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Merchant Taylors' School Ground T20 Blast stats: average score and records
Data through 10 July 2026Last updated 10 July 2026
The average first-innings score at Merchant Taylors' School Ground is 179.1, based on 10 completed first innings across 10 matches played between 2014 and 2026. For comparison, the average across every T20 Blast ground in the data is 172.1, so Merchant Taylors' School Ground is 7.0 runs above it. Teams batting first won 6 of 10 matches with a result (60%), and teams batting second won 4 (40%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 60% of the time, and the toss winner won 40% of decided matches.
Matches
10
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
179.1
10 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
162.5
10 innings
Won chasing
40%
4 of 10 results
Toss winner won
40%
4 of 10
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 209.5 |
| 2025 | 166.7 |
| 2026 | 171.7 |
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 | 20 | 52.2 | 1.45 | 8.71 |
| Middle overs | 20 | 75.1 | 2.30 | 8.39 |
| Death overs | 19 | 45.7 | 2.68 | 9.89 |
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 Merchant Taylors' School Ground (Vitality Blast)
Most runs at Merchant Taylors' School Ground in Vitality Blast matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevie Eskinazi | 5 | 241 | 48.20 | 156.5 | 94 | 0 | 3 |
| Luke Hollman | 8 | 152 | 30.40 | 140.7 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| Leus du Plooy | 6 | 148 | 24.67 | 121.3 | 54 | 0 | 1 |
| James Vince | 3 | 140 | 46.67 | 166.7 | 68 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan Higgins | 7 | 138 | 27.60 | 142.3 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Cooke | 2 | 129 | 129.00 | 234.5 | 113 | 1 | 0 |
| JB Cracknell | 5 | 127 | 25.40 | 151.2 | 77 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Holden | 6 | 125 | 20.83 | 145.3 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Hughes | 1 | 108 | – | 207.7 | 108 | 1 | 0 |
| Kane Williamson | 3 | 102 | 34.00 | 137.8 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Merchant Taylors' School Ground in Vitality Blast matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Helm | 8 | 7 | 41.29 | 9.80 | 3/29 |
| Danny Briggs | 2 | 6 | 9.17 | 6.88 | 3/20 |
| NB Cornwell | 6 | 6 | 29.50 | 8.50 | 2/37 |
| Luke Hollman | 8 | 6 | 45.17 | 9.68 | 2/21 |
| SW Currie | 2 | 5 | 9.40 | 5.88 | 4/32 |
| BC Cullen | 2 | 5 | 12.20 | 7.62 | 3/38 |
| Mason Crane | 1 | 4 | 7.00 | 7.00 | 4/28 |
| SHB Morgan | 2 | 4 | 17.00 | 8.50 | 2/34 |
| Ryan Higgins | 7 | 4 | 51.50 | 11.66 | 2/45 |
| NRM Thain | 1 | 3 | 3.67 | 5.50 | 3/11 |
Recent matches at Merchant Taylors' School Ground
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 31 May 2023 | Glamorgan 238/3 (20 ov) Middlesex 209/5 (20 ov) | Glamorgan won by 29 runs |
| 29 May 2023 | Gloucestershire 181/9 (20 ov) Middlesex 179/6 (20 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 2 runs |
| 2 Jun 2016 | Middlesex 159/9 (20 ov) Gloucestershire 163/6 (19.5 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 4 wickets |
| 25 May 2014 | Hampshire 198/2 (20 ov) Middlesex 151/9 (20 ov) | Hampshire won by 47 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Merchant Taylors' School Ground in Vitality Blast matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Merchant Taylors' School Ground in Vitality Blast matches is 179.1 runs, from 10 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 in Vitality Blast matches?
The highest total in the data is 238/3 by Glamorgan against Middlesex on 31 May 2023.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Merchant Taylors' School Ground in Vitality Blast matches?
In the 10 matches with a result, teams batting first won 6 (60%) and teams batting second won 4 (40%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Merchant Taylors' School Ground in Vitality Blast matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 116 by Middlesex against Essex on 7 June 2026.
What is the highest successful run chase at Merchant Taylors' School Ground in Vitality Blast matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 188.
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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.