Grounds
Cricket Ground Questions
Which County Championship Division Two ground has the highest scores?
County Ground in Northampton is the highest scoring County Championship Division Two ground of the 8 grounds Statz ranks, averaging 1119 runs a County Championship Division Two match, ahead of Sophia Gardens (1086) and County Ground (1077). Old Trafford is the lowest scoring, at 971 a match.
Which County Championship Division Two ground is best for chasing?
Chasing sides win most often at County Ground in Bristol, 78% of its County Championship Division Two matches with a result, ahead of Sophia Gardens (75%) and Lord's (64%). Batting first does best at Old Trafford, where chasers win 0%.
Which County Championship Division Two ground suits spin bowling?
Old Trafford in Stretford, Manchester is the best County Championship Division Two ground for spin: spinners take 28% of its County Championship Division Two wickets, ahead of County Ground (22%) and County Ground (22%). Across the 8 grounds ranked, spinners average 19% of the wickets; pace bowlers take the most at Grace Road, 91%.