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Kennington Oval ODI average score and records
Data through 27 September 2026Last updated 27 September 2026
Across 49 matches at Kennington Oval from 2003 to 2026, sides batting first made 261.9 on average in completed innings (40 innings). That is 11.6 runs higher than the ODI average of 250.4 across all grounds in the data. In 47 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 19 wins batting first against 28 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 27 of 47 decided matches (57%).
Matches
49
2003–2026
Avg 1st innings
261.9
40 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
225.7
40 innings
Won chasing
60%
28 of 47 results
Toss winner won
57%
27 of 47
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 224.5 |
| 2004 | 251.0 |
| 2005 | 209.0 |
| 2008 | 270.5 |
| 2010 | 265.5 |
| 2012 | 233.3 |
| 2013 | 224.8 |
| 2017 | 290.8 |
| 2019 | 314.2 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at The Oval
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 80 | 48.6 | 1.29 | 4.86 |
| Middle overs | 80 | 147.0 | 3.74 | 5.12 |
| Death overs | 66 | 58.5 | 2.53 | 7.40 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Kennington Oval (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 398/5 | 50 | England | 2015-06-12 | Won |
| England | 368 | 48.1 | New Zealand | 2023-09-13 | Won |
| England | 365/9 | 46 | New Zealand | 2015-06-12 | Lost |
| West Indies | 356/5 | 50 | England | 2017-09-27 | Lost |
| England | 355/7 | 50 | Sri Lanka | 2026-09-27 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 110 | 25.2 | India | 2022-07-12 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 121 | 27 | England | 2011-06-28 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 132 | 29.1 | England | 2026-09-27 | Lost |
| United States of America | 137 | 42.3 | New Zealand | 2004-09-10 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 144 | 27.5 | England | 2014-05-22 | Lost |
Most runs at Kennington Oval in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eoin Morgan | 15 | 705 | 64.09 | 104.8 | 88 | 0 | 7 |
| Joe Root | 14 | 614 | 51.17 | 89.4 | 133 | 1 | 5 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 6 | 474 | 118.50 | 94.2 | 125 | 3 | 1 |
| Ian Bell | 12 | 473 | 39.42 | 80.2 | 75 | 0 | 4 |
| Marcus Trescothick | 7 | 440 | 88.00 | 99.8 | 114 | 3 | 1 |
| Jason Roy | 8 | 400 | 50.00 | 117.3 | 162 | 1 | 3 |
| Jonathan Trott | 8 | 325 | 54.17 | 73.0 | 82 | 0 | 3 |
| Ben Stokes | 5 | 319 | 63.80 | 126.6 | 182 | 1 | 1 |
| Ravi Bopara | 9 | 291 | 41.57 | 83.1 | 82 | 0 | 2 |
| Rohit Sharma | 6 | 275 | 55.00 | 96.2 | 78 | 0 | 4 |
Most wickets at Kennington Oval in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson | 15 | 30 | 19.27 | 4.53 | 4/18 |
| Liam Plunkett | 8 | 12 | 35.50 | 6.66 | 4/59 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 5 | 11 | 20.73 | 5.14 | 6/19 |
| Lasith Malinga | 8 | 11 | 42.00 | 6.42 | 3/40 |
| Stuart Broad | 12 | 11 | 49.36 | 5.15 | 3/50 |
| Andrew Flintoff | 7 | 10 | 26.40 | 4.36 | 3/38 |
| Steve Harmison | 6 | 10 | 26.40 | 4.65 | 4/39 |
| Graeme Swann | 9 | 10 | 33.70 | 4.43 | 3/18 |
| Tim Bresnan | 8 | 10 | 36.60 | 5.33 | 3/51 |
| Trent Boult | 3 | 9 | 16.44 | 5.07 | 5/51 |
Recent matches at Kennington Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2026 | England 355/7 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 132 (29.1 ov) | England won by 223 runs |
| 3 Jun 2025 | West Indies 251/9 (40 ov) England 246/3 (29.4 ov) | England won by 7 wickets (D/L) |
| 13 Sep 2023 | England 368 (48.1 ov) New Zealand 187 (39 ov) | England won by 181 runs |
| 12 Jul 2022 | England 110 (25.2 ov) India 114/0 (18.4 ov) | India won by 10 wickets |
| 1 Jul 2021 | Sri Lanka 241/9 (50 ov) England 244/2 (43 ov) | England won by 8 wickets |
| 15 Jun 2019 | Australia 334/7 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 247 (45.5 ov) | Australia won by 87 runs |
| 9 Jun 2019 | Australia 316 (50 ov) India 352/5 (50 ov) | India won by 36 runs |
| 5 Jun 2019 | Bangladesh 244 (49.2 ov) New Zealand 248/8 (47.1 ov) | New Zealand won by 2 wickets |
| 2 Jun 2019 | Bangladesh 330/6 (50 ov) South Africa 309/8 (50 ov) | Bangladesh won by 21 runs |
| 30 May 2019 | England 311/8 (50 ov) South Africa 207 (39.5 ov) | England won by 104 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Kennington Oval in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Kennington Oval in ODI matches is 261.9 runs, from 40 innings between 2003 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Kennington Oval in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 398/5 by New Zealand against England on 12 June 2015.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Kennington Oval in ODI matches?
In the 47 matches with a result, teams batting first won 19 (40%) and teams batting second won 28 (60%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Kennington Oval in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 110 by England against India on 12 July 2022.
What is the highest successful run chase at Kennington Oval in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 322.
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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.