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County Ground First-Class 4th Innings Runs
Updated 15 September 2026, after Essex vs Warwickshire
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County Ground averages 327 in the first innings across its last 30 First-Class matches, rain-affected ones left out, and sides batting first have won 42% of those with a result. Pace bowlers take 66% of the wickets here and spinners 34%.
County Ground is located in Chelmsford, England. Across the last 30 All First-Class Cricket matches at this venue (since Jun 2022, rain-affected matches excluded), the average total match score is 979.2 runs.
Scoring trends at County Ground
In the last 30 games at County Ground, first innings scores average 326.5 runs, while second innings average 305.4 runs. Teams batting first have won 42% of matches at this ground. Matches produce an average of 10.0 sixes and 113.2 fours per game.
Pace vs Spin at County Ground
Pace bowlers concede 2.32 runs per over at this ground, compared to 3.34 for spinners. Seam bowlers account for 66% of wickets, while spin takes 34%. The boundary percentage at this venue is 52.3%.
County Ground Questions
What is the average first-innings score in First-Class matches at County Ground?
The average first-innings score in First-Class matches at County Ground is 326.5 runs, based on the last 30 completed games since Jun 2022, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting second average 305.4, and the average match score is 979.2 runs with 10.0 sixes and 113.2 fours.
Is it better to bat first at County Ground?
Batting second has the edge at County Ground: sides batting first have won 42% of 19 decided matches and sides batting second 58%, based on the last 30 completed games since Jun 2022, rain-affected matches excluded. The average first-innings score is 326.5.
Do captains bat or bowl first after winning the toss at County Ground?
Captains winning the toss at County Ground chose to bowl first in 8 of the last 30 matches with the toss on record, and to bat first in 22. The side that won the toss went on to win 10 of the 18 with a result (56%).
What are the highest and lowest totals at County Ground?
The highest first-innings total at County Ground is 602 and the lowest is 134, based on the last 30 completed games since Jun 2022, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting first average 326.5 here, and the average match score is 979.2 runs.
Is County Ground a batting or bowling pitch?
County Ground plays as a balanced pitch: first innings average 326.5 runs, based on the last 30 completed games since Jun 2022, rain-affected matches excluded. Pace bowlers take 66% of the wickets and spinners 34%.
How many matches have been played at County Ground?
42 completed All First-Class Cricket matches have been played at County Ground, Chelmsford, England in our records. This pitch report reads the last 30 matches, rain-affected games left out, and updates after every match here.