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County Ground, Northampton County Championship stats: average score and records
Data through 15 September 2026Last updated 15 September 2026
Across 85 matches at County Ground, Northampton from 2014 to 2026, sides batting first made 305.2 on average in completed innings (82 innings). For comparison, the average across every County Championship ground in the data is 312.7, so County Ground, Northampton is 7.5 runs below it. Of the 50 decided matches, 22 were won by the side batting second (44%) and 28 by the side batting first. Captains who won the toss chose to field 55% of the time, and the toss winner won 42% of decided matches.
Matches
85
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
305.2
82 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
312.1
82 innings
Won chasing
44%
22 of 50 results
Toss winner won
42%
21 of 50
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 275.7 |
| 2015 | 304.1 |
| 2016 | 365.0 |
| 2017 | 257.2 |
| 2018 | 229.6 |
| 2019 | 335.2 |
| 2020 | 214.7 |
| 2021 | 260.2 |
| 2022 | 332.3 |
| 2023 | 282.6 |
| 2024 | 308.4 |
| 2025 | 374.9 |
| 2026 | 345.4 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at County Ground, Northampton (County Championship)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 640/9 | Northamptonshire | 2016-05-28 | Drawn | |
| Kent | 621 | Northamptonshire | 2023-06-25 | Won | |
| Northamptonshire | 605/6 | Glamorgan | 2024-04-19 | Drawn | |
| Warwickshire | 602/9 | Northamptonshire | 2014-06-15 | Won | |
| Northamptonshire | 597/7 | Worcestershire | 2026-05-01 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northamptonshire | 50 | Durham | 2026-09-02 | Lost | |
| Gloucestershire | 62 | Northamptonshire | 2018-06-20 | Lost | |
| Northamptonshire | 67 | Somerset | 2020-08-08 | Lost | |
| Northamptonshire | 72 | Nottinghamshire | 2023-05-11 | Lost | |
| Northamptonshire | 97 | Sussex | 2024-06-30 | Lost |
Most runs at County Ground, Northampton in County Championship matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Keogh | 108 | 3,543 | 34.40 | 57.3 | 172 | 10 | 15 |
| R Vasconcelos | 82 | 2,849 | 36.53 | 58.8 | 185 | 8 | 13 |
| Luke Procter | 89 | 2,686 | 36.30 | 45.9 | 144 | 3 | 19 |
| Saif Zaib | 67 | 2,468 | 37.97 | 58.1 | 159 | 7 | 11 |
| Adam Rossington | 56 | 1,919 | 36.90 | 66.0 | 103 | 1 | 18 |
| RI Newton | 57 | 1,725 | 32.55 | 53.0 | 202 | 4 | 6 |
| Ben Duckett | 46 | 1,718 | 38.18 | 72.1 | 193 | 5 | 8 |
| AG Wakely | 49 | 1,560 | 34.67 | 47.9 | 123 | 4 | 7 |
| Richard Levi | 40 | 1,478 | 39.95 | 72.8 | 168 | 3 | 8 |
| JJG Sales | 37 | 1,425 | 44.53 | 56.4 | 164 | 5 | 5 |
Most wickets at County Ground, Northampton in County Championship matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sanderson | 104 | 223 | 22.78 | 2.66 | 8/73 |
| Rob Keogh | 77 | 90 | 36.67 | 3.35 | 9/52 |
| Rory Kleinveldt | 37 | 89 | 22.11 | 3.41 | 9/65 |
| Azharullah | 40 | 70 | 31.24 | 3.29 | 7/76 |
| BA Hutton | 23 | 61 | 19.52 | 3.11 | 8/57 |
| CJ White | 27 | 61 | 21.61 | 2.87 | 6/38 |
| Luke Procter | 72 | 58 | 43.05 | 3.37 | 4/45 |
| NL Buck | 27 | 55 | 27.85 | 3.82 | 5/54 |
| Gareth Berg | 26 | 40 | 28.88 | 3.22 | 5/18 |
| Tom Taylor | 27 | 40 | 34.10 | 3.36 | 5/41 |
Recent matches at County Ground, Northampton
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2026 | Derbyshire 372 & 286 Northamptonshire 310 & 326/6 | Match drawn |
| 2 Sep 2026 | Durham 205 & 261 Northamptonshire 263 & 50 | Durham won by 153 runs |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Kent 345 Northamptonshire 450/6d | Match drawn |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Northamptonshire 465 & 191/3 Gloucestershire 268 & 387 | Northamptonshire won by 7 wickets |
| 1 May 2026 | Worcestershire 306 & 114 Northamptonshire 597/7d | Northamptonshire won by an innings and 177 runs |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Middlesex 341 & 353/3 Northamptonshire 409 | Match drawn |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Lancashire 384 & 194 Northamptonshire 258 & 213/9 | Match drawn |
| 24 Sep 2025 | Leicestershire 429 & 260/5d Northamptonshire 189 & 333 | Leicestershire won by 167 runs |
| 8 Sep 2025 | Glamorgan 467 & 241/7d Northamptonshire 413/9d | Match drawn |
| 29 Jul 2025 | Derbyshire 377 & 185/5 Northamptonshire 550/9d | Match drawn |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at County Ground, Northampton in County Championship matches?
The average completed first-innings score at County Ground, Northampton in County Championship matches is 305.2 runs, from 82 innings between 2014 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at County Ground, Northampton in County Championship matches?
The highest total in the data is 640/9 by Essex against Northamptonshire on 28 May 2016.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at County Ground, Northampton in County Championship matches?
In the 50 matches with a result, teams batting first won 28 (56%) and teams batting second won 22 (44%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at County Ground, Northampton in County Championship matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 50 by Northamptonshire against Durham on 2 September 2026.
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.