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Sophia Gardens The Hundred (men) stats: average score and records
Data through 12 August 2026Last updated 12 August 2026
Across 24 matches at Sophia Gardens from 2021 to 2026, sides batting first made 136.7 on average in completed innings (22 innings). That is 11.0 runs lower than the The Hundred (men) average of 147.7 across all grounds in the data. Of the 23 decided matches, 11 were won by the side batting second (48%) and 12 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 7 of 23 decided matches (30%).
Matches
24
2021–2026
Avg 1st innings
136.7
22 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
130.0
22 innings
Won chasing
48%
11 of 23 results
Toss winner won
30%
7 of 23
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 154.2 |
| 2022 | 132.8 |
| 2023 | 116.0 |
| 2024 | 132.7 |
| 2025 | 144.8 |
| 2026 | 133.8 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Cardiff
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 46 | 32.8 | 1.33 | 7.86 |
| Middle overs | 46 | 64.9 | 2.30 | 8.10 |
| Death overs | 42 | 37.0 | 2.60 | 9.53 |
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 Sophia Gardens (The Hundred (men))
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Fire | 167/5 | 20 | MI London | 2026-07-25 | Won |
| Welsh Fire | 165/4 | 20 | Southern Brave | 2021-07-27 | Won |
| Welsh Fire | 165/7 | 19.3 | London Spirit | 2021-08-18 | Won |
| London Spirit | 163/5 | 20 | Welsh Fire | 2021-08-18 | Lost |
| London Spirit | 163/5 | 20 | Welsh Fire | 2025-08-09 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Fire | 87 | 20 | Southern Brave | 2023-08-12 | Lost |
| Welsh Fire | 97 | 19 | Southern Brave | 2024-08-05 | Lost |
| Manchester Originals | 112 | 19.2 | Welsh Fire | 2025-08-13 | Lost |
Most runs at Sophia Gardens in The Hundred (men) matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | 10 | 305 | 43.57 | 135.6 | 64 | 0 | 4 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 12 | 286 | 28.60 | 136.2 | 86 | 0 | 2 |
| Glenn Phillips | 11 | 227 | 25.22 | 151.3 | 80 | 0 | 2 |
| James Vince | 4 | 208 | 69.33 | 147.5 | 73 | 0 | 2 |
| Joe Clarke | 12 | 201 | 16.75 | 117.5 | 58 | 0 | 2 |
| Leus du Plooy | 8 | 197 | 32.83 | 142.8 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Banton | 9 | 182 | 22.75 | 131.9 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Abell | 10 | 181 | 20.11 | 134.1 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 10 | 164 | 18.22 | 107.9 | 54 | 0 | 1 |
| Joe Root | 6 | 160 | 32.00 | 117.6 | 64 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Sophia Gardens in The Hundred (men) matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Payne | 17 | 20 | 20.60 | 8.49 | 3/14 |
| David Willey | 11 | 14 | 14.14 | 7.07 | 3/20 |
| Matthew Henry | 6 | 10 | 10.10 | 5.77 | 2/5 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 7 | 10 | 17.60 | 8.12 | 4/27 |
| Tymal Mills | 3 | 8 | 7.62 | 6.10 | 4/13 |
| Chris Green | 4 | 7 | 15.43 | 8.76 | 3/19 |
| Jimmy Cook | 5 | 7 | 16.00 | 7.91 | 3/14 |
| Jacob Ball | 8 | 7 | 28.86 | 8.24 | 3/24 |
| GHS Garton | 2 | 6 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 3/7 |
| Riley Meredith | 3 | 6 | 9.17 | 5.79 | 4/9 |
Recent matches at Sophia Gardens
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2026 | London Spirit 131/8 (20 ov) Welsh Fire 125/7 (20 ov) | London Spirit won by 6 runs |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Southern Brave 115/8 (20 ov) Welsh Fire 116/4 (19 ov) | Welsh Fire won by 6 wickets |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Welsh Fire 122/7 (20 ov) Trent Rockets 126/1 (14.2 ov) | Trent Rockets won by 9 wickets |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Welsh Fire 167/5 (20 ov) MI London 152/6 (20 ov) | Welsh Fire won by 15 runs |
| 24 Aug 2025 | Welsh Fire 150/6 (20 ov) Trent Rockets 152/7 (19.4 ov) | Trent Rockets won by 3 wickets |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Southern Brave 129/8 (20 ov) Welsh Fire 125/8 (20 ov) | Southern Brave won by 4 runs |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Welsh Fire 137/8 (20 ov) Manchester Originals 112 (19.2 ov) | Welsh Fire won by 25 runs |
| 9 Aug 2025 | London Spirit 163/5 (20 ov) Welsh Fire 155/6 (20 ov) | London Spirit won by 8 runs |
| 10 Aug 2024 | Welsh Fire 146/8 (20 ov) Birmingham Phoenix 149/5 (18.3 ov) | Birmingham Phoenix won by 5 wickets |
| 8 Aug 2024 | Northern Superchargers 26/5 (5 ov) Welsh Fire 3/0 (0.2 ov) | No result |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Sophia Gardens in The Hundred (men) matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Sophia Gardens in The Hundred (men) matches is 136.7 runs, from 22 innings between 2021 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Sophia Gardens in The Hundred (men) matches?
The highest total in the data is 167/5 by Welsh Fire against MI London on 25 July 2026.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Sophia Gardens in The Hundred (men) matches?
In the 23 matches with a result, teams batting first won 12 (52%) and teams batting second won 11 (48%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Sophia Gardens in The Hundred (men) matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 87 by Welsh Fire against Southern Brave on 12 August 2023.
What is the highest successful run chase at Sophia Gardens in The Hundred (men) matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 165.
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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.