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Sophia Gardens Women's T20 average score and records
Data through 12 August 2026Last updated 12 August 2026
The average first-innings score at Sophia Gardens is 127.0, based on 24 completed first innings across 24 matches played between 2021 and 2026. For comparison, the average across every Women's T20 ground in the data is 139.4, so Sophia Gardens is 12.4 runs below it. Teams batting first won 11 of 24 matches with a result (46%), and teams batting second won 13 (54%). The toss winner went on to win 14 of 24 decided matches (58%).
Matches
24
2021–2026
Avg 1st innings
127.0
24 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
118.2
24 innings
Won chasing
54%
13 of 24 results
Toss winner won
58%
14 of 24
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 105.4 |
| 2022 | 140.5 |
| 2023 | 155.0 |
| 2024 | 107.0 |
| 2025 | 113.2 |
| 2026 | 141.2 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Cardiff
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 48 | 32.9 | 1.21 | 7.49 |
| Middle overs | 48 | 60.3 | 2.40 | 7.21 |
| Death overs | 47 | 30.0 | 2.43 | 7.93 |
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 (Women's T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Fire Women | 181/3 | 20 | Trent Rockets Women | 2023-08-14 | Won |
| Welsh Fire Women | 177/4 | 20 | MI London Women | 2026-07-25 | Won |
| Birmingham Phoenix Women | 161/5 | 20 | Welsh Fire Women | 2022-08-13 | Won |
| Welsh Fire Women | 161/4 | 20 | London Spirit Women | 2023-08-20 | Won |
| Central Sparks Women | 156/4 | 20 | Western Storm Women | 2022-05-14 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Brave Women | 84 | 18.1 | Welsh Fire Women | 2024-08-05 | Lost |
| Welsh Fire Women | 102 | 20 | Trent Rockets Women | 2021-08-06 | Lost |
| Welsh Fire Women | 108 | 19.4 | Southern Brave Women | 2022-08-22 | Lost |
| MI London Women | 117 | 18.2 | Welsh Fire Women | 2026-07-25 | Lost |
| London Spirit Women | 123 | 19.4 | Welsh Fire Women | 2026-08-12 | Lost |
Most runs at Sophia Gardens in Women's T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Dunkley | 13 | 370 | 28.46 | 122.1 | 68 | 0 | 2 |
| Hayley Matthews | 15 | 333 | 23.79 | 104.1 | 71 | 0 | 1 |
| Tammy Beaumont | 14 | 304 | 21.71 | 129.4 | 118 | 1 | 0 |
| Sarah Bryce | 14 | 256 | 28.44 | 111.8 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Sophie Devine | 5 | 187 | 37.40 | 155.8 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
| Jess Jonassen | 7 | 145 | 29.00 | 122.9 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Natalie Sciver | 4 | 139 | 46.33 | 143.3 | 54 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryony Smith | 6 | 130 | 21.67 | 154.8 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Georgia Wareham | 4 | 128 | 64.00 | 152.4 | 50 | 0 | 1 |
| Smriti Mandhana | 4 | 115 | 38.33 | 145.6 | 61 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Sophia Gardens in Women's T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayley Matthews | 14 | 20 | 16.05 | 7.77 | 3/16 |
| Freya Davies | 11 | 17 | 13.29 | 6.85 | 3/16 |
| Jess Jonassen | 7 | 10 | 13.70 | 6.37 | 4/10 |
| Grace Potts | 5 | 9 | 13.00 | 6.75 | 3/23 |
| Heather Graham | 7 | 9 | 15.89 | 6.65 | 3/14 |
| C Nicholas | 9 | 9 | 22.00 | 7.42 | 2/17 |
| LK Bell | 6 | 7 | 20.71 | 7.91 | 2/17 |
| Shabnim Ismail | 9 | 7 | 26.57 | 6.72 | 2/19 |
| GK Davis | 5 | 6 | 16.00 | 8.86 | 3/33 |
| Katie Levick | 6 | 6 | 21.50 | 7.37 | 3/26 |
Recent matches at Sophia Gardens
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2026 | Welsh Fire Women 138/7 (20 ov) London Spirit Women 123 (19.4 ov) | Welsh Fire won by 15 runs |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Southern Brave Women 121/5 (20 ov) Welsh Fire Women 122/6 (20 ov) | Welsh Fire won by 4 wickets |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Welsh Fire Women 129/3 (20 ov) Trent Rockets Women 132/2 (16.3 ov) | Trent Rockets won by 8 wickets |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Welsh Fire Women 177/4 (20 ov) MI London Women 117 (18.2 ov) | Welsh Fire won by 60 runs |
| 24 Aug 2025 | Trent Rockets Women 145/6 (20 ov) Welsh Fire Women 122/9 (20 ov) | Trent Rockets won by 23 runs |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Welsh Fire Women 111/6 (20 ov) Southern Brave Women 112/7 (19.4 ov) | Southern Brave won by 3 wickets |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Welsh Fire Women 73/9 (20 ov) Manchester Originals Women 76/3 (16.1 ov) | Manchester Originals won by 7 wickets |
| 9 Aug 2025 | London Spirit Women 124 (19.4 ov) Welsh Fire Women 122/5 (20 ov) | London Spirit won by 2 runs |
| 10 Aug 2024 | Birmingham Phoenix Women 121/7 (20 ov) Welsh Fire Women 112/8 (20 ov) | Birmingham Phoenix won by 9 runs |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Southern Brave Women 84 (18.1 ov) Welsh Fire Women 88/3 (18 ov) | Welsh Fire won by 7 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Sophia Gardens in Women's T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Sophia Gardens in Women's T20 matches is 127.0 runs, from 24 innings between 2021 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Sophia Gardens in Women's T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 181/3 by Welsh Fire Women against Trent Rockets Women on 14 August 2023.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Sophia Gardens in Women's T20 matches?
In the 24 matches with a result, teams batting first won 11 (46%) and teams batting second won 13 (54%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Sophia Gardens in Women's T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 84 by Southern Brave Women against Welsh Fire Women on 5 August 2024.
What is the highest successful run chase at Sophia Gardens in Women's T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 145.
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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.