ov) | Middlesex won by 23 runs |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Middlesex 187/8 (20 ov) Hampshire 188/7 (19.4 ov) | Hampshire won by 3 wickets |
| 1 Jun 2025 | Middlesex 124/9 (20 ov) Glamorgan 128/5 (15.3 ov) | Glamorgan won by 5 wickets |
| 22 Aug 2024 | Northamptonshire 207 & 167 Middlesex 264 & 114/2 | Middlesex won by 8 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Merchant Taylors' School Ground?
The average completed first-innings score at Merchant Taylors' School Ground is 241.2 runs, from 20 innings between 2014 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Merchant Taylors' School Ground?
The highest total in the data is 625/8 by Middlesex against Northamptonshire on 22 July 2025.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Merchant Taylors' School Ground?
In the 21 matches with a result, teams batting first won 13 (62%) and teams batting second won 8 (38%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Merchant Taylors' School Ground?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 116 by Middlesex against Essex on 7 June 2026.
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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.