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Grace Road T20 average score and records
Data through 8 July 2026Last updated 8 July 2026
Across 82 matches at Grace Road from 2014 to 2026, sides batting first made 167.6 on average in completed innings (74 innings). That is 3.8 runs higher than the T20 average of 163.8 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 33 of 76 matches with a result (43%), and teams batting second won 43 (57%). The toss winner went on to win 32 of 76 decided matches (42%).
Matches
82
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
167.6
74 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
156.1
74 innings
Won chasing
57%
43 of 76 results
Toss winner won
42%
32 of 76
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 170.7 |
| 2015 | 155.8 |
| 2016 | 152.5 |
| 2017 | 164.7 |
| 2018 | 155.6 |
| 2019 | 177.4 |
| 2020 | 165.7 |
| 2021 | 179.1 |
| 2022 | 163.1 |
| 2023 | 167.1 |
| 2024 | 170.3 |
| 2025 | 168.4 |
| 2026 | 181.0 |
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 | 150 | 52.0 | 1.75 | 8.67 |
| Middle overs | 150 | 69.4 | 2.57 | 7.86 |
| Death overs | 142 | 41.7 | 2.26 | 9.62 |
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 Grace Road (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 255/2 | 20 | Leicestershire | 2019-07-23 | Won |
| Derbyshire | 230/5 | 20 | Leicestershire | 2026-05-27 | Won |
| Nottinghamshire | 220/4 | 20 | Leicestershire | 2014-06-19 | Won |
| Leicestershire | 214/6 | 20 | Northamptonshire | 2022-07-01 | Won |
| Northamptonshire | 213/7 | 20 | Leicestershire | 2022-07-01 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northamptonshire | 82 | 16.2 | Leicestershire | 2014-07-04 | No result |
| Leicestershire | 89 | 15.3 | Derbyshire | 2022-05-28 | Lost |
| Leicestershire | 112 | 18.2 | Worcestershire | 2023-06-18 | Lost |
| Leicestershire | 118 | 16.4 | Northamptonshire | 2023-06-23 | Lost |
| Leicestershire | 120 | 18.3 | Durham | 2018-07-06 | Lost |
Most runs at Grace Road in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Ackermann | 41 | 959 | 28.21 | 129.6 | 85 | 0 | 7 |
| Rishi Patel | 41 | 846 | 21.69 | 137.6 | 104 | 1 | 0 |
| MJ Cosgrove | 28 | 741 | 30.88 | 128.0 | 77 | 0 | 5 |
| AM Lilley | 28 | 636 | 24.46 | 157.0 | 99 | 0 | 2 |
| Lewis Hill | 32 | 584 | 21.63 | 123.2 | 58 | 0 | 3 |
| Ollie Cox | 22 | 452 | 32.29 | 134.9 | 61 | 0 | 3 |
| Rehan Ahmed | 25 | 434 | 19.73 | 128.8 | 52 | 0 | 2 |
| SG Budinger | 16 | 386 | 24.12 | 167.8 | 51 | 0 | 3 |
| Josh Cobb | 13 | 348 | 26.77 | 122.5 | 60 | 0 | 2 |
| LPJ Kimber | 23 | 344 | 17.20 | 163.0 | 51 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Grace Road in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callum Parkinson | 46 | 54 | 24.35 | 7.86 | 4/33 |
| Ben Raine | 27 | 41 | 18.80 | 7.88 | 5/23 |
| BWM Mike | 30 | 28 | 30.64 | 10.44 | 4/22 |
| Rehan Ahmed | 27 | 27 | 29.74 | 7.64 | 3/17 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 16 | 25 | 19.68 | 8.18 | 3/22 |
| Colin Ackermann | 28 | 21 | 26.62 | 7.93 | 7/18 |
| Logan van Beek | 9 | 18 | 16.78 | 9.01 | 3/15 |
| J Hull | 15 | 18 | 25.39 | 8.85 | 3/28 |
| GT Griffiths | 20 | 18 | 30.11 | 8.93 | 4/35 |
| Clinton McKay | 15 | 16 | 24.25 | 7.21 | 3/20 |
Recent matches at Grace Road
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2026 | Leicestershire 156/8 (20 ov) Durham 160/2 (15 ov) | Durham won by 8 wickets |
| 28 Jun 2026 | Nottinghamshire 209/4 (20 ov) Leicestershire 135 (17.5 ov) | Nottinghamshire won by 74 runs |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Leicestershire 156/7 (20 ov) Lancashire 160/5 (18.5 ov) | Lancashire won by 5 wickets |
| 7 Jun 2026 | Leicestershire 147/8 (20 ov) Yorkshire 135 (19.5 ov) | Leicestershire won by 12 runs |
| 27 May 2026 | Derbyshire 230/5 (20 ov) Leicestershire 145 (15.2 ov) | Derbyshire won by 85 runs |
| 22 May 2026 | Worcestershire 188/9 (20 ov) Leicestershire 170/4 (20 ov) | Worcestershire won by 18 runs |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Leicestershire 185 (18.5 ov) Yorkshire 188/8 (20 ov) | Yorkshire won by 2 wickets |
| 10 Jul 2025 | Northamptonshire 171/7 (20 ov) Leicestershire 173/4 (16.1 ov) | Leicestershire won by 6 wickets |
| 4 Jul 2025 | Leicestershire 154 (19.3 ov) Birmingham Bears 158/4 (18.2 ov) | Birmingham Bears won by 6 wickets |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Nottinghamshire 156 (19.3 ov) Leicestershire 160/6 (17.4 ov) | Leicestershire won by 4 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Grace Road in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Grace Road in T20 matches is 167.6 runs, from 74 innings between 2014 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Grace Road in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 255/2 by Yorkshire against Leicestershire on 23 July 2019.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Grace Road in T20 matches?
In the 76 matches with a result, teams batting first won 33 (43%) and teams batting second won 43 (57%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Grace Road in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 82 by Northamptonshire against Leicestershire on 4 July 2014.
What is the highest successful run chase at Grace Road in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 192.
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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.