Headingley Pitch Report: Average Scores & Stats
Leeds, England · England Updated , after England vs PakistanHeadingley averages 249 in the first innings across its last 6 Test matches, rain-affected ones left out, and sides batting first have won 0% of those with a result. Pace bowlers take 84% of the wickets here and spinners 14%.
Ground snapshot
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In detail
Scoring
Avg 2nd inns328 Avg top score129 Top scorerTop Order 9/22Boundaries
Sixes / match10.8 Fours / match129.8 Boundary runs55.5%Bowling
Pace 84%Spin 14% Econ pace / spin3.66 / 3.26Trend · runs in innings 1
Match data
| Stat category | View match | View match | View match | View match | View match | View match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition | WTC | WTC | ASH | WTC | WTC | ASH |
| Date | 19 Aug 2610:00 AM ☀️ | 20 Jun 2510:00 AM ☀️ | 6 Jul 2310:00 AM ☀️ | 23 Jun 2210:00 AM ☀️ | 25 Aug 2110:00 AM ☀️ | 22 Aug 1910:00 AM ☀️ |
| Teams playing | ENG PAK | ENG IND | ENG AUS | ENG NZ | ENG IND | ENG AUS |
| Match result | 409 171 & 135 | 465 & 373/5 471 & 364 | 237 & 254/7 263 & 224 | 360 & 296/3 329 & 326 | 432 78 & 278 | 67 & 362/9 179 & 246 |
| Toss & decision | ENG · bowl | ENG · bowl | ENG · bowl | NZ · bat | IND · bat | ENG · bowl |
| Total match runs | 715 | 1673 | 978 | 1311 | 788 | 854 |
| Runs in innings 1 | 171 | 471 | 263 | 329 | 78 | 179 |
| Runs in innings 2 | 409 | 465 | 237 | 360 | 432 | 67 |
| Total match sixes | 1 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 8 |
| Total match fours | 103 | 199 | 105 | 177 | 101 | 94 |
| Total boundaries | 104 | 219 | 123 | 191 | 105 | 102 |
| Highest indiv. score | 91 | 149 | 118 | 162 | 121 | 135 |
| Bat first won? | No | No | No | No | No | No |
About Headingley
Headingley is located in Leeds, England. Across the last 6 All Test Cricket matches at this venue (since Aug 2019, rain-affected matches excluded), the average total match score is 1,053.2 runs.
Scoring trends at Headingley
In the last 6 games at Headingley, first innings scores average 248.5 runs, while second innings average 328.3 runs. Teams batting first have won 0% of matches at this ground. Matches produce an average of 10.8 sixes and 129.8 fours per game.
Pace vs Spin at Headingley
Pace bowlers concede 3.66 runs per over at this ground, compared to 3.26 for spinners. Seam bowlers account for 84% of wickets, while spin takes 14%. The boundary percentage at this venue is 55.5%.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first-innings score at Headingley?
The average first-innings score at Headingley is 248.5 runs, based on the last 6 completed games since Aug 2019, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting second average 328.3, and the average match score is 1,053.2 runs with 10.8 sixes and 129.8 fours.
Is it better to bat first at Headingley?
Batting second has the edge at Headingley: sides batting first have won 0% of 6 decided matches and sides batting second 100%, based on the last 6 completed games since Aug 2019, rain-affected matches excluded. The average first-innings score is 248.5.
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 6 matches with the toss on record, and to bat first in 2. 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 471 and the lowest is 78, based on the last 6 completed games since Aug 2019, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting first average 248.5 here, and the average match score is 1,053.2 runs.
Is Headingley good for batting or bowling?
Headingley plays as a bowler-friendly pitch: first innings average 248.5 runs, based on the last 6 completed games since Aug 2019, rain-affected matches excluded. Pace bowlers take 84% of the wickets and spinners 14%.
How many matches have been played at Headingley?
6 completed All Test 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.