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Sophia Gardens One-Day Cup (England) stats: average score and records
Data through 9 August 2026Last updated 9 August 2026
Across 33 matches at Sophia Gardens from 2014 to 2026, sides batting first made 259.8 on average in completed innings (28 innings). For comparison, the average across every One-Day Cup (England) ground in the data is 275.3, so Sophia Gardens is 15.4 runs below it. In 31 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 16 wins batting first against 15 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 14 of 31 decided matches (45%).
Matches
33
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
259.8
28 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
233.2
28 innings
Won chasing
48%
15 of 31 results
Toss winner won
45%
14 of 31
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 195.3 |
| 2015 | 302.5 |
| 2016 | 295.0 |
| 2017 | 309.5 |
| 2018 | 281.7 |
| 2019 | 293.5 |
| 2021 | 189.0 |
| 2023 | 278.5 |
| 2025 | 276.0 |
| 2026 | 295.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Sophia Gardens (One-Day Cup (England))
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glamorgan | 343/5 | 47.4 | Northamptonshire | 2023-08-22 | Won |
| Northamptonshire | 340/5 | 50 | Glamorgan | 2023-08-22 | Lost |
| Somerset | 338/3 | 50 | Glamorgan | 2017-05-05 | Won |
| Essex | 326/7 | 50 | Glamorgan | 2019-04-17 | Won |
| Glamorgan | 321/7 | 49.4 | Kent | 2015-07-28 | Won |
Most runs at Sophia Gardens in One-Day Cup (England) matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Ingram | 18 | 968 | 56.94 | 92.2 | 142 | 3 | 5 |
| KS Carlson | 19 | 537 | 31.59 | 97.1 | 64 | 0 | 5 |
| Chris Cooke | 17 | 448 | 29.87 | 92.0 | 94 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacques Rudolph | 12 | 428 | 38.91 | 67.9 | 101 | 1 | 4 |
| David Lloyd | 18 | 420 | 26.25 | 84.8 | 92 | 0 | 2 |
| Billy Root | 12 | 353 | 32.09 | 77.8 | 66 | 0 | 3 |
| WD Bragg | 10 | 312 | 31.20 | 74.3 | 75 | 0 | 3 |
| GG Wagg | 11 | 309 | 30.90 | 98.4 | 62 | 0 | 3 |
| Timm van der Gugten | 11 | 297 | 42.43 | 109.2 | 118 | 1 | 0 |
| NJ Selman | 8 | 293 | 41.86 | 72.9 | 92 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at Sophia Gardens in One-Day Cup (England) matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hogan | 19 | 31 | 22.03 | 4.12 | 4/41 |
| Timm van der Gugten | 13 | 17 | 35.24 | 5.13 | 3/33 |
| JM Cooke | 6 | 15 | 12.47 | 4.17 | 5/61 |
| AW Gorvin | 9 | 12 | 28.50 | 5.67 | 4/35 |
| Colin Ingram | 12 | 11 | 31.09 | 5.43 | 3/24 |
| CAJ Meschede | 10 | 11 | 38.27 | 5.33 | 2/23 |
| Marchant de Lange | 7 | 11 | 39.55 | 7.02 | 3/37 |
| GG Wagg | 12 | 11 | 43.82 | 5.02 | 2/17 |
| BI Kellaway | 5 | 10 | 19.80 | 5.66 | 3/33 |
| DA Cosker | 8 | 10 | 30.20 | 4.63 | 3/33 |
Recent matches at Sophia Gardens
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 2026 | Worcestershire 278/9 (50 ov) Glamorgan 281/8 (50 ov) | Glamorgan won by 2 wickets |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Essex 312 (47.1 ov) Glamorgan 309/7 (50 ov) | Essex won by 3 runs |
| 26 Aug 2025 | Leicestershire 274 (49.4 ov) Glamorgan 278/3 (45.4 ov) | Glamorgan won by 7 wickets |
| 17 Aug 2025 | Glamorgan 278/9 (50 ov) Nottinghamshire 282/3 (46.3 ov) | Nottinghamshire won by 7 wickets |
| 18 Aug 2024 | Glamorgan 247/9 (50 ov) Warwickshire 208 (46.1 ov) | Glamorgan won by 39 runs |
| 14 Aug 2024 | Glamorgan 230/9 (47 ov) Yorkshire 168 (42 ov) | Glamorgan won by 62 runs |
| 25 Jul 2024 | Glamorgan 187/8 (33 ov) Gloucestershire 160 (30.1 ov) | Glamorgan won by 27 runs |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Northamptonshire 340/5 (50 ov) Glamorgan 343/5 (47.4 ov) | Glamorgan won by 5 wickets |
| 16 Aug 2023 | Glamorgan 217 (46 ov) Gloucestershire 218/5 (46.1 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 5 wickets |
| 10 Aug 2022 | Yorkshire 257/9 (50 ov) Glamorgan 234 (48.5 ov) | Yorkshire won by 23 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Sophia Gardens in One-Day Cup (England) matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Sophia Gardens in One-Day Cup (England) matches is 259.8 runs, from 28 innings between 2014 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Sophia Gardens in One-Day Cup (England) matches?
The highest total in the data is 343/5 by Glamorgan against Northamptonshire on 22 August 2023.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Sophia Gardens in One-Day Cup (England) matches?
In the 31 matches with a result, teams batting first won 16 (52%) and teams batting second won 15 (48%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Sophia Gardens in One-Day Cup (England) matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 73 by Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan on 8 August 2021.
What is the highest successful run chase at Sophia Gardens in One-Day Cup (England) matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 343.
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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.