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Headingley ODI average score and records
Data through 24 September 2026Last updated 24 September 2026
Across 20 matches at Headingley from 2003 to 2026, sides batting first made 268.8 on average in completed innings (17 innings). That is 18.5 runs higher than the ODI average of 250.4 across all grounds in the data. In 18 matches with a winner, neither side came out ahead more often: 9 wins batting first against 9 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 45% of the time, and the toss winner won 39% of decided matches.
Matches
20
2003–2026
Avg 1st innings
268.8
17 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
249.2
17 innings
Won chasing
50%
9 of 18 results
Toss winner won
39%
7 of 18
Scoring by phase at Headingley Leeds
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 34 | 56.3 | 1.29 | 5.63 |
| Middle overs | 34 | 153.1 | 3.85 | 5.40 |
| Death overs | 29 | 58.2 | 2.38 | 7.28 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Headingley (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 131 | 24.3 | South Africa | 2025-09-02 | Lost |
| West Indies | 159 | 40.1 | England | 2004-07-01 | Lost |
| England | 202 | 40.2 | Australia | 2024-09-21 | Lost |
| England | 212 | 47 | Sri Lanka | 2019-06-21 | Lost |
| England | 240 | 45.5 | Sri Lanka | 2011-07-01 | Lost |
Most runs at Headingley in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eoin Morgan | 9 | 477 | 59.62 | 93.9 | 107 | 1 | 4 |
| Joe Root | 8 | 450 | 64.29 | 89.8 | 113 | 2 | 2 |
| Andrew Strauss | 4 | 294 | 98.00 | 95.8 | 126 | 1 | 1 |
| Ben Stokes | 6 | 271 | 67.75 | 91.9 | 82 | 0 | 2 |
| Angelo Mathews | 3 | 244 | 244.00 | 89.4 | 113 | 1 | 1 |
| Marcus Trescothick | 4 | 222 | 55.50 | 104.7 | 121 | 1 | 1 |
| Jos Buttler | 6 | 184 | 30.67 | 112.9 | 69 | 0 | 1 |
| Kusal Mendis | 3 | 170 | 56.67 | 93.9 | 121 | 1 | 0 |
| Moeen Ali | 6 | 168 | 56.00 | 110.5 | 77 | 0 | 1 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 2 | 156 | 156.00 | 95.1 | 144 | 1 | 0 |
Most wickets at Headingley in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adil Rashid | 9 | 18 | 23.94 | 5.55 | 3/26 |
| Chris Woakes | 4 | 10 | 17.50 | 5.30 | 5/54 |
| Lasith Malinga | 4 | 10 | 21.00 | 5.53 | 4/43 |
| David Willey | 5 | 8 | 25.62 | 5.39 | 3/40 |
| Moeen Ali | 8 | 8 | 44.38 | 4.75 | 2/34 |
| James Anderson | 6 | 7 | 33.43 | 4.59 | 3/37 |
| Andrew Flintoff | 2 | 6 | 12.50 | 4.02 | 4/29 |
| Stuart Broad | 4 | 6 | 49.33 | 7.37 | 4/81 |
| Steve Harmison | 3 | 5 | 34.20 | 5.70 | 3/31 |
| Mark Wood | 4 | 5 | 36.80 | 5.58 | 3/40 |
Recent matches at Headingley
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2026 | Sri Lanka 321/6 (50 ov) England 305/9 (50 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 16 runs |
| 2 Sep 2025 | England 131 (24.3 ov) South Africa 137/3 (20.5 ov) | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| 21 Sep 2024 | Australia 270 (44.4 ov) England 202 (40.2 ov) | Australia won by 68 runs |
| 24 Jul 2022 | South Africa 159/2 (27.4 ov) England – | No result |
| 6 Jul 2019 | India 265/3 (43.3 ov) Sri Lanka 264/7 (50 ov) | India won by 7 wickets |
| 21 Jun 2019 | England 212 (47 ov) Sri Lanka 232/9 (50 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 20 runs |
| 19 May 2019 | England 351/9 (50 ov) Pakistan 297 (46.5 ov) | England won by 54 runs |
| 17 Jul 2018 | India 256/8 (50 ov) England 260/2 (44.3 ov) | England won by 8 wickets |
| 24 May 2017 | England 339/6 (50 ov) South Africa 267 (45 ov) | England won by 72 runs |
| 1 Sep 2016 | England 252/6 (48 ov) Pakistan 247/8 (50 ov) | England won by 4 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Headingley in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Headingley in ODI matches is 268.8 runs, from 17 innings between 2003 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Headingley in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 351/9 by England against Pakistan on 19 May 2019.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Headingley in ODI matches?
In the 18 matches with a result, teams batting first won 9 (50%) and teams batting second won 9 (50%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Headingley in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 131 by England against South Africa on 2 September 2025.
What is the highest successful run chase at Headingley in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 324.
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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.