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County Ground, Taunton T20 Blast stats: average score and records
Data through 12 July 2026Last updated 12 July 2026
Across 80 matches at County Ground, Taunton from 2014 to 2026, sides batting first made 184.6 on average in completed innings (71 innings). For comparison, the average across every T20 Blast ground in the data is 172.1, so County Ground, Taunton is 12.5 runs above it. Teams batting first won 44 of 80 matches with a result (55%), and teams batting second won 36 (45%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 80% of the time, and the toss winner won 42% of decided matches.
Matches
80
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
184.6
71 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
170.0
71 innings
Won chasing
45%
36 of 80 results
Toss winner won
42%
34 of 80
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 176.6 |
| 2015 | 184.5 |
| 2017 | 173.2 |
| 2018 | 182.0 |
| 2019 | 194.7 |
| 2020 | 161.0 |
| 2021 | 185.8 |
| 2022 | 209.4 |
| 2023 | 159.0 |
| 2024 | 193.5 |
| 2025 | 195.9 |
| 2026 | 187.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at The Cooper Associates County Ground
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 146 | 52.7 | 1.68 | 8.78 |
| Middle overs | 146 | 79.8 | 2.49 | 9.01 |
| Death overs | 135 | 47.8 | 2.49 | 10.67 |
T20 phases: overs 1–6, 7–15, 16–20 (The Hundred: first 25 balls, middle, last 25 balls). Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at County Ground, Taunton (Vitality Blast)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire | 74 | 11.2 | Somerset | 2022-07-09 | Lost |
| Hampshire | 74 | 16.1 | Somerset | 2023-05-24 | Lost |
| Glamorgan | 85 | 13.2 | Somerset | 2024-06-16 | Lost |
| Worcestershire | 116 | 16 | Somerset | 2026-07-12 | Lost |
| Essex | 130 | 14.1 | Somerset | 2025-07-08 | Lost |
Most runs at County Ground, Taunton in Vitality Blast matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Abell | 52 | 1,510 | 38.72 | 148.6 | 101 | 1 | 10 |
| WCF Smeed | 42 | 1,436 | 35.90 | 160.4 | 98 | 0 | 12 |
| Tom Banton | 44 | 1,265 | 30.85 | 151.1 | 100 | 1 | 10 |
| Lewis Gregory | 55 | 1,038 | 24.71 | 168.8 | 62 | 0 | 8 |
| James Hildreth | 37 | 942 | 31.40 | 136.1 | 63 | 0 | 5 |
| Peter Trego | 23 | 650 | 34.21 | 138.0 | 94 | 0 | 6 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 26 | 621 | 27.00 | 163.9 | 90 | 0 | 3 |
| Sean Dickson | 20 | 571 | 38.07 | 166.0 | 76 | 0 | 4 |
| Ben Green | 29 | 472 | 26.22 | 145.2 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| James Vince | 11 | 449 | 49.89 | 166.3 | 129 | 1 | 4 |
Most wickets at County Ground, Taunton in Vitality Blast matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Gregory | 61 | 69 | 24.74 | 9.45 | 4/28 |
| Ben Green | 36 | 54 | 19.72 | 9.30 | 5/29 |
| Craig Overton | 54 | 51 | 29.88 | 8.46 | 4/25 |
| MTC Waller | 40 | 34 | 31.47 | 7.64 | 4/25 |
| Josh Davey | 23 | 33 | 21.18 | 9.73 | 3/31 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 44 | 32 | 39.31 | 8.52 | 4/27 |
| Riley Meredith | 17 | 27 | 17.56 | 8.17 | 4/46 |
| Marchant de Lange | 15 | 25 | 17.24 | 8.45 | 4/9 |
| Matthew Henry | 12 | 22 | 16.41 | 8.20 | 4/21 |
| Jerome Taylor | 12 | 20 | 19.00 | 8.41 | 5/15 |
Recent matches at County Ground, Taunton
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2026 | Somerset 194/7 (20 ov) Worcestershire 116 (16 ov) | Somerset won by 78 runs |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Northamptonshire 162/8 (20 ov) Somerset 164/3 (15 ov) | Somerset won by 7 wickets |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Somerset 194/7 (20 ov) Gloucestershire 176/7 (20 ov) | Somerset won by 18 runs |
| 7 Jun 2026 | Somerset 215/4 (20 ov) Warwickshire 216/4 (19.4 ov) | Warwickshire won by 6 wickets |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Somerset 202/6 (20 ov) Glamorgan 203/6 (20 ov) | Glamorgan won by 4 wickets |
| 22 May 2026 | Hampshire 158 (19.4 ov) Somerset 160/3 (16.2 ov) | Somerset won by 7 wickets |
| 6 Sep 2025 | Birmingham Bears 190/6 (20 ov) Somerset 191/6 (19.5 ov) | Somerset won by 4 wickets |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Somerset 164/7 (20 ov) Gloucestershire 148/8 (20 ov) | Somerset won by 16 runs |
| 8 Jul 2025 | Somerset 225/6 (20 ov) Essex 130 (14.1 ov) | Somerset won by 95 runs |
| 4 Jul 2025 | Glamorgan 176/7 (20 ov) Somerset 174/9 (20 ov) | Glamorgan won by 2 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at County Ground, Taunton in Vitality Blast matches?
The average completed first-innings score at County Ground, Taunton in Vitality Blast matches is 184.6 runs, from 71 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 Vitality Blast matches?
The highest total in the data is 265/5 by Somerset against Derbyshire on 9 July 2022.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at County Ground, Taunton in Vitality Blast matches?
In the 80 matches with a result, teams batting first won 44 (55%) and teams batting second won 36 (45%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at County Ground, Taunton in Vitality Blast matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 74 by Derbyshire against Somerset on 9 July 2022.
What is the highest successful run chase at County Ground, Taunton in Vitality Blast matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 235.
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.