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County Ground, Chelmsford One-Day Cup (England) stats: average score and records
Data through 11 August 2026Last updated 11 August 2026
Across 53 matches at County Ground, Chelmsford from 2014 to 2026, sides batting first made 288.0 on average in completed innings (50 innings). For comparison, the average across every One-Day Cup (England) ground in the data is 275.3, so County Ground, Chelmsford is 12.8 runs above it. In 51 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 31 wins batting first against 20 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 58% of the time, and the toss winner won 51% of decided matches.
Matches
53
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
288.0
50 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
237.1
50 innings
Won chasing
39%
20 of 51 results
Toss winner won
51%
26 of 51
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 246.0 |
| 2015 | 250.2 |
| 2016 | 307.3 |
| 2017 | 286.4 |
| 2018 | 280.6 |
| 2019 | 320.8 |
| 2021 | 269.2 |
| 2022 | 323.5 |
| 2023 | 253.8 |
| 2024 | 300.8 |
| 2025 | 354.2 |
| 2026 | 275.2 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at County Ground, Chelmsford (One-Day Cup (England))
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 417/6 | 50 | Surrey | 2025-08-15 | Won |
| Essex | 376/5 | 50 | Worcestershire | 2026-08-02 | Won |
| Nottinghamshire | 373/5 | 49.3 | Essex | 2017-06-16 | Won |
| Essex | 371/6 | 50 | Glamorgan | 2025-08-20 | Won |
| Essex | 370/5 | 50 | Nottinghamshire | 2017-06-16 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 69 | 25.1 | Nottinghamshire | 2023-08-03 | Lost |
| Essex | 108 | 32.3 | Leicestershire | 2014-07-31 | Lost |
| Leicestershire | 142 | 40.3 | Essex | 2014-07-31 | Won |
| Middlesex | 148 | 40.2 | Essex | 2017-05-12 | Lost |
| Kent | 149 | 33.2 | Essex | 2022-08-11 | Lost |
Most runs at County Ground, Chelmsford in One-Day Cup (England) matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Westley | 50 | 2,179 | 46.36 | 93.5 | 141 | 6 | 14 |
| Ravi Bopara | 23 | 919 | 45.95 | 98.8 | 125 | 2 | 6 |
| Alastair Cook | 15 | 829 | 69.08 | 88.4 | 133 | 3 | 3 |
| Varun Chopra | 15 | 828 | 59.14 | 85.4 | 160 | 3 | 2 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | 25 | 741 | 37.05 | 111.9 | 102 | 2 | 2 |
| Jesse Ryder | 11 | 607 | 67.44 | 111.8 | 131 | 1 | 6 |
| Adam Wheater | 12 | 560 | 46.67 | 110.0 | 135 | 1 | 4 |
| CWJ Allison | 11 | 458 | 41.64 | 93.5 | 131 | 1 | 3 |
| Matt Critchley | 9 | 444 | 63.43 | 94.5 | 102 | 1 | 3 |
| NRM Thain | 12 | 439 | 39.91 | 91.1 | 109 | 1 | 3 |
Most wickets at County Ground, Chelmsford in One-Day Cup (England) matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Porter | 24 | 35 | 28.43 | 4.82 | 4/29 |
| Simon Harmer | 24 | 34 | 28.79 | 4.81 | 5/47 |
| Shane Snater | 17 | 29 | 25.79 | 5.66 | 5/29 |
| Ravi Bopara | 22 | 27 | 34.52 | 5.72 | 4/31 |
| Tom Westley | 26 | 23 | 31.39 | 5.11 | 3/33 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | 22 | 21 | 24.43 | 5.97 | 4/34 |
| GR Napier | 11 | 19 | 26.89 | 5.35 | 5/43 |
| MT Coles | 8 | 17 | 26.24 | 6.36 | 4/48 |
| DD Masters | 13 | 16 | 28.38 | 3.85 | 3/51 |
| ASS Nijjar | 14 | 16 | 34.06 | 4.78 | 2/26 |
Recent matches at County Ground, Chelmsford
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 24 Aug 2025 | Essex 289 (49 ov) Gloucestershire 159 (35.1 ov) | Essex won by 130 runs |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Essex 371/6 (50 ov) Glamorgan 181 (32.2 ov) | Essex won by 190 runs |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Essex 417/6 (50 ov) Surrey 173 (37.4 ov) | Essex won by 244 runs |
| 10 Aug 2025 | Worcestershire 340/9 (50 ov) Essex 280 (45.2 ov) | Worcestershire won by 60 runs |
| 9 Aug 2024 | Surrey 306/4 (50 ov) Essex 217 (46 ov) | Surrey won by 89 runs |
| 4 Aug 2024 | Glamorgan 283 (49.4 ov) Essex 251 (46.4 ov) | Glamorgan won by 32 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at County Ground, Chelmsford in One-Day Cup (England) matches?
The average completed first-innings score at County Ground, Chelmsford in One-Day Cup (England) matches is 288.0 runs, from 50 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 One-Day Cup (England) matches?
The highest total in the data is 417/6 by Essex against Surrey on 15 August 2025.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at County Ground, Chelmsford in One-Day Cup (England) matches?
In the 51 matches with a result, teams batting first won 31 (61%) and teams batting second won 20 (39%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at County Ground, Chelmsford in One-Day Cup (England) matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 69 by Essex against Nottinghamshire on 3 August 2023.
What is the highest successful run chase at County Ground, Chelmsford in One-Day Cup (England) matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 373.
More grounds in England
- County Ground, Bristol436 matches
- 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.