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County Ground, Chelmsford County Championship stats: average score and records
Data through 15 September 2026Last updated 15 September 2026
The average first-innings score at County Ground, Chelmsford is 288.4, based on 85 completed first innings across 85 matches played between 2014 and 2026. For comparison, the average across every County Championship ground in the data is 312.7, so County Ground, Chelmsford is 24.4 runs below it. In 60 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 28 wins batting first against 32 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 36% of the time, and the toss winner won 52% of decided matches.
Matches
85
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
288.4
85 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
288.7
85 innings
Won chasing
53%
32 of 60 results
Toss winner won
52%
31 of 60
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 178.7 |
| 2015 | 242.7 |
| 2016 | 318.9 |
| 2017 | 317.3 |
| 2018 | 282.4 |
| 2019 | 208.7 |
| 2020 | 262.3 |
| 2021 | 220.2 |
| 2022 | 331.0 |
| 2023 | 342.6 |
| 2024 | 413.0 |
| 2025 | 377.3 |
| 2026 | 213.3 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at County Ground, Chelmsford (County Championship)
| 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 | |
| Lancashire | 73 | Essex | 2022-09-20 | Won |
Most runs at County Ground, Chelmsford in County Championship matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Westley | 133 | 4,416 | 36.80 | 48.9 | 254 | 10 | 17 |
| Alastair Cook | 73 | 3,357 | 50.10 | 49.3 | 193 | 10 | 15 |
| Nick Browne | 102 | 3,240 | 35.22 | 44.6 | 255 | 6 | 15 |
| Dan Lawrence | 74 | 2,396 | 34.23 | 54.2 | 152 | 7 | 8 |
| Matt Critchley | 58 | 2,381 | 47.62 | 58.8 | 151 | 7 | 12 |
| Ravi Bopara | 51 | 2,041 | 43.43 | 47.1 | 192 | 4 | 12 |
| Paul Walter | 62 | 1,989 | 35.52 | 51.9 | 158 | 4 | 8 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | 54 | 1,976 | 41.17 | 65.3 | 173 | 4 | 10 |
| Simon Harmer | 87 | 1,803 | 24.70 | 49.9 | 83 | 0 | 10 |
| Dean Elgar | 33 | 1,508 | 47.12 | 52.4 | 182 | 6 | 3 |
Most wickets at County Ground, Chelmsford in County Championship matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Harmer | 114 | 343 | 21.20 | 2.69 | 9/80 |
| Jamie Porter | 137 | 294 | 21.57 | 3.14 | 7/41 |
| Jimmy Cook | 81 | 164 | 19.47 | 2.65 | 5/20 |
| Shane Snater | 53 | 72 | 26.01 | 2.98 | 6/10 |
| Matt Critchley | 52 | 68 | 38.06 | 3.94 | 5/105 |
| GR Napier | 30 | 59 | 22.37 | 3.15 | 5/54 |
| DD Masters | 22 | 55 | 17.15 | 2.68 | 7/52 |
| Peter Siddle | 23 | 54 | 16.31 | 2.45 | 6/38 |
| Jesse Ryder | 26 | 48 | 20.19 | 2.95 | 6/47 |
| Ravi Bopara | 43 | 41 | 26.27 | 3.29 | 5/49 |
Recent matches at County Ground, Chelmsford
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2026 | Essex 134 & 189 Warwickshire 191 & 138/2 | Warwickshire won by 8 wickets |
| 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 Jun 2026 | Essex 184 & 221 Nottinghamshire 457 | Nottinghamshire won by an innings and 52 runs |
| 15 May 2026 | Leicestershire 333 & 60 Essex 293 & 104/3 | Essex won by 7 wickets |
| 8 May 2026 | Hampshire 235 & 214 Essex 273 & 178/4 | Essex won by 6 wickets |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Essex 149 & 245 Somerset 348 & 49/0 | Somerset won by 10 wickets |
| 24 Sep 2025 | Somerset 433 & 99 Essex 438 & 99/3 | Essex won by 7 wickets |
| 8 Sep 2025 | Durham 333 & 173/7 Essex 457/8d | Match drawn |
| 29 Jul 2025 | Essex 602/6d & 96/1 Warwickshire 485 | Match drawn |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at County Ground, Chelmsford in County Championship matches?
The average completed first-innings score at County Ground, Chelmsford in County Championship matches is 288.4 runs, from 85 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 in County Championship matches?
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 County Championship matches?
In the 60 matches with a result, teams batting first won 28 (47%) and teams batting second won 32 (53%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at County Ground, Chelmsford in County Championship matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 45 by Northamptonshire against Essex on 21 September 2021.
More grounds in England
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- Edgbaston422 matches
- Kennington Oval394 matches
- The Rose Bowl383 matches
- Trent Bridge352 matches
- Old Trafford318 matches
- Lord's312 matches
- Headingley298 matches
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.