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The Rose Bowl County Championship stats: average score and records
Data through 24 September 2026Last updated 24 September 2026
The Rose Bowl has hosted 82 County Championship matches in the data (2014–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 329.4 from 82 innings. For comparison, the average across every County Championship ground in the data is 312.7, so The Rose Bowl is 16.6 runs above it. Teams batting first won 30 of 46 matches with a result (65%), and teams batting second won 16 (35%). The toss winner went on to win 23 of 46 decided matches (50%).
Matches
82
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
329.4
82 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
269.2
82 innings
Won chasing
35%
16 of 46 results
Toss winner won
50%
23 of 46
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 333.5 |
| 2015 | 362.8 |
| 2016 | 356.1 |
| 2017 | 305.7 |
| 2018 | 290.3 |
| 2019 | 421.0 |
| 2021 | 294.0 |
| 2022 | 282.6 |
| 2023 | 263.9 |
| 2024 | 408.1 |
| 2025 | 339.1 |
| 2026 | 323.4 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at The Rose Bowl (County Championship)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcestershire | 679/7 | Hampshire | 2025-06-29 | Drawn | |
| Surrey | 637/7 | Hampshire | 2016-07-17 | Won | |
| Hampshire | 608/6 | Surrey | 2024-05-24 | Won | |
| Nottinghamshire | 578/8 | Hampshire | 2025-07-22 | Drawn | |
| Kent | 555 | Hampshire | 2019-07-13 | Drawn |
Most runs at The Rose Bowl in County Championship matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Vince | 100 | 3,986 | 42.86 | 63.3 | 240 | 7 | 20 |
| Liam Dawson | 102 | 3,290 | 35.38 | 52.9 | 141 | 5 | 20 |
| Nick Gubbins | 71 | 2,534 | 38.98 | 46.2 | 201 | 7 | 10 |
| JHK Adams | 59 | 2,038 | 36.39 | 43.6 | 231 | 3 | 11 |
| Ben Brown | 55 | 1,905 | 42.33 | 53.3 | 165 | 5 | 9 |
| WR Smith | 40 | 1,518 | 42.17 | 42.4 | 210 | 3 | 5 |
| Sean Ervine | 42 | 1,371 | 41.55 | 58.4 | 203 | 2 | 6 |
| Michael Carberry | 35 | 1,195 | 35.15 | 45.8 | 110 | 2 | 7 |
| Ian Holland | 47 | 1,122 | 25.50 | 42.9 | 146 | 2 | 8 |
| Kyle Abbott | 86 | 1,120 | 16.00 | 53.6 | 60 | 0 | 5 |
Most wickets at The Rose Bowl in County Championship matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Abbott | 106 | 233 | 20.59 | 2.75 | 9/40 |
| Liam Dawson | 99 | 165 | 29.07 | 2.62 | 6/40 |
| Muhammad Abbas | 42 | 99 | 16.88 | 2.38 | 6/11 |
| KHD Barker | 47 | 86 | 21.84 | 2.57 | 7/46 |
| Fidel Edwards | 30 | 70 | 23.24 | 3.58 | 6/50 |
| Gareth Berg | 43 | 60 | 30.75 | 2.68 | 6/56 |
| BTJ Wheal | 38 | 59 | 28.73 | 3.17 | 4/46 |
| James Fuller | 43 | 51 | 32.90 | 3.72 | 4/42 |
| Mason Crane | 27 | 49 | 34.37 | 3.48 | 5/35 |
| Ian Holland | 46 | 35 | 32.09 | 2.80 | 4/16 |
Recent matches at The Rose Bowl
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2026 | Sussex 244 & 319/9d Hampshire 128 & 238 | Sussex won by 197 runs |
| 2 Sep 2026 | Warwickshire 398 Hampshire 115 & 154 | Warwickshire won by an innings and 129 runs |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Yorkshire 173 & 301 Hampshire 197 & 238 | Yorkshire won by 39 runs |
| 15 May 2026 | Hampshire 214 & 207/6d Nottinghamshire 229 | Match drawn |
| 1 May 2026 | Glamorgan 536/7d Hampshire 214 & 253 | Glamorgan won by an innings and 69 runs |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Hampshire 238 & 336 Somerset 288 & 288/8 | Somerset won by 2 wickets |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Essex 461/7d Hampshire 156 & 168 | Essex won by an innings and 137 runs |
| 24 Sep 2025 | Surrey 147 & 281 Hampshire 248 & 160 | Surrey won by 20 runs |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Nottinghamshire 578/8d & 108/1d Hampshire 454 | Match drawn |
| 29 Jun 2025 | Worcestershire 679/7d Hampshire 221 & 294/4 | Match drawn |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at The Rose Bowl in County Championship matches?
The average completed first-innings score at The Rose Bowl in County Championship matches is 329.4 runs, from 82 innings between 2014 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at The Rose Bowl in County Championship matches?
The highest total in the data is 679/7 by Worcestershire against Hampshire on 29 June 2025.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at The Rose Bowl in County Championship matches?
In the 46 matches with a result, teams batting first won 30 (65%) and teams batting second won 16 (35%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at The Rose Bowl in County Championship matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 56 by Northamptonshire against Hampshire on 18 May 2023.
Also known as: Ageas Bowl, Utilita Bowl, Hampshire Bowl.
More grounds in England
- County Ground, Bristol436 matches
- Edgbaston422 matches
- Kennington Oval394 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.