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Kennington Oval Test average score and records
Data through 17 June 2026Last updated 17 June 2026
The average first-innings score at Kennington Oval is 354.6, based on 23 completed first innings across 24 matches played between 2003 and 2026. That is 10.8 runs higher than the Test average of 343.7 across all grounds in the data. In 21 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 13 wins batting first against 8 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 46% of the time, and the toss winner won 38% of decided matches.
Matches
24
2003–2026
Avg 1st innings
354.6
23 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
316.3
23 innings
Won chasing
38%
8 of 21 results
Toss winner won
38%
8 of 21
Highest and lowest totals at Kennington Oval (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 664 | England | 2007-08-09 | Drawn | |
| South Africa | 637/2 | England | 2012-07-19 | Won | |
| England | 604/9 | South Africa | 2003-09-04 | Won | |
| England | 591/6 | India | 2011-08-18 | Won | |
| Pakistan | 542 | England | 2016-08-11 | Won |
Most runs at Kennington Oval in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alastair Cook | 24 | 1,217 | 50.71 | 47.0 | 147 | 3 | 7 |
| Joe Root | 24 | 1,050 | 45.65 | 60.3 | 149 | 3 | 5 |
| Kevin Pietersen | 15 | 897 | 59.80 | 66.9 | 175 | 4 | 3 |
| Ian Bell | 19 | 717 | 39.83 | 49.5 | 235 | 1 | 5 |
| Steven Smith | 9 | 671 | 83.88 | 54.3 | 143 | 3 | 3 |
| Andrew Strauss | 17 | 554 | 34.62 | 47.2 | 129 | 1 | 4 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 14 | 447 | 31.93 | 63.8 | 81 | 0 | 4 |
| Hashim Amla | 5 | 434 | 108.50 | 60.7 | 311 | 1 | 1 |
| Moeen Ali | 13 | 411 | 31.62 | 53.3 | 108 | 1 | 1 |
| Marcus Trescothick | 8 | 408 | 68.00 | 56.4 | 219 | 1 | 1 |
Most wickets at Kennington Oval in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson | 30 | 50 | 33.88 | 3.07 | 4/52 |
| Stuart Broad | 25 | 45 | 31.07 | 3.17 | 5/37 |
| Chris Woakes | 14 | 27 | 26.00 | 3.11 | 4/50 |
| Graeme Swann | 9 | 27 | 28.48 | 2.94 | 6/106 |
| Steve Harmison | 11 | 25 | 25.64 | 3.31 | 6/46 |
| Moeen Ali | 10 | 17 | 36.88 | 4.12 | 4/45 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 6 | 15 | 30.93 | 3.83 | 5/104 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 8 | 15 | 32.73 | 2.87 | 4/79 |
| Mitchell Starc | 8 | 15 | 35.20 | 4.18 | 4/82 |
| Nathan Lyon | 8 | 14 | 24.07 | 2.72 | 4/41 |
Recent matches at Kennington Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | New Zealand 391 & 362 England 291 & 209 | New Zealand won by 253 runs |
| 31 Jul 2025 | India 224 & 396 England 247/9 & 367 | India won by 6 runs |
| 6 Sep 2024 | England 325 & 156 Sri Lanka 263 & 219/2 | Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets |
| 27 Jul 2023 | England 283 & 395 Australia 295 & 334 | England won by 49 runs |
| 7 Jun 2023 | Australia 469 & 270/8d India 296 & 234 | Australia won by 209 runs |
| 8 Sep 2022 | South Africa 118 & 169 England 158 & 130/1 | England won by 9 wickets |
| 2 Sep 2021 | India 191 & 466 England 290 & 210 | India won by 157 runs |
| 12 Sep 2019 | England 294 & 329 Australia 225 & 263 | England won by 135 runs |
| 7 Sep 2018 | England 332 & 423/8d India 292 & 345 | England won by 118 runs |
| 27 Jul 2017 | England 353 & 313/8d South Africa 175 & 252 | England won by 239 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Kennington Oval in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Kennington Oval in Test matches is 354.6 runs, from 23 innings between 2003 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Kennington Oval in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 664 by India against England on 9 August 2007.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Kennington Oval in Test matches?
In the 21 matches with a result, teams batting first won 13 (62%) and teams batting second won 8 (38%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Kennington Oval in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 94 by India against England on 15 August 2014.
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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.