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Sophia Gardens ICC Champions Trophy stats: average score and records
Data through 14 June 2017Last updated 14 June 2017
Sophia Gardens has hosted 9 Champions Trophy matches in the data (2013–2017), and the average completed first-innings score is 230.1 from 8 innings. That is 1.7 runs lower than the ICC Champions Trophy average of 231.8 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 3 of 8 matches with a result (38%), and teams batting second won 5 (62%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 78% of the time, and the toss winner won 38% of decided matches.
Matches
9
2013–2017
Avg 1st innings
230.1
8 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
216.0
8 innings
Won chasing
62%
5 of 8 results
Toss winner won
38%
3 of 8
Scoring by phase at Cardiff
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 16 | 48.6 | 1.44 | 4.86 |
| Middle overs | 16 | 138.8 | 4.56 | 5.12 |
| Death overs | 10 | 57.0 | 3.00 | 6.68 |
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 (Champions Trophy)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 331/7 | 50 | South Africa | 2013-06-06 | Won |
| England | 310 | 49.3 | New Zealand | 2017-06-06 | Won |
| South Africa | 305 | 50 | India | 2013-06-06 | Lost |
| Bangladesh | 268/5 | 47.2 | New Zealand | 2017-06-09 | Won |
| New Zealand | 265/8 | 50 | Bangladesh | 2017-06-09 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 138 | 37.5 | New Zealand | 2013-06-09 | Lost |
| England | 169 | 23.3 | New Zealand | 2013-06-16 | Won |
| England | 211 | 49.5 | Pakistan | 2017-06-14 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 223 | 44.3 | England | 2017-06-06 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 236 | 49.2 | Pakistan | 2017-06-12 | Lost |
Most runs at Sophia Gardens in Champions Trophy matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 4 | 227 | 56.75 | 93.4 | 87 | 0 | 3 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 2 | 182 | 91.00 | 97.8 | 114 | 1 | 1 |
| Joe Root | 3 | 148 | 49.33 | 91.9 | 64 | 0 | 1 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 1 | 114 | 114.00 | 99.1 | 114 | 1 | 0 |
| Azhar Ali | 2 | 110 | 55.00 | 73.3 | 76 | 0 | 1 |
| AB de Villiers | 2 | 107 | 53.50 | 110.3 | 70 | 0 | 1 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 2 | 107 | 53.50 | 113.8 | 57 | 0 | 2 |
| Ross Taylor | 4 | 105 | 26.25 | 69.5 | 63 | 0 | 1 |
| Mahmudullah | 1 | 102 | – | 95.3 | 102 | 1 | 0 |
| Angelo Mathews | 3 | 99 | 33.00 | 55.9 | 51 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Sophia Gardens in Champions Trophy matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell McClenaghan | 2 | 7 | 11.29 | 5.71 | 4/43 |
| Kyle Mills | 2 | 6 | 7.33 | 4.19 | 4/30 |
| Hasan Ali | 2 | 6 | 13.00 | 3.90 | 3/35 |
| Junaid Khan | 2 | 5 | 16.40 | 4.35 | 3/40 |
| Ishant Sharma | 2 | 5 | 19.80 | 5.82 | 3/33 |
| Tim Southee | 3 | 5 | 22.80 | 4.47 | 3/45 |
| Lasith Malinga | 3 | 5 | 28.00 | 5.03 | 4/34 |
| Liam Plunkett | 2 | 4 | 22.00 | 5.68 | 4/55 |
| Ryan McLaren | 2 | 4 | 26.00 | 7.90 | 3/70 |
| Adam Milne | 2 | 4 | 34.25 | 7.09 | 3/79 |
Recent matches at Sophia Gardens
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2017 | England 211 (49.5 ov) Pakistan 215/2 (37.1 ov) | Pakistan won by 8 wickets |
| 12 Jun 2017 | Pakistan 237/7 (44.5 ov) Sri Lanka 236 (49.2 ov) | Pakistan won by 3 wickets |
| 9 Jun 2017 | Bangladesh 268/5 (47.2 ov) New Zealand 265/8 (50 ov) | Bangladesh won by 5 wickets |
| 6 Jun 2017 | England 310 (49.3 ov) New Zealand 223 (44.3 ov) | England won by 87 runs |
| 20 Jun 2013 | India 182/2 (35 ov) Sri Lanka 181/8 (50 ov) | India won by 8 wickets |
| 16 Jun 2013 | England 169 (23.3 ov) New Zealand 159/8 (24 ov) | England won by 10 runs |
| 14 Jun 2013 | South Africa 230/6 (31 ov) West Indies 190/6 (26.1 ov) | Match tied |
| 9 Jun 2013 | New Zealand 139/9 (36.3 ov) Sri Lanka 138 (37.5 ov) | New Zealand won by 1 wicket |
| 6 Jun 2013 | India 331/7 (50 ov) South Africa 305 (50 ov) | India won by 26 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Sophia Gardens in Champions Trophy matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Sophia Gardens in Champions Trophy matches is 230.1 runs, from 8 innings between 2013 and 2017. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Sophia Gardens in Champions Trophy matches?
The highest total in the data is 331/7 by India against South Africa on 6 June 2013.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Sophia Gardens in Champions Trophy matches?
In the 8 matches with a result, teams batting first won 3 (38%) and teams batting second won 5 (62%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Sophia Gardens in Champions Trophy matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 138 by Sri Lanka against New Zealand on 9 June 2013.
What is the highest successful run chase at Sophia Gardens in Champions Trophy matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 268.
Also known as: Cardiff, SWALEC Stadium.
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.