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Riverside Ground Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy stats: average score and records
Data through 12 September 2026Last updated 12 September 2026
Riverside Ground has hosted 23 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches in the data (2020–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 220.8 from 18 innings. For comparison, the average across every Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy ground in the data is 233.7, so Riverside Ground is 12.8 runs below it. In 23 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 9 wins batting first against 14 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 13 of 23 decided matches (57%).
Matches
23
2020–2026
Avg 1st innings
220.8
18 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
188.6
18 innings
Won chasing
61%
14 of 23 results
Toss winner won
57%
13 of 23
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 238.5 |
| 2024 | 220.0 |
| 2025 | 219.2 |
| 2026 | 242.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Riverside Ground (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Women | 311/3 | 50 | Essex Women | 2026-04-15 | Won |
| Lancashire Women | 303/8 | 48 | Durham Women | 2026-04-11 | Won |
| Northern Diamonds Women | 294/6 | 50 | Thunder Women | 2021-09-12 | Won |
| Durham Women | 292/8 | 50 | Somerset Women | 2026-05-16 | Won |
| Surrey Women | 290/7 | 48 | Durham Women | 2025-09-13 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Diamonds Women | 62 | 18.1 | The Blaze Women | 2023-05-06 | Lost |
| Northern Diamonds Women | 119 | 36.1 | South East Stars Women | 2024-09-07 | Lost |
| Durham Women | 148 | 39.2 | The Blaze Women | 2026-05-02 | Lost |
| Durham Women | 154 | 40 | Lancashire Women | 2026-04-11 | Lost |
| Thunder Women | 165 | 43.1 | Northern Diamonds Women | 2024-04-20 | Lost |
Most runs at Riverside Ground in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollie Armitage | 22 | 1,076 | 59.78 | 84.5 | 111 | 2 | 9 |
| BAM Heath | 18 | 362 | 22.62 | 98.6 | 78 | 0 | 3 |
| EK Marlow | 15 | 322 | 21.47 | 66.0 | 53 | 0 | 1 |
| Mady Villiers | 14 | 252 | 21.00 | 79.5 | 65 | 0 | 1 |
| Lauren Winfield-Hill | 8 | 222 | 31.71 | 68.9 | 69 | 0 | 3 |
| E Windsor | 9 | 215 | 26.88 | 72.9 | 55 | 0 | 1 |
| GJ Thompson | 11 | 207 | 25.88 | 75.0 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| Tahlia Wilson | 4 | 196 | 49.00 | 83.8 | 152 | 1 | 0 |
| Suzie Bates | 5 | 186 | 46.50 | 79.1 | 93 | 0 | 2 |
| Alice Davidson-Richards | 3 | 170 | 85.00 | 105.6 | 79 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at Riverside Ground in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Levick | 23 | 40 | 20.55 | 4.21 | 6/37 |
| PE Turner | 11 | 15 | 26.13 | 5.16 | 4/33 |
| Mady Villiers | 15 | 15 | 39.33 | 4.93 | 3/23 |
| S Turner | 9 | 13 | 26.15 | 6.39 | 3/58 |
| K Fraser | 12 | 13 | 32.00 | 5.17 | 3/32 |
| GJ Thompson | 14 | 10 | 38.20 | 4.87 | 2/17 |
| Linsey Smith | 4 | 9 | 14.78 | 3.40 | 5/34 |
| Kathryn Bryce | 4 | 8 | 11.12 | 3.14 | 5/29 |
| A Stonehouse | 3 | 8 | 13.12 | 4.77 | 4/27 |
| G Ballinger | 5 | 8 | 16.50 | 3.54 | 3/23 |
Recent matches at Riverside Ground
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2026 | Warwickshire Women 279/8 (50 ov) Durham Women 280/6 (45.5 ov) | Durham won by 4 wickets |
| 3 Sep 2026 | Durham Women 200/9 (50 ov) Hampshire Women 201/1 (37.3 ov) | Hampshire won by 9 wickets |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Surrey Women 179 (39.4 ov) Durham Women 183/4 (36.4 ov) | Durham won by 6 wickets |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Durham Women 193 (49.4 ov) Yorkshire Women 194/4 (47.3 ov) | Yorkshire won by 6 wickets |
| 16 May 2026 | Durham Women 292/8 (50 ov) Somerset Women 172 (38.3 ov) | Durham won by 120 runs |
| 2 May 2026 | The Blaze Women 240/8 (50 ov) Durham Women 148 (39.2 ov) | The Blaze won by 92 runs |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Durham Women 311/3 (50 ov) Essex Women 288/5 (50 ov) | Durham won by 23 runs |
| 11 Apr 2026 | Lancashire Women 303/8 (48 ov) Durham Women 154 (40 ov) | Lancashire won by 149 runs |
| 13 Sep 2025 | Surrey Women 290/7 (48 ov) Durham Women 138/9 (23 ov) | Surrey won by 86 runs (D/L) |
| 7 Sep 2025 | Durham Women 224/9 (50 ov) Hampshire Women 174/1 (23.4 ov) | Hampshire won by 9 wickets (D/L) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Riverside Ground in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Riverside Ground in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches is 220.8 runs, from 18 innings between 2020 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Riverside Ground in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches?
The highest total in the data is 311/3 by Durham Women against Essex Women on 15 April 2026.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Riverside Ground in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches?
In the 23 matches with a result, teams batting first won 9 (39%) and teams batting second won 14 (61%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Riverside Ground in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 62 by Northern Diamonds Women against The Blaze Women on 6 May 2023.
What is the highest successful run chase at Riverside Ground in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 280.
Also known as: Chester-le-Street, Seat Unique Riverside.
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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.