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Edgbaston County Championship stats: average score and records
Data through 24 September 2026Last updated 24 September 2026
Across 89 matches at Edgbaston from 2014 to 2026, sides batting first made 290.9 on average in completed innings (87 innings). For comparison, the average across every County Championship ground in the data is 312.7, so Edgbaston is 21.8 runs below it. In 47 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 18 wins batting first against 29 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 20 of 47 decided matches (43%).
Matches
89
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
290.9
87 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
300.3
87 innings
Won chasing
62%
29 of 47 results
Toss winner won
43%
20 of 47
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 257.4 |
| 2015 | 335.5 |
| 2016 | 297.9 |
| 2017 | 255.4 |
| 2018 | 242.4 |
| 2019 | 413.0 |
| 2020 | 131.5 |
| 2021 | 265.9 |
| 2022 | 305.9 |
| 2023 | 225.9 |
| 2024 | 332.4 |
| 2025 | 402.8 |
| 2026 | 233.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Edgbaston (County Championship)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire | 698/3 | Durham | 2024-04-12 | Drawn | |
| Warwickshire | 665/5 | Surrey | 2025-05-09 | Drawn | |
| Warwickshire | 612/6 | Sussex | 2015-06-28 | Drawn | |
| Sussex | 601/6 | Warwickshire | 2015-06-28 | Drawn | |
| Northamptonshire | 597/6 | Warwickshire | 2022-05-12 | Drawn |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire | 60 | Middlesex | 2023-07-25 | Lost | |
| Warwickshire | 69 | Yorkshire | 2015-07-05 | Lost | |
| Warwickshire | 78 | Essex | 2024-09-17 | Lost | |
| Warwickshire | 87 | Sussex | 2014-04-13 | Lost | |
| Hampshire | 89 | Warwickshire | 2021-09-05 | Won |
Most runs at Edgbaston in County Championship matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hain | 113 | 4,131 | 41.73 | 45.3 | 208 | 10 | 18 |
| Will Rhodes | 72 | 2,552 | 37.53 | 53.2 | 201 | 5 | 13 |
| Rob Yates | 72 | 2,381 | 35.01 | 51.2 | 191 | 9 | 8 |
| Timothy Ambrose | 60 | 1,940 | 35.27 | 52.8 | 167 | 5 | 9 |
| Dominic Sibley | 55 | 1,730 | 35.31 | 39.0 | 132 | 3 | 13 |
| Jonathan Trott | 52 | 1,680 | 32.94 | 51.9 | 164 | 2 | 11 |
| Alex Davies | 55 | 1,675 | 31.02 | 58.0 | 256 | 3 | 8 |
| Ian Bell | 40 | 1,335 | 39.26 | 51.3 | 189 | 3 | 5 |
| Michael Burgess | 43 | 1,314 | 32.05 | 63.4 | 178 | 3 | 5 |
| DR Mousley | 39 | 1,246 | 34.61 | 56.3 | 144 | 1 | 10 |
Most wickets at Edgbaston in County Championship matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olly Hannon-Dalby | 100 | 176 | 25.65 | 2.81 | 7/46 |
| Jeetan Patel | 78 | 166 | 26.05 | 2.72 | 8/36 |
| KHD Barker | 66 | 129 | 25.15 | 2.85 | 6/74 |
| Chris Wright | 47 | 82 | 31.13 | 3.53 | 5/32 |
| ER Bamber | 27 | 67 | 22.09 | 2.87 | 5/20 |
| Chris Woakes | 27 | 66 | 21.26 | 2.92 | 9/36 |
| Ed Barnard | 49 | 60 | 31.88 | 3.27 | 5/54 |
| Rikki Clarke | 45 | 54 | 34.22 | 3.07 | 4/20 |
| Boyd Rankin | 31 | 51 | 29.57 | 3.74 | 6/75 |
| HJH Brookes | 35 | 51 | 38.55 | 3.87 | 4/54 |
Recent matches at Edgbaston
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2026 | Leicestershire 125 & 168 Warwickshire 372 | Warwickshire won by an innings and 79 runs |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Nottinghamshire 325/8d Warwickshire 185 | Match drawn |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Sussex 156 & 207 Warwickshire 161 & 206/9 | Warwickshire won by 1 wicket |
| 15 May 2026 | Glamorgan 360 & 259 Warwickshire 252 & 100/2 | Match drawn |
| 8 May 2026 | Warwickshire 147 & 553/6d Yorkshire 152 & 171 | Warwickshire won by 377 runs |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Warwickshire 190 & 220 Essex 205 & 164 | Warwickshire won by 41 runs |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Surrey 328 & 447/4d Warwickshire 544 | Match drawn |
| 15 Sep 2025 | Essex 325/5 Warwickshire – | Match drawn |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Worcestershire 333 & 243 Warwickshire 184 & 396/5 | Warwickshire won by 5 wickets |
| 22 Jun 2025 | Somerset 498 & 229/8d Warwickshire 351 & 161/4 | Match drawn |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Edgbaston in County Championship matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Edgbaston in County Championship matches is 290.9 runs, from 87 innings between 2014 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Edgbaston in County Championship matches?
The highest total in the data is 698/3 by Warwickshire against Durham on 12 April 2024.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Edgbaston in County Championship matches?
In the 47 matches with a result, teams batting first won 18 (38%) and teams batting second won 29 (62%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Edgbaston in County Championship matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 60 by Warwickshire against Middlesex on 25 July 2023.
Also known as: Edgbaston Birmingham.
More grounds in England
- County Ground, Bristol436 matches
- Kennington Oval394 matches
- The Rose Bowl383 matches
- Trent Bridge352 matches
- Old Trafford318 matches
- Lord's312 matches
- Headingley298 matches
- Riverside Ground285 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.