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Kennington Oval T20 Blast stats: average score and records
Data through 12 July 2026Last updated 12 July 2026
Kennington Oval has hosted 93 Vitality Blast matches in the data (2014–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 170.5 from 82 innings. That is 1.6 runs lower than the T20 Blast average of 172.1 across all grounds in the data. In 89 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 37 wins batting first against 52 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 52 of 89 decided matches (58%).
Matches
93
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
170.5
82 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
156.6
82 innings
Won chasing
58%
52 of 89 results
Toss winner won
58%
52 of 89
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 147.0 |
| 2015 | 184.5 |
| 2016 | 166.2 |
| 2017 | 175.0 |
| 2018 | 188.6 |
| 2019 | 171.2 |
| 2020 | 156.8 |
| 2021 | 146.4 |
| 2022 | 165.8 |
| 2023 | 198.3 |
| 2024 | 166.3 |
| 2025 | 199.6 |
| 2026 | 162.2 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at The Oval
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 172 | 52.1 | 1.53 | 8.68 |
| Middle overs | 172 | 71.3 | 2.60 | 8.12 |
| Death overs | 156 | 41.3 | 2.21 | 9.46 |
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 Kennington Oval (Vitality Blast)
Most runs at Kennington Oval in Vitality Blast matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | 58 | 2,069 | 38.31 | 157.7 | 122 | 3 | 17 |
| Will Jacks | 46 | 1,363 | 32.45 | 152.8 | 97 | 0 | 12 |
| Aaron Finch | 23 | 1,030 | 60.59 | 167.2 | 117 | 3 | 5 |
| Sam Curran | 45 | 1,014 | 25.35 | 141.0 | 102 | 1 | 6 |
| Ollie Pope | 32 | 897 | 40.77 | 133.7 | 99 | 0 | 4 |
| Laurie Evans | 46 | 820 | 21.58 | 135.3 | 85 | 0 | 2 |
| Tom Curran | 43 | 651 | 20.34 | 143.4 | 51 | 0 | 1 |
| Joe Denly | 12 | 499 | 49.90 | 153.5 | 116 | 2 | 1 |
| Dan Lawrence | 19 | 478 | 29.88 | 158.3 | 120 | 1 | 2 |
| Dominic Sibley | 18 | 460 | 27.06 | 122.0 | 67 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at Kennington Oval in Vitality Blast matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Curran | 49 | 47 | 28.23 | 8.29 | 3/3 |
| Gareth Batty | 48 | 45 | 24.64 | 7.21 | 4/24 |
| Sam Curran | 44 | 43 | 27.12 | 8.30 | 5/30 |
| Jade Dernbach | 31 | 34 | 26.94 | 8.40 | 3/32 |
| Reece Topley | 24 | 32 | 20.34 | 7.86 | 3/20 |
| Chris Jordan | 28 | 27 | 25.85 | 7.74 | 4/10 |
| AAP Atkinson | 21 | 22 | 28.23 | 9.27 | 4/36 |
| Jordan Clark | 26 | 21 | 23.67 | 8.69 | 3/13 |
| Will Jacks | 25 | 19 | 23.21 | 7.39 | 4/15 |
| MP Dunn | 11 | 17 | 17.88 | 9.21 | 3/8 |
Recent matches at Kennington Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2026 | Surrey 123 (19.3 ov) Essex 124/2 (16.5 ov) | Essex won by 8 wickets |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Sussex 176/7 (20 ov) Surrey 177/2 (17.2 ov) | Surrey won by 8 wickets |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Hampshire 215/5 (20 ov) Surrey 210/7 (20 ov) | Hampshire won by 5 runs |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Middlesex 130/7 (20 ov) Surrey 134/2 (14.1 ov) | Surrey won by 8 wickets |
| 31 May 2026 | Surrey 116 (19.5 ov) Kent 118/2 (14 ov) | Kent won by 8 wickets |
| 22 May 2026 | Surrey 213/6 (20 ov) Lancashire 154/9 (16.1 ov) | Surrey won by 59 runs |
| 3 Sep 2025 | Northamptonshire 154/4 (14 ov) Surrey 147/6 (14 ov) | Northamptonshire won by 7 runs |
| 13 Jul 2025 | Surrey 201/6 (20 ov) Somerset 134 (19.3 ov) | Surrey won by 67 runs |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Glamorgan 222/6 (20 ov) Surrey 224/4 (19.1 ov) | Surrey won by 6 wickets |
| 6 Jul 2025 | Surrey 141/6 (12 ov) Essex 145/6 (12 ov) | Essex won by 4 wickets (D/L) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Kennington Oval in Vitality Blast matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Kennington Oval in Vitality Blast matches is 170.5 runs, from 82 innings between 2014 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Kennington Oval in Vitality Blast matches?
The highest total in the data is 254/3 by Middlesex against Surrey on 22 June 2023.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Kennington Oval in Vitality Blast matches?
In the 89 matches with a result, teams batting first won 37 (42%) and teams batting second won 52 (58%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Kennington Oval in Vitality Blast matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 44 by Glamorgan against Surrey on 25 July 2019.
What is the highest successful run chase at Kennington Oval in Vitality Blast matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 254.
Also known as: The Oval, The Oval, Kia Oval.
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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.