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County Ground, Taunton One-Day Cup (England) stats: average score and records
Data through 11 August 2026Last updated 11 August 2026
The average first-innings score at County Ground, Taunton is 300.8, based on 40 completed first innings across 51 matches played between 2014 and 2026. For comparison, the average across every One-Day Cup (England) ground in the data is 275.3, so County Ground, Taunton is 25.5 runs above it. Of the 50 decided matches, 29 were won by the side batting second (58%) and 21 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 22 of 50 decided matches (44%).
Matches
51
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
300.8
40 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
273.3
40 innings
Won chasing
58%
29 of 50 results
Toss winner won
44%
22 of 50
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 299.7 |
| 2016 | 250.8 |
| 2017 | 330.8 |
| 2018 | 332.0 |
| 2019 | 252.5 |
| 2021 | 312.0 |
| 2022 | 298.2 |
| 2023 | 283.2 |
| 2024 | 279.6 |
| 2025 | 271.3 |
| 2026 | 375.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at County Ground, Taunton (One-Day Cup (England))
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 443/6 | 50 | Somerset | 2026-08-11 | Won |
| Nottinghamshire | 429/9 | 50 | Somerset | 2017-06-13 | Won |
| Somerset | 405 | 48 | Nottinghamshire | 2017-06-13 | Lost |
| Sussex | 397/5 | 50 | Somerset | 2022-08-19 | Won |
| Kent | 383/7 | 50 | Somerset | 2014-07-31 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 74 | 10 | Derbyshire | 2015-07-26 | Lost |
| Somerset | 119 | 35.4 | Nottinghamshire | 2022-08-04 | Lost |
| Gloucestershire | 155 | 40.5 | Somerset | 2025-08-28 | Lost |
| Surrey | 180 | 38.2 | Somerset | 2026-08-07 | Lost |
| Somerset | 196 | 38.2 | Sussex | 2022-08-19 | Lost |
Most runs at County Ground, Taunton in One-Day Cup (England) matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hildreth | 29 | 1,110 | 42.69 | 98.1 | 159 | 3 | 4 |
| Peter Trego | 25 | 1,040 | 43.33 | 103.0 | 141 | 3 | 7 |
| LP Goldsworthy | 25 | 941 | 40.91 | 82.3 | 115 | 2 | 5 |
| JEK Rew | 19 | 890 | 52.35 | 94.8 | 114 | 2 | 6 |
| ARI Umeed | 11 | 617 | 61.70 | 83.9 | 119 | 3 | 3 |
| Tom Lammonby | 9 | 580 | 64.44 | 100.0 | 114 | 2 | 4 |
| Lewis Gregory | 19 | 484 | 32.27 | 113.6 | 105 | 1 | 2 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 13 | 456 | 50.67 | 120.6 | 165 | 1 | 1 |
| J Allenby | 15 | 432 | 30.86 | 82.9 | 81 | 0 | 4 |
| GA Bartlett | 15 | 431 | 35.92 | 94.9 | 108 | 1 | 2 |
Most wickets at County Ground, Taunton in One-Day Cup (England) matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Overton | 22 | 37 | 28.76 | 5.77 | 3/37 |
| Lewis Gregory | 20 | 27 | 37.78 | 6.71 | 4/48 |
| Kasey Aldridge | 15 | 25 | 27.64 | 6.58 | 6/33 |
| Ben Green | 11 | 22 | 23.82 | 5.92 | 3/58 |
| TD Groenewald | 17 | 21 | 40.71 | 6.36 | 3/30 |
| Jack Leach | 15 | 20 | 31.30 | 4.80 | 3/29 |
| Josh Davey | 15 | 19 | 33.58 | 5.79 | 3/46 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 15 | 19 | 40.63 | 6.22 | 3/51 |
| Craig Overton | 12 | 17 | 33.59 | 6.81 | 4/64 |
| S Baker | 7 | 16 | 19.75 | 6.10 | 6/46 |
Recent matches at County Ground, Taunton
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Lancashire 443/6 (50 ov) Somerset 269 (39.2 ov) | Lancashire won by 174 runs |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Somerset 368/9 (50 ov) Surrey 180 (38.2 ov) | Somerset won by 188 runs |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Somerset 337/8 (50 ov) Warwickshire 212 (39.4 ov) | Somerset won by 125 runs |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Somerset 352/7 (50 ov) Gloucestershire 317 (47.3 ov) | Somerset won by 35 runs |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Gloucestershire 155 (40.5 ov) Somerset 149/4 (31.3 ov) | Somerset won by 6 wickets (D/L) |
| 26 Aug 2025 | Northamptonshire 238 (43.2 ov) Somerset 240/2 (42.4 ov) | Somerset won by 8 wickets (D/L) |
| 17 Aug 2025 | Somerset 309/8 (50 ov) Warwickshire 310/7 (49.3 ov) | Warwickshire won by 3 wickets |
| 10 Aug 2025 | Somerset 250/7 (50 ov) Lancashire 254/8 (48.4 ov) | Lancashire won by 2 wickets |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Durham 255/9 (50 ov) Somerset 258/6 (46.2 ov) | Somerset won by 4 wickets |
| 18 Aug 2024 | Somerset 334/4 (50 ov) Leicestershire 311/9 (50 ov) | Somerset won by 23 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at County Ground, Taunton in One-Day Cup (England) matches?
The average completed first-innings score at County Ground, Taunton in One-Day Cup (England) matches is 300.8 runs, from 40 innings between 2014 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at County Ground, Taunton in One-Day Cup (England) matches?
The highest total in the data is 443/6 by Lancashire against Somerset on 11 August 2026.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at County Ground, Taunton in One-Day Cup (England) matches?
In the 50 matches with a result, teams batting first won 21 (42%) and teams batting second won 29 (58%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at County Ground, Taunton in One-Day Cup (England) matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 74 by Somerset against Derbyshire on 26 July 2015.
What is the highest successful run chase at County Ground, Taunton in One-Day Cup (England) matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 354.
Also known as: The Cooper Associates County Ground.
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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.