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Riverside Ground ODI average score and records
Data through 22 September 2026Last updated 22 September 2026
The average first-innings score at Riverside Ground is 250.4, based on 14 completed first innings across 18 matches played between 2004 and 2026. For comparison, the average across every ODI ground in the data is 250.4, so Riverside Ground is 0.1 runs above it. In 17 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 8 wins batting first against 9 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 10 of 17 decided matches (59%).
Matches
18
2004–2026
Avg 1st innings
250.4
14 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
207.4
14 innings
Won chasing
53%
9 of 17 results
Toss winner won
59%
10 of 17
Scoring by phase at Chester-le-Street
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 30 | 49.1 | 1.20 | 4.91 |
| Middle overs | 30 | 141.0 | 4.23 | 5.00 |
| Death overs | 24 | 51.2 | 2.25 | 7.34 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Riverside Ground (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 338/6 | 50 | West Indies | 2019-07-01 | Won |
| South Africa | 333/5 | 50 | England | 2022-07-19 | Won |
| West Indies | 315/9 | 50 | Sri Lanka | 2019-07-01 | Lost |
| England | 314/4 | 44.4 | Australia | 2018-06-21 | Won |
| Australia | 310/8 | 50 | England | 2018-06-21 | Lost |
Most runs at Riverside Ground in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonny Bairstow | 5 | 374 | 93.50 | 118.0 | 106 | 1 | 3 |
| Joe Root | 7 | 264 | 44.00 | 93.0 | 86 | 0 | 2 |
| Jason Roy | 4 | 216 | 54.00 | 95.6 | 101 | 1 | 1 |
| Ian Bell | 5 | 206 | 51.50 | 72.5 | 77 | 0 | 2 |
| Harry Brook | 2 | 177 | 177.00 | 108.6 | 110 | 1 | 1 |
| Kusal Perera | 3 | 167 | 55.67 | 100.6 | 73 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathan Trott | 3 | 147 | 147.00 | 75.8 | 69 | 0 | 2 |
| Kevin Pietersen | 3 | 135 | 67.50 | 86.5 | 110 | 1 | 0 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 1 | 134 | 134.00 | 114.5 | 134 | 1 | 0 |
| Avishka Fernando | 2 | 134 | 67.00 | 101.5 | 104 | 1 | 0 |
Most wickets at Riverside Ground in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graeme Swann | 3 | 9 | 13.67 | 4.39 | 5/28 |
| David Willey | 3 | 9 | 15.22 | 5.07 | 4/43 |
| James Anderson | 7 | 8 | 32.12 | 4.48 | 2/34 |
| Lasith Malinga | 4 | 7 | 24.14 | 4.97 | 3/55 |
| Tim Bresnan | 4 | 7 | 26.57 | 5.50 | 2/46 |
| Will Jacks | 2 | 6 | 7.00 | 4.20 | 5/22 |
| Steven Finn | 2 | 6 | 18.33 | 5.50 | 4/37 |
| James Franklin | 1 | 5 | 8.40 | 4.20 | 5/42 |
| Chris Woakes | 2 | 5 | 12.40 | 3.44 | 4/18 |
| Stuart Broad | 4 | 5 | 32.00 | 4.57 | 2/16 |
Recent matches at Riverside Ground
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2026 | England 265 (48.1 ov) Sri Lanka 176 (37 ov) | England won by 89 runs |
| 24 Sep 2024 | Australia 304/7 (50 ov) England 254/4 (37.4 ov) | England won by 46 runs (D/L) |
| 19 Jul 2022 | South Africa 333/5 (50 ov) England 271 (46.5 ov) | South Africa won by 62 runs |
| 29 Jun 2021 | Sri Lanka 185 (42.3 ov) England 189/5 (34.5 ov) | England won by 5 wickets |
| 3 Jul 2019 | England 305/8 (50 ov) New Zealand 186 (45 ov) | England won by 119 runs |
| 1 Jul 2019 | Sri Lanka 338/6 (50 ov) West Indies 315/9 (50 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 23 runs |
| 28 Jun 2019 | South Africa 206/1 (37.2 ov) Sri Lanka 203 (49.3 ov) | South Africa won by 9 wickets |
| 21 Jun 2018 | Australia 310/8 (50 ov) England 314/4 (44.4 ov) | England won by 6 wickets |
| 20 Jun 2015 | England 192/7 (25 ov) New Zealand 283/9 (50 ov) | England won by 3 wickets (D/L) |
| 25 May 2014 | England 99 (26.1 ov) Sri Lanka 256/8 (50 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 157 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Riverside Ground in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Riverside Ground in ODI matches is 250.4 runs, from 14 innings between 2004 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Riverside Ground in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 338/6 by Sri Lanka against West Indies on 1 July 2019.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Riverside Ground in ODI matches?
In the 17 matches with a result, teams batting first won 8 (47%) and teams batting second won 9 (53%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Riverside Ground in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 99 by England against Sri Lanka on 25 May 2014.
What is the highest successful run chase at Riverside Ground in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 314.
Also known as: Chester-le-Street, Seat Unique Riverside.
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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.