Headingley Pitch Report: Average Scores & Stats
Leeds, England · England Updated , after England vs Sri LankaHeadingley averages 282 in the first innings across its last 6 ODI matches, rain-affected ones left out, and sides batting first have won 80% of those with a result. Pace bowlers take 59% of the wickets here and spinners 34%.
Ground snapshot
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In detail
Scoring
Avg 2nd inns242 Avg top score98 Top scorerTop Order 5/12Boundaries
Sixes / match11.3 Fours / match52.0 Boundary runs63.2%Bowling
Pace 59%Spin 34% Econ pace / spin6.13 / 5.82Trend · runs in innings 1
Match data
| Stat category | View match | View match | View match | View matchNo result | View matchNo result | View match | View match | View match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition | ODI | ODI | ODI | ODI | ODI | ODI | ODI | ODI |
| Date | 24 Sep 2611:30 AM ☀️ | 2 Sep 2512:00 PM ☀️ | 21 Sep 2410:00 AM ☀️ | 20 Sep 2311:30 AM ☀️ | 24 Jul 2210:00 AM ☀️ | 19 May 1910:00 AM ☀️ | 17 Jul 1811:30 AM ☀️ | 24 May 1701:00 PM ☀️🌙 |
| Teams playing | ENG SL | ENG SA | ENG AUS | ENG IRE | ENG SA | ENG PAK | ENG IND | ENG SA |
| Match result | 305/9 (50) 321/6 (50) | 131/10 (24.3) 137/3 (20.5) | 202/10 (40.2) 270/10 (44.4) | – – | – 159/2 (27.4) | 351/9 (50) 297/10 (46.5) | 260/2 (44.3) 256/8 (50) | 339/6 (50) 267/10 (45) |
| Toss & decision | SL · bat | SA · bowl | ENG · bowl | – | SA · bat | ENG · bat | ENG · bowl | SA · bowl |
| Total match runs | 626 | 268 | 472 | – | 318 | 648 | 516 | 606 |
| Runs in innings 1 | 321 | 131 | 270 | – | 159 | 351 | 256 | 339 |
| Runs in innings 2 | 305 | 137 | 202 | – | 159 | 297 | 260 | 267 |
| Total match sixes | 18 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 14 |
| Total match fours | 56 | 35 | 50 | 0 | 20 | 63 | 56 | 52 |
| Total boundaries | 74 | 39 | 65 | 0 | 20 | 77 | 59 | 66 |
| Highest indiv. score | 121 | 86 | 74 | – | 92 | 97 | 100 | 107 |
| Bat first won? | Yes | No | Yes | No result | No result | Yes | No | Yes |
About Headingley
Headingley is located in Leeds, England. Across the last 6 All ODI Cricket matches at this venue (since May 2017, rain-affected matches excluded), the average total match score is 524.0 runs.
Scoring trends at Headingley
In the last 6 games at Headingley, first innings scores average 282.4 runs, while second innings average 241.6 runs. Teams batting first have won 80% of matches at this ground. Matches produce an average of 11.3 sixes and 52.0 fours per game.
Pace vs Spin at Headingley
Pace bowlers concede 6.13 runs per over at this ground, compared to 5.82 for spinners. Seam bowlers account for 59% of wickets, while spin takes 34%. The boundary percentage at this venue is 63.2%.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first-innings score at Headingley?
The average first-innings score at Headingley is 282.4 runs, based on the last 6 completed games since May 2017, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting second average 241.6, and the average match score is 524.0 runs with 11.3 sixes and 52.0 fours.
Is it better to bat first or chase at Headingley?
Batting first has the edge at Headingley: sides batting first have won 80% of 5 decided matches and sides chasing 20%, based on the last 6 completed games since May 2017, rain-affected matches excluded. The average first-innings score is 282.4.
Do captains bat or bowl first after winning the toss at Headingley?
Captains winning the toss at Headingley chose to bowl first in 4 of the last 7 matches with the toss on record, and to bat first in 3. The side that won the toss went on to win 4 of the 6 with a result (67%).
What are the highest and lowest totals at Headingley?
The highest first-innings total at Headingley is 351 and the lowest is 131, based on the last 6 completed games since May 2017, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting first average 282.4 here, and the average match score is 524.0 runs.
Is Headingley good for batting or bowling?
Headingley plays as a balanced pitch: first innings average 282.4 runs, based on the last 6 completed games since May 2017, rain-affected matches excluded. Pace bowlers take 59% of the wickets and spinners 34%.
How many matches have been played at Headingley?
8 completed All ODI Cricket matches have been played at Headingley, Leeds, England in our records. This pitch report reads the last 6 matches, rain-affected games left out, and updates after every match here.