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College Ground cricket stats and records
Data through 20 August 2026Last updated 20 August 2026
College Ground has hosted 53 matches in the data (2014–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 257.7 from 47 innings. In 44 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 21 wins batting first against 23 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 70% of the time, and the toss winner won 50% of decided matches.
Matches
53
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
257.7
47 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
246.2
47 innings
Won chasing
52%
23 of 44 results
Toss winner won
50%
22 of 44
College Ground average scores by format
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st inns | Won batting first | Won chasing | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 22 | 308.9 | 9 | 8 | 557 |
| T20 (leagues & domestic) | 18 | 173.8 | 7 | 7 | 212 |
| List A | 8 | 281.2 | 3 | 5 | 341 |
| Women's List A | 4 | 250.0 | 2 | 2 | 283 |
| Women's T20 (leagues & domestic) | 1 | 132.0 | 0 | 1 | 136 |
Highest and lowest totals at College Ground
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire | 610/5 | Glamorgan | 2024-06-30 | Tied | |
| Glamorgan | 592 | Gloucestershire | 2024-06-30 | Tied | |
| Lancashire | 557 | Gloucestershire | 2025-07-22 | Won | |
| Gloucestershire | 504/9 | Leicestershire | 2019-07-15 | Won | |
| Hampshire | 486/7 | Gloucestershire | 2021-07-11 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glamorgan | 85 | 15.5 | Gloucestershire | 2024-07-14 | Lost |
| Middlesex | 101 | Gloucestershire | 2021-07-05 | Lost | |
| Hampshire | 116 | 20 | Gloucestershire | 2015-07-14 | Lost |
| Glamorgan | 117 | Gloucestershire | 2017-07-03 | Lost | |
| Gloucestershire | 141 | Glamorgan | 2017-07-03 | Won |
Most runs at College Ground
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Hammond | 36 | 1,319 | 37.69 | 56.8 | 169 | 3 | 8 |
| James Bracey | 38 | 1,262 | 35.06 | 67.7 | 204 | 3 | 6 |
| Jack Taylor | 35 | 1,194 | 39.80 | 86.1 | 156 | 2 | 6 |
| Chris Dent | 35 | 1,092 | 35.23 | 56.1 | 135 | 3 | 6 |
| OJ Price | 27 | 979 | 37.65 | 51.7 | 116 | 3 | 4 |
| Michael Klinger | 21 | 733 | 40.72 | 80.9 | 98 | 0 | 6 |
| Ryan Higgins | 22 | 678 | 33.90 | 77.0 | 105 | 1 | 4 |
| Cameron Bancroft | 20 | 673 | 37.39 | 72.0 | 184 | 1 | 4 |
| Benny Howell | 28 | 651 | 26.04 | 67.5 | 102 | 1 | 1 |
| Gareth Roderick | 18 | 552 | 36.80 | 54.1 | 81 | 0 | 6 |
Most wickets at College Ground
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Payne | 29 | 50 | 22.64 | 3.79 | 5/36 |
| Matt Taylor | 27 | 50 | 24.08 | 3.59 | 5/40 |
| Benny Howell | 27 | 47 | 15.11 | 4.23 | 5/18 |
| Craig Miles | 21 | 46 | 22.93 | 3.94 | 5/28 |
| Ryan Higgins | 24 | 44 | 25.64 | 3.50 | 5/71 |
| Tom Smith | 25 | 27 | 30.52 | 4.30 | 4/26 |
| LC Norwell | 16 | 26 | 28.85 | 3.46 | 6/38 |
| J Leach | 8 | 17 | 22.00 | 2.85 | 6/79 |
| Paul van Meekeren | 6 | 17 | 25.65 | 5.55 | 5/73 |
| Zaman Akhter | 8 | 17 | 30.18 | 4.04 | 4/47 |
Recent matches at College Ground
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2026 | Gloucestershire 150 & 395/7d Worcestershire 267 & 281/2 | Worcestershire won by 8 wickets |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Northamptonshire 308 (46.4 ov) Gloucestershire 309/7 (49.2 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 3 wickets |
| 9 Aug 2026 | Nottinghamshire 279 (48.3 ov) Gloucestershire 282/6 (49.1 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 4 wickets |
| 5 Aug 2025 | Gloucestershire 341/8 (50 ov) Derbyshire 282 (45.5 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 59 runs |
| 29 Jul 2025 | Middlesex 445 Gloucestershire 404/9 | Match drawn |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Lancashire 557 & 111/1 Gloucestershire 381 & 285 | Lancashire won by 9 wickets |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Gloucestershire 185/5 (20 ov) Sussex 189/6 (20 ov) | Sussex won by 4 wickets |
| 14 Jul 2024 | Gloucestershire 206/6 (20 ov) Glamorgan 85 (15.5 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 121 runs |
| 11 Jul 2024 | Middlesex 181/8 (20 ov) Gloucestershire 152 (19.5 ov) | Middlesex won by 29 runs |
| 10 Jul 2024 | Western Storm Women 217 (46.5 ov) The Blaze Women 220/5 (42.3 ov) | The Blaze won by 5 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at College Ground?
The average completed first-innings score at College Ground is 257.7 runs, from 47 innings between 2014 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at College Ground?
The highest total in the data is 610/5 by Gloucestershire against Glamorgan on 30 June 2024.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at College Ground?
In the 44 matches with a result, teams batting first won 21 (48%) and teams batting second won 23 (52%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at College Ground?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 85 by Glamorgan against Gloucestershire on 14 July 2024.
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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.