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Kennington Oval T20 average score and records
Data through 14 August 2026Last updated 14 August 2026
Kennington Oval has hosted 122 T20 matches in the data (2014–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 165.6 from 109 innings. For comparison, the average across every T20 ground in the data is 163.8, so Kennington Oval is 1.9 runs above it. Teams batting first won 47 of 115 matches with a result (41%), and teams batting second won 68 (59%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 75% of the time, and the toss winner won 57% of decided matches.
Matches
122
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
165.6
109 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
152.9
109 innings
Won chasing
59%
68 of 115 results
Toss winner won
57%
66 of 115
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| 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 | 137.8 |
| 2022 | 163.1 |
| 2023 | 187.1 |
| 2024 | 142.9 |
| 2025 | 186.1 |
| 2026 | 163.3 |
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 | 228 | 48.5 | 1.50 | 8.74 |
| Middle overs | 228 | 72.0 | 2.61 | 8.35 |
| Death overs | 206 | 40.5 | 2.23 | 9.71 |
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 (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glamorgan | 44 | 12.5 | Surrey | 2019-07-25 | Lost |
| Birmingham Phoenix | 89 | 16.1 | Oval Invincibles | 2024-07-23 | Lost |
| Gloucestershire | 92 | 15 | Surrey | 2022-05-31 | Lost |
| Manchester Originals | 92 | 17.4 | Oval Invincibles | 2023-08-09 | Lost |
| Trent Rockets | 96 | 18.1 | Southern Brave | 2021-08-20 | Lost |
Most runs at Kennington Oval in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | 72 | 2,294 | 34.24 | 155.8 | 122 | 3 | 19 |
| Will Jacks | 69 | 2,057 | 32.14 | 156.3 | 108 | 1 | 16 |
| Sam Curran | 62 | 1,479 | 26.89 | 147.8 | 102 | 1 | 10 |
| Aaron Finch | 23 | 1,030 | 60.59 | 167.2 | 117 | 3 | 5 |
| Laurie Evans | 54 | 969 | 23.07 | 138.0 | 85 | 0 | 3 |
| Ollie Pope | 35 | 916 | 36.64 | 131.2 | 99 | 0 | 4 |
| Tom Curran | 56 | 849 | 22.34 | 150.0 | 51 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Cox | 17 | 597 | 49.75 | 164.0 | 86 | 0 | 5 |
| Dan Lawrence | 25 | 589 | 28.05 | 152.6 | 120 | 1 | 2 |
| Joe Denly | 13 | 534 | 48.55 | 148.3 | 116 | 2 | 1 |
Most wickets at Kennington Oval in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Curran | 70 | 78 | 24.69 | 8.69 | 4/15 |
| Sam Curran | 63 | 62 | 26.89 | 8.56 | 5/30 |
| Gareth Batty | 48 | 45 | 24.64 | 7.21 | 4/24 |
| Reece Topley | 31 | 40 | 20.40 | 8.00 | 3/20 |
| Jade Dernbach | 31 | 34 | 26.94 | 8.40 | 3/32 |
| Sunil Narine | 25 | 32 | 18.28 | 6.44 | 3/11 |
| Chris Jordan | 32 | 31 | 25.65 | 7.86 | 4/10 |
| AAP Atkinson | 26 | 28 | 28.00 | 9.39 | 4/36 |
| Will Jacks | 38 | 25 | 22.64 | 7.50 | 4/15 |
| Adam Zampa | 12 | 24 | 12.08 | 6.99 | 4/17 |
Recent matches at Kennington Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | Manchester Super Giants 186/4 (20 ov) Sunrisers Leeds 166/7 (20 ov) | Manchester Super Giants won by 20 runs |
| 8 Aug 2026 | MI London 147/7 (20 ov) Trent Rockets 148/4 (18 ov) | Trent Rockets won by 6 wickets |
| 2 Aug 2026 | MI London 183/6 (20 ov) Manchester Super Giants 138 (19 ov) | MI London won by 45 runs |
| 29 Jul 2026 | MI London 164/5 (20 ov) London Spirit 165/3 (17.4 ov) | London Spirit won by 7 wickets |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Sunrisers Leeds 143 (19.4 ov) MI London 144/3 (16.4 ov) | MI London won by 7 wickets |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Kennington Oval in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Kennington Oval in T20 matches is 165.6 runs, from 109 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 T20 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 T20 matches?
In the 115 matches with a result, teams batting first won 47 (41%) and teams batting second won 68 (59%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Kennington Oval in T20 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 T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 254.
Also known as: The Oval, The Oval, Kia Oval.
More grounds in England
- County Ground, Bristol436 matches
- Edgbaston422 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.