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Sophia Gardens T20 Blast stats: average score and records
Data through 8 July 2026Last updated 8 July 2026
Across 83 matches at Sophia Gardens from 2014 to 2026, sides batting first made 165.1 on average in completed innings (71 innings). That is 7.0 runs lower than the T20 Blast average of 172.1 across all grounds in the data. In 77 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 38 wins batting first against 39 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 50 of 77 decided matches (65%).
Matches
83
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
165.1
71 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
149.9
71 innings
Won chasing
51%
39 of 77 results
Toss winner won
65%
50 of 77
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 159.2 |
| 2015 | 144.4 |
| 2016 | 143.0 |
| 2017 | 145.0 |
| 2018 | 178.0 |
| 2019 | 171.7 |
| 2020 | 152.2 |
| 2021 | 165.9 |
| 2022 | 145.0 |
| 2023 | 198.1 |
| 2024 | 189.6 |
| 2025 | 162.6 |
| 2026 | 173.8 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Cardiff
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 150 | 50.3 | 1.62 | 8.41 |
| Middle overs | 148 | 68.5 | 2.72 | 7.88 |
| Death overs | 134 | 39.5 | 2.43 | 9.19 |
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 (Vitality Blast)
Most runs at Sophia Gardens in Vitality Blast matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Ingram | 60 | 1,673 | 34.14 | 149.1 | 89 | 0 | 13 |
| KS Carlson | 45 | 1,146 | 26.65 | 160.5 | 135 | 2 | 3 |
| Chris Cooke | 59 | 1,144 | 26.00 | 133.2 | 72 | 0 | 2 |
| David Lloyd | 36 | 892 | 26.24 | 137.2 | 97 | 0 | 6 |
| Sam Northeast | 21 | 672 | 39.53 | 125.1 | 89 | 0 | 5 |
| Jacques Rudolph | 25 | 594 | 34.94 | 108.8 | 65 | 0 | 4 |
| WT Smale | 19 | 437 | 23.00 | 137.0 | 62 | 0 | 2 |
| DA Douthwaite | 29 | 361 | 15.04 | 131.8 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 11 | 330 | 33.00 | 129.9 | 93 | 0 | 3 |
| GG Wagg | 22 | 306 | 20.40 | 120.5 | 53 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at Sophia Gardens in Vitality Blast matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timm van der Gugten | 47 | 50 | 26.18 | 8.58 | 4/17 |
| Michael Hogan | 40 | 49 | 20.20 | 7.55 | 5/17 |
| DA Douthwaite | 39 | 49 | 22.57 | 8.54 | 4/22 |
| Mason Crane | 21 | 29 | 21.21 | 7.69 | 4/24 |
| GG Wagg | 32 | 28 | 27.00 | 8.17 | 4/27 |
| Andrew Salter | 38 | 27 | 34.00 | 8.05 | 4/12 |
| P Sisodiya | 22 | 25 | 25.00 | 7.72 | 3/26 |
| Marchant de Lange | 19 | 21 | 24.76 | 8.30 | 4/20 |
| RAJ Smith | 21 | 21 | 29.14 | 8.54 | 3/21 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 7 | 17 | 14.35 | 9.45 | 6/21 |
Recent matches at Sophia Gardens
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2026 | Northamptonshire 217/7 (20 ov) Glamorgan 164 (18.3 ov) | Northamptonshire won by 53 runs |
| 5 Jul 2026 | Worcestershire 161/9 (20 ov) Glamorgan 146 (19.2 ov) | Worcestershire won by 15 runs |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Warwickshire 184/4 (20 ov) Glamorgan 187/3 (18.5 ov) | Glamorgan won by 7 wickets |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Middlesex 153/7 (20 ov) Glamorgan 159/4 (17.3 ov) | Glamorgan won by 6 wickets |
| 29 May 2026 | Somerset 171/9 (20 ov) Glamorgan 175/3 (13.5 ov) | Glamorgan won by 7 wickets |
| 23 May 2026 | Glamorgan 157/8 (20 ov) Gloucestershire 158/8 (20 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 2 wickets |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Glamorgan 184/9 (20 ov) Middlesex 132 (18.5 ov) | Glamorgan won by 52 runs |
| 13 Jul 2025 | Gloucestershire 175/6 (20 ov) Glamorgan 135 (18.1 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 40 runs |
| 6 Jul 2025 | Kent 118/9 (20 ov) Glamorgan 122/4 (11.4 ov) | Glamorgan won by 6 wickets |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Glamorgan 130/9 (20 ov) Somerset 131/4 (16.4 ov) | Somerset won by 6 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Sophia Gardens in Vitality Blast matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Sophia Gardens in Vitality Blast matches is 165.1 runs, from 71 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 Vitality Blast matches?
The highest total in the data is 243/4 by Glamorgan against Somerset on 19 July 2024.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Sophia Gardens in Vitality Blast matches?
In the 77 matches with a result, teams batting first won 38 (49%) and teams batting second won 39 (51%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Sophia Gardens in Vitality Blast matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 90 by Glamorgan against Yorkshire on 11 August 2016.
What is the highest successful run chase at Sophia Gardens in Vitality Blast matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 191.
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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.