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Headingley Test average score and records
Data through 19 August 2026Last updated 19 August 2026
The average first-innings score at Headingley is 285.3, based on 19 completed first innings across 19 matches played between 2003 and 2026. That is 58.4 runs lower than the Test average of 343.7 across all grounds in the data. In 18 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 7 wins batting first against 11 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 47% of the time, and the toss winner won 50% of decided matches.
Matches
19
2003–2026
Avg 1st innings
285.3
19 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
335.8
19 innings
Won chasing
61%
11 of 18 results
Toss winner won
50%
9 of 18
Highest and lowest totals at Headingley (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 570/7 | West Indies | 2007-05-25 | Won | |
| Pakistan | 538 | England | 2006-08-04 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 522 | England | 2008-07-18 | Won | |
| England | 515 | Pakistan | 2006-08-04 | Won | |
| England | 490/8 | West Indies | 2017-08-25 | Lost |
Most runs at Headingley in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Root | 20 | 829 | 46.06 | 56.7 | 121 | 2 | 6 |
| Alastair Cook | 19 | 718 | 37.79 | 44.4 | 130 | 1 | 3 |
| Kevin Pietersen | 7 | 596 | 85.14 | 82.9 | 226 | 3 | 0 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 13 | 590 | 53.64 | 78.2 | 162 | 2 | 2 |
| Ben Stokes | 12 | 512 | 46.55 | 65.6 | 135 | 2 | 2 |
| Ian Bell | 15 | 309 | 22.07 | 47.6 | 119 | 1 | 1 |
| Stuart Broad | 18 | 293 | 19.53 | 83.2 | 67 | 0 | 2 |
| Matthew Prior | 9 | 289 | 48.17 | 70.5 | 75 | 0 | 2 |
| Andrew Strauss | 9 | 288 | 32.00 | 52.1 | 116 | 1 | 0 |
| Harry Brook | 5 | 268 | 53.60 | 86.5 | 99 | 0 | 3 |
Most wickets at Headingley in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Broad | 23 | 54 | 26.63 | 3.49 | 6/91 |
| James Anderson | 20 | 43 | 26.21 | 2.92 | 5/16 |
| Ollie Robinson | 5 | 15 | 13.27 | 2.61 | 5/51 |
| JC Tongue | 4 | 15 | 16.47 | 4.56 | 5/46 |
| Chris Woakes | 10 | 15 | 37.93 | 3.78 | 3/55 |
| Jacques Kallis | 6 | 13 | 15.92 | 2.65 | 6/54 |
| Liam Plunkett | 4 | 13 | 18.15 | 3.64 | 5/64 |
| Trent Boult | 6 | 13 | 29.77 | 3.49 | 5/57 |
| Ben Stokes | 10 | 13 | 37.54 | 3.52 | 4/66 |
| Mark Wood | 4 | 12 | 21.58 | 4.20 | 5/34 |
Recent matches at Headingley
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2026 | Pakistan 171 & 135 England 409 | England won by an innings and 103 runs |
| 20 Jun 2025 | India 471 & 364 England 465 & 373/5 | England won by 5 wickets |
| 6 Jul 2023 | Australia 263 & 224 England 237 & 254/7 | England won by 3 wickets |
| 23 Jun 2022 | New Zealand 329 & 326 England 360 & 296/3 | England won by 7 wickets |
| 25 Aug 2021 | India 78 & 278 England 432 | England won by an innings and 76 runs |
| 22 Aug 2019 | England 67 & 362/9 Australia 179 & 246 | England won by 1 wicket |
| 1 Jun 2018 | Pakistan 174 & 134 England 363 | England won by an innings and 55 runs |
| 25 Aug 2017 | England 258 & 490/8d West Indies 427 & 322/5 | West Indies won by 5 wickets |
| 19 May 2016 | England 298 Sri Lanka 91 & 119 | England won by an innings and 88 runs |
| 29 May 2015 | England 350 & 255 New Zealand 350 & 454/8d | New Zealand won by 199 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Headingley in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Headingley in Test matches is 285.3 runs, from 19 innings between 2003 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Headingley in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 570/7 by England against West Indies on 25 May 2007.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Headingley in Test matches?
In the 18 matches with a result, teams batting first won 7 (39%) and teams batting second won 11 (61%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Headingley in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 67 by England against Australia on 22 August 2019.
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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.