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County Ground, Chelmsford cricket stats and records
Data through 15 September 2026Last updated 15 September 2026
County Ground, Chelmsford has hosted 239 matches in the data (2014–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 247.6 from 227 innings. Teams batting first won 102 of 210 matches with a result (49%), and teams batting second won 108 (51%). The toss winner went on to win 107 of 210 decided matches (51%).
Matches
239
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
247.6
227 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
229.5
227 innings
Won chasing
51%
108 of 210 results
Toss winner won
51%
107 of 210
County Ground, Chelmsford average scores by format
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st inns | Won batting first | Won chasing | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 85 | 288.4 | 28 | 32 | 605 |
| List A | 53 | 288.0 | 31 | 20 | 417 |
| T20 (leagues & domestic) | 41 | 181.0 | 17 | 24 | 254 |
| Women's List A | 29 | 232.7 | 12 | 16 | 344 |
| Women's T20 (leagues & domestic) | 21 | 147.9 | 9 | 12 | 195 |
| Women's T20I | 6 | 147.3 | 3 | 3 | 188 |
| ODI | 3 | 274.0 | 1 | 1 | 320 |
| Women's ODI | 1 | 302.0 | 1 | 0 | 302 |
Highest and lowest totals at County Ground, Chelmsford
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 605/6 | Essex | 2022-07-25 | Drawn | |
| Essex | 602/6 | Warwickshire | 2025-07-29 | Drawn | |
| Essex | 601/5 | Worcestershire | 2016-08-31 | Won | |
| Durham | 587 | Essex | 2024-06-23 | Drawn | |
| Essex | 582/6 | Surrey | 2025-04-04 | Drawn |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northamptonshire | 45 | Essex | 2021-09-21 | Lost | |
| Yorkshire | 50 | Essex | 2018-05-04 | Won | |
| Essex | 59 | Lancashire | 2022-09-20 | Lost | |
| Leicestershire | 60 | Essex | 2026-05-15 | Lost | |
| Essex | 69 | 25.1 | Nottinghamshire | 2023-08-03 | Lost |
Most runs at County Ground, Chelmsford
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Westley | 190 | 6,730 | 39.13 | 58.7 | 254 | 16 | 31 |
| Alastair Cook | 88 | 4,186 | 52.99 | 54.0 | 193 | 13 | 18 |
| Nick Browne | 117 | 3,643 | 34.05 | 47.0 | 255 | 6 | 17 |
| Matt Critchley | 96 | 3,318 | 41.48 | 68.0 | 151 | 8 | 16 |
| Ravi Bopara | 77 | 3,067 | 44.45 | 57.6 | 192 | 6 | 20 |
| Dan Lawrence | 99 | 3,037 | 33.01 | 60.4 | 152 | 8 | 12 |
| Paul Walter | 101 | 2,994 | 33.64 | 66.7 | 158 | 4 | 15 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | 83 | 2,751 | 39.30 | 73.8 | 173 | 6 | 12 |
| Simon Harmer | 133 | 2,447 | 23.08 | 59.7 | 83 | 0 | 14 |
| Michael Pepper | 80 | 2,227 | 30.93 | 93.3 | 140 | 6 | 9 |
Most wickets at County Ground, Chelmsford
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Harmer | 176 | 421 | 22.08 | 3.06 | 9/80 |
| Jamie Porter | 164 | 330 | 22.52 | 3.32 | 7/41 |
| Jimmy Cook | 113 | 194 | 21.51 | 3.11 | 5/20 |
| Shane Snater | 96 | 124 | 26.74 | 4.00 | 6/10 |
| Matt Critchley | 92 | 119 | 31.34 | 4.62 | 5/28 |
| GR Napier | 41 | 78 | 23.47 | 3.56 | 5/43 |
| DD Masters | 35 | 71 | 19.68 | 2.97 | 7/52 |
| Ravi Bopara | 68 | 71 | 29.42 | 4.17 | 5/49 |
| Peter Siddle | 27 | 61 | 17.30 | 2.69 | 6/38 |
| Aaron Beard | 43 | 51 | 29.14 | 4.51 | 4/21 |
Recent matches at County Ground, Chelmsford
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2026 | Essex 134 & 189 Warwickshire 191 & 138/2 | Warwickshire won by 8 wickets |
| 9 Sep 2026 | Essex Women 241 (49.4 ov) Yorkshire Women 233 (49.5 ov) | Essex won by 8 runs |
| 6 Sep 2026 | Surrey Women 344/7 (50 ov) Essex Women 226 (45.5 ov) | Surrey won by 118 runs |
| 2 Sep 2026 | Sussex 275 & 230 Essex 177 & 281 | Sussex won by 47 runs |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Surrey 183 & 298/8 Essex 279 | Match drawn |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Essex Women 266/8 (50 ov) Somerset Women 267/2 (39.3 ov) | Somerset won by 8 wickets |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Essex 151 (40.2 ov) Yorkshire 155/3 (31.4 ov) | Yorkshire won by 7 wickets |
| 2 Aug 2026 | Essex 376/5 (50 ov) Worcestershire 269 (41.3 ov) | Essex won by 107 runs |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Essex 317 (49 ov) Hampshire 321/7 (47.4 ov) | Hampshire won by 3 wickets |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Essex 257/7 (50 ov) Derbyshire 248/9 (50 ov) | Essex won by 9 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at County Ground, Chelmsford?
The average completed first-innings score at County Ground, Chelmsford is 247.6 runs, from 227 innings between 2014 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at County Ground, Chelmsford?
The highest total in the data is 605/6 by Somerset against Essex on 25 July 2022.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at County Ground, Chelmsford?
In the 210 matches with a result, teams batting first won 102 (49%) and teams batting second won 108 (51%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at County Ground, Chelmsford?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 45 by Northamptonshire against Essex on 21 September 2021.
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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.