Cork, Ireland · Inter-Provincial Cup
Mardyke Inter-Provincial Cup stats: average score and records
Data through 13 August 2025Last updated 13 August 2025
The average first-innings score at Mardyke is 228.9, based on 9 completed first innings across 11 matches played between 2021 and 2025. That is 27.6 runs lower than the Inter-Provincial Cup average of 256.5 across all grounds in the data. In 10 matches with a winner, neither side came out ahead more often: 5 wins batting first against 5 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 91% of the time, and the toss winner won 60% of decided matches.
Matches
11
2021–2025
Avg 1st innings
228.9
9 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
191.6
9 innings
Won chasing
50%
5 of 10 results
Toss winner won
60%
6 of 10
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 196.0 |
| 2024 | 208.0 |
| 2025 | 266.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Mardyke (Inter-Provincial Cup)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Knights | 302/9 | 50 | Munster Reds | 2023-08-15 | Won |
| North-West Warriors | 292/6 | 47.1 | Munster Reds | 2021-06-15 | Won |
| Munster Reds | 289/6 | 50 | North-West Warriors | 2021-06-15 | Lost |
| Munster Reds | 287 | 50 | Leinster Lightning | 2025-08-13 | Won |
| Munster Reds | 265/7 | 49 | Northern Knights | 2022-05-24 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munster Reds | 90 | 32.3 | North-West Warriors | 2022-05-19 | Lost |
| Munster Reds | 119 | 26.1 | Leinster Lightning | 2024-08-08 | Lost |
| Leinster Lightning | 135 | 37.1 | Munster Reds | 2022-06-07 | No result |
| Leinster Lightning | 137 | 31.2 | Munster Reds | 2023-08-17 | Lost |
| Munster Reds | 149 | 40.2 | North-West Warriors | 2023-05-15 | Lost |
Most runs at Mardyke in Inter-Provincial Cup matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Kane | 7 | 201 | 28.71 | 78.5 | 78 | 0 | 2 |
| Gareth Delany | 5 | 174 | 34.80 | 80.6 | 70 | 0 | 2 |
| L McCarthy | 7 | 171 | 28.50 | 110.3 | 74 | 0 | 1 |
| Mark Adair | 2 | 169 | 84.50 | 145.7 | 108 | 1 | 1 |
| Andy McBrine | 3 | 150 | 50.00 | 82.4 | 100 | 1 | 0 |
| M Commins | 6 | 148 | 24.67 | 66.7 | 79 | 0 | 1 |
| AR Frost | 4 | 144 | 48.00 | 71.3 | 55 | 0 | 1 |
| Andy Balbirnie | 3 | 121 | 40.33 | 71.6 | 101 | 1 | 0 |
| G Kennedy | 2 | 116 | 116.00 | 81.1 | 64 | 0 | 2 |
| Lorcan Tucker | 3 | 112 | 37.33 | 100.9 | 63 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Mardyke in Inter-Provincial Cup matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L McCarthy | 8 | 18 | 16.28 | 4.75 | 5/31 |
| J Manley | 7 | 13 | 26.54 | 5.48 | 4/30 |
| C Campher | 5 | 11 | 17.00 | 4.33 | 3/24 |
| M Frost | 8 | 9 | 29.67 | 5.34 | 5/42 |
| B White | 7 | 9 | 35.56 | 5.70 | 3/63 |
| Tyrone Kane | 6 | 8 | 22.25 | 4.17 | 2/24 |
| Andy McBrine | 3 | 7 | 14.43 | 3.74 | 3/46 |
| Gareth Delany | 5 | 7 | 19.57 | 6.13 | 3/24 |
| F Hand | 5 | 6 | 30.00 | 5.14 | 3/39 |
| R Wilson | 2 | 5 | 14.40 | 5.14 | 3/52 |
Recent matches at Mardyke
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2025 | Munster Reds 287 (50 ov) Leinster Lightning 261 (48.1 ov) | Munster Reds won by 26 runs |
| 13 May 2025 | North-West Warriors 245/6 (50 ov) Munster Reds 248/7 (48 ov) | Munster Reds won by 3 wickets |
| 22 Aug 2024 | Northern Knights 174 (32.4 ov) Munster Reds 176/7 (42.1 ov) | Munster Reds won by 3 wickets |
| 8 Aug 2024 | Leinster Lightning 242 (44.3 ov) Munster Reds 119 (26.1 ov) | Leinster Lightning won by 123 runs |
| 17 Aug 2023 | Leinster Lightning 137 (31.2 ov) Munster Reds 138/3 (25.4 ov) | Munster Reds won by 7 wickets |
| 15 Aug 2023 | Northern Knights 302/9 (50 ov) Munster Reds 250 (44.4 ov) | Northern Knights won by 52 runs |
| 15 May 2023 | Munster Reds 149 (40.2 ov) North-West Warriors 150/4 (39.1 ov) | North-West Warriors won by 6 wickets |
| 7 Jun 2022 | Leinster Lightning 135 (37.1 ov) Munster Reds 55/3 (13.2 ov) | No result |
| 24 May 2022 | Munster Reds 265/7 (49 ov) Northern Knights 246 (45.2 ov) | Munster Reds won by 19 runs (D/L) |
| 19 May 2022 | North-West Warriors 235 (49.1 ov) Munster Reds 90 (32.3 ov) | North-West Warriors won by 145 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Mardyke in Inter-Provincial Cup matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Mardyke in Inter-Provincial Cup matches is 228.9 runs, from 9 innings between 2021 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Mardyke in Inter-Provincial Cup matches?
The highest total in the data is 302/9 by Northern Knights against Munster Reds on 15 August 2023.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Mardyke in Inter-Provincial Cup matches?
In the 10 matches with a result, teams batting first won 5 (50%) and teams batting second won 5 (50%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Mardyke in Inter-Provincial Cup matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 90 by Munster Reds against North-West Warriors on 19 May 2022.
What is the highest successful run chase at Mardyke in Inter-Provincial Cup matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 292.
More grounds in Ireland
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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.