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Sophia Gardens T20I average score and records
Data through 17 September 2026Last updated 17 September 2026
Sophia Gardens has hosted 12 T20I matches in the data (2010–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 157.3 from 10 innings. That is 7.1 runs higher than the T20I average of 150.2 across all grounds in the data. In 12 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 4 wins batting first against 8 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 67% of the time, and the toss winner won 33% of decided matches.
Matches
12
2010–2026
Avg 1st innings
157.3
10 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
150.1
10 innings
Won chasing
67%
8 of 12 results
Toss winner won
33%
4 of 12
Scoring by phase at Cardiff
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 20 | 46.1 | 1.80 | 7.69 |
| Middle overs | 20 | 72.5 | 2.05 | 8.24 |
| Death overs | 18 | 38.9 | 2.28 | 9.01 |
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 Sophia Gardens (T20I)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 207/3 | 20 | England | 2022-07-28 | Won |
| England | 194/7 | 19 | Australia | 2024-09-13 | Won |
| Australia | 193/6 | 20 | England | 2024-09-13 | Lost |
| England | 182/5 | 20 | Australia | 2015-08-31 | Won |
| England | 181/8 | 20 | South Africa | 2017-06-25 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 89 | 18.4 | England | 2010-09-07 | Lost |
| England | 149 | 16.4 | South Africa | 2022-07-28 | Lost |
Most runs at Sophia Gardens in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eoin Morgan | 6 | 215 | 71.67 | 160.4 | 74 | 0 | 2 |
| Jos Buttler | 7 | 208 | 34.67 | 155.2 | 68 | 0 | 1 |
| Liam Livingstone | 4 | 134 | 44.67 | 159.5 | 87 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Roy | 6 | 107 | 17.83 | 110.3 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| Moeen Ali | 2 | 100 | 100.00 | 158.7 | 72 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Hales | 3 | 97 | 48.50 | 127.6 | 58 | 0 | 1 |
| Rilee Rossouw | 1 | 96 | – | 174.5 | 96 | 0 | 1 |
| Dawid Malan | 4 | 94 | 23.50 | 140.3 | 78 | 0 | 1 |
| Steven Smith | 1 | 90 | 90.00 | 169.8 | 90 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 4 | 71 | 23.67 | 131.5 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
Most wickets at Sophia Gardens in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adil Rashid | 9 | 8 | 31.12 | 8.03 | 2/17 |
| Chris Jordan | 6 | 7 | 29.86 | 8.71 | 3/31 |
| Matt Short | 1 | 5 | 4.40 | 7.33 | 5/22 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 2 | 5 | 16.60 | 11.86 | 3/39 |
| Sam Curran | 5 | 5 | 23.80 | 9.15 | 2/25 |
| Tim Bresnan | 2 | 4 | 7.00 | 4.20 | 3/10 |
| Dane Paterson | 1 | 4 | 8.00 | 8.00 | 4/32 |
| Graeme Swann | 2 | 4 | 10.25 | 5.12 | 2/14 |
| Jofra Archer | 2 | 4 | 15.75 | 7.88 | 2/29 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 1 | 3 | 9.00 | 6.75 | 3/27 |
Recent matches at Sophia Gardens
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2026 | Sri Lanka 145/9 (20 ov) England 146/4 (12.1 ov) | England won by 6 wickets |
| 10 Sep 2025 | South Africa 97/5 (7.5 ov) England 54/5 (5 ov) | South Africa won by 14 runs (D/L) |
| 13 Sep 2024 | Australia 193/6 (20 ov) England 194/7 (19 ov) | England won by 3 wickets |
| 28 Jul 2022 | South Africa 207/3 (20 ov) England 149 (16.4 ov) | South Africa won by 58 runs |
| 24 Jun 2021 | Sri Lanka 111/7 (20 ov) England 108/5 (16.1 ov) | England won by 5 wickets (D/L) |
| 23 Jun 2021 | Sri Lanka 129/7 (20 ov) England 130/2 (17.1 ov) | England won by 8 wickets |
| 5 May 2019 | England 175/3 (19.2 ov) Pakistan 173/6 (20 ov) | England won by 7 wickets |
| 6 Jul 2018 | India 148/5 (20 ov) England 149/5 (19.4 ov) | England won by 5 wickets |
| 25 Jun 2017 | England 181/8 (20 ov) South Africa 162/7 (20 ov) | England won by 19 runs |
| 31 Aug 2015 | England 182/5 (20 ov) Australia 177/8 (20 ov) | England won by 5 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Sophia Gardens in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Sophia Gardens in T20I matches is 157.3 runs, from 10 innings between 2010 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Sophia Gardens in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 207/3 by South Africa against England on 28 July 2022.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Sophia Gardens in T20I matches?
In the 12 matches with a result, teams batting first won 4 (33%) and teams batting second won 8 (67%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Sophia Gardens in T20I matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 89 by Pakistan against England on 7 September 2010.
What is the highest successful run chase at Sophia Gardens in T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 194.
Also known as: Cardiff, SWALEC Stadium.
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.