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Kennington Oval T20I average score and records
Data through 30 May 2024Last updated 30 May 2024
Across 17 matches at Kennington Oval from 2007 to 2024, sides batting first made 165.7 on average in completed innings (14 innings). For comparison, the average across every T20I ground in the data is 150.2, so Kennington Oval is 15.5 runs above it. Of the 16 decided matches, 7 were won by the side batting second (44%) and 9 by the side batting first. Captains who won the toss chose to field 65% of the time, and the toss winner won 31% of decided matches.
Matches
17
2007–2024
Avg 1st innings
165.7
14 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
141.7
14 innings
Won chasing
44%
7 of 16 results
Toss winner won
31%
5 of 16
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 188.5 |
| 2009 | 166.3 |
| 2011 | 119.0 |
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 | 30 | 51.3 | 1.60 | 8.54 |
| Middle overs | 29 | 66.4 | 2.59 | 7.67 |
| Death overs | 27 | 37.7 | 2.52 | 9.33 |
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 (T20I)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 211/5 | 20 | Scotland | 2009-06-07 | Won |
| West Indies | 208/8 | 20 | England | 2007-06-28 | Won |
| New Zealand | 201/4 | 20 | England | 2013-06-25 | Won |
| England | 196/5 | 20 | New Zealand | 2013-06-25 | Lost |
| England | 193/7 | 20 | West Indies | 2007-06-28 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 81 | 15.4 | South Africa | 2009-06-07 | Lost |
| England | 88 | 16.4 | West Indies | 2011-09-25 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 99 | 18.3 | Pakistan | 2009-06-13 | Lost |
| West Indies | 101 | 17.4 | Sri Lanka | 2009-06-19 | Lost |
| West Indies | 125 | 19.4 | England | 2011-09-23 | Lost |
Most runs at Kennington Oval in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 6 | 237 | 47.40 | 147.2 | 88 | 0 | 3 |
| Alex Hales | 5 | 169 | 56.33 | 133.1 | 66 | 0 | 2 |
| Marlon Samuels | 4 | 132 | 44.00 | 150.0 | 51 | 0 | 1 |
| Paul Collingwood | 4 | 132 | 33.00 | 153.5 | 79 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Pietersen | 4 | 124 | 31.00 | 149.4 | 58 | 0 | 1 |
| Ravi Bopara | 5 | 121 | 40.33 | 127.4 | 55 | 0 | 1 |
| Owais Shah | 4 | 113 | 37.67 | 128.4 | 55 | 0 | 1 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 2 | 110 | 110.00 | 166.7 | 96 | 0 | 1 |
| Brendon McCullum | 3 | 98 | 32.67 | 160.7 | 68 | 0 | 1 |
| AB de Villiers | 2 | 96 | 96.00 | 218.2 | 79 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Kennington Oval in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umar Gul | 3 | 9 | 6.89 | 5.64 | 5/6 |
| Saeed Ajmal | 3 | 6 | 11.00 | 5.50 | 4/19 |
| Stuart Broad | 4 | 6 | 16.67 | 8.33 | 3/17 |
| Jerome Taylor | 4 | 6 | 19.67 | 8.43 | 3/30 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 5 | 6 | 20.50 | 8.79 | 2/30 |
| Wayne Parnell | 2 | 5 | 3.80 | 3.17 | 4/13 |
| Ravi Bopara | 4 | 5 | 20.40 | 8.74 | 4/10 |
| James Anderson | 4 | 5 | 22.60 | 8.07 | 2/37 |
| Angelo Mathews | 2 | 4 | 5.75 | 3.83 | 3/16 |
| Samit Patel | 2 | 4 | 11.25 | 5.62 | 2/22 |
Recent matches at Kennington Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2024 | Pakistan 157 (19.5 ov) England 158/3 (15.3 ov) | England won by 7 wickets |
| 20 May 2014 | England 174/7 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 183/7 (20 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 9 runs |
| 27 Jun 2013 | England 2/1 (0.2 ov) New Zealand – | No result |
| 25 Jun 2013 | England 196/5 (20 ov) New Zealand 201/4 (20 ov) | New Zealand won by 5 runs |
| 25 Sep 2011 | England 88 (16.4 ov) West Indies 113/5 (20 ov) | West Indies won by 25 runs |
| 23 Sep 2011 | England 128/0 (15.2 ov) West Indies 125 (19.4 ov) | England won by 10 wickets |
| 19 Jun 2009 | Sri Lanka 158/5 (20 ov) West Indies 101 (17.4 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 57 runs |
| 15 Jun 2009 | Ireland 120/9 (20 ov) Pakistan 159/5 (20 ov) | Pakistan won by 39 runs |
| 15 Jun 2009 | England 161/6 (20 ov) West Indies 82/5 (8.2 ov) | West Indies won by 5 wickets (D/L) |
| 13 Jun 2009 | New Zealand 99 (18.3 ov) Pakistan 100/4 (13.1 ov) | Pakistan won by 6 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Kennington Oval in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Kennington Oval in T20I matches is 165.7 runs, from 14 innings between 2007 and 2024. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Kennington Oval in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 211/5 by South Africa against Scotland on 7 June 2009.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Kennington Oval in T20I matches?
In the 16 matches with a result, teams batting first won 9 (56%) and teams batting second won 7 (44%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Kennington Oval in T20I matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 81 by Scotland against South Africa on 7 June 2009.
What is the highest successful run chase at Kennington Oval in T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 173.
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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.