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Headingley T20 average score and records
Data through 9 August 2026Last updated 9 August 2026
Across 108 matches at Headingley from 2014 to 2026, sides batting first made 182.4 on average in completed innings (99 innings). That is 18.6 runs higher than the T20 average of 163.8 across all grounds in the data. In 106 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 66 wins batting first against 40 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 46% of the time, and the toss winner won 47% of decided matches.
Matches
108
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
182.4
99 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
160.3
99 innings
Won chasing
38%
40 of 106 results
Toss winner won
47%
50 of 106
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 154.5 |
| 2015 | 174.8 |
| 2016 | 192.0 |
| 2017 | 201.9 |
| 2018 | 172.0 |
| 2019 | 183.6 |
| 2020 | 172.3 |
| 2021 | 179.6 |
| 2022 | 185.8 |
| 2023 | 188.9 |
| 2024 | 164.7 |
| 2025 | 188.6 |
| 2026 | 200.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Headingley Leeds
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 204 | 50.7 | 1.58 | 9.01 |
| Middle overs | 204 | 75.8 | 2.65 | 8.65 |
| Death overs | 196 | 45.2 | 2.30 | 10.55 |
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 Headingley (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 260/4 | 20 | Northamptonshire | 2017-08-17 | Won |
| Sunrisers Leeds | 241/2 | 20 | London Spirit | 2026-08-04 | Won |
| Yorkshire | 240/4 | 20 | Leicestershire | 2021-06-15 | Won |
| Birmingham Bears | 238/5 | 20 | Yorkshire | 2022-07-01 | Won |
| Northamptonshire | 237/4 | 20 | Yorkshire | 2025-05-30 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 95 | 17.2 | Durham | 2014-07-02 | Lost |
| Worcestershire | 101 | 15.4 | Yorkshire | 2024-05-30 | Lost |
| Yorkshire | 102 | 14 | Derbyshire | 2018-07-30 | Lost |
| Yorkshire | 102 | 15.2 | Northamptonshire | 2023-06-20 | Lost |
| Yorkshire | 104 | 16.4 | Durham | 2020-09-16 | Lost |
Most runs at Headingley in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lyth | 77 | 2,450 | 33.56 | 160.7 | 161 | 2 | 17 |
| Harry Brook | 41 | 1,383 | 53.19 | 172.2 | 105 | 1 | 8 |
| David Willey | 39 | 1,252 | 34.78 | 161.3 | 118 | 1 | 8 |
| Dawid Malan | 34 | 1,236 | 39.87 | 148.2 | 88 | 0 | 12 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 33 | 844 | 28.13 | 141.1 | 77 | 0 | 6 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 28 | 822 | 32.88 | 141.0 | 92 | 0 | 6 |
| Jordan Thompson | 34 | 539 | 21.56 | 159.9 | 74 | 0 | 3 |
| Alex Lees | 20 | 521 | 27.42 | 134.3 | 90 | 0 | 4 |
| JH Wharton | 18 | 480 | 30.00 | 142.4 | 111 | 1 | 3 |
| Wayne Madsen | 15 | 445 | 40.45 | 156.1 | 66 | 0 | 3 |
Most wickets at Headingley in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adil Rashid | 49 | 58 | 23.03 | 7.88 | 4/19 |
| Jordan Thompson | 45 | 56 | 24.79 | 9.32 | 4/32 |
| David Willey | 40 | 43 | 26.33 | 8.61 | 4/18 |
| Tim Bresnan | 31 | 37 | 21.54 | 8.37 | 6/19 |
| Azeem Rafiq | 22 | 30 | 20.37 | 7.90 | 5/19 |
| JA Chohan | 24 | 29 | 23.14 | 8.42 | 5/14 |
| Dom Bess | 35 | 26 | 33.08 | 7.84 | 3/17 |
| MD Fisher | 19 | 23 | 23.65 | 8.73 | 5/22 |
| Steven Patterson | 18 | 21 | 24.90 | 8.37 | 3/23 |
| Matthew Potts | 20 | 21 | 28.10 | 9.29 | 3/14 |
Recent matches at Headingley
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 2026 | Sunrisers Leeds 201/4 (20 ov) Welsh Fire 130/6 (20 ov) | Sunrisers Leeds won by 71 runs |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Sunrisers Leeds 241/2 (20 ov) London Spirit 204/6 (20 ov) | Sunrisers Leeds won by 37 runs |
| 28 Jul 2026 | Manchester Super Giants 181/3 (20 ov) Sunrisers Leeds 186/2 (17.3 ov) | Sunrisers Leeds won by 8 wickets |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Sunrisers Leeds 187/5 (20 ov) Southern Brave 182/5 (20 ov) | Sunrisers Leeds won by 5 runs |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Yorkshire 161/9 (20 ov) Somerset 162/8 (19.5 ov) | Somerset won by 2 wickets |
| 12 Jul 2026 | Yorkshire 193 (19.5 ov) Nottinghamshire 175 (19.3 ov) | Yorkshire won by 18 runs |
| 5 Jul 2026 | Yorkshire 207/4 (20 ov) Leicestershire 166/9 (20 ov) | Yorkshire won by 41 runs |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Durham 205/9 (20 ov) Yorkshire 208/5 (19.5 ov) | Yorkshire won by 5 wickets |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Yorkshire 213/7 (20 ov) Lancashire 107 (14.3 ov) | Yorkshire won by 106 runs |
| 31 May 2026 | Gloucestershire 217/6 (20 ov) Yorkshire 161 (17.4 ov) | Gloucestershire won by 56 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Headingley in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Headingley in T20 matches is 182.4 runs, from 99 innings between 2014 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Headingley in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 260/4 by Yorkshire against Northamptonshire on 17 August 2017.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Headingley in T20 matches?
In the 106 matches with a result, teams batting first won 66 (62%) and teams batting second won 40 (38%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Headingley in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 95 by Yorkshire against Durham on 2 July 2014.
What is the highest successful run chase at Headingley in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 210.
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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.