Cardiff, Wales
Sophia Gardens
- Par
- 179
- Recent average
- 173
- Men's T20s
- 95
- Blast matches
- 83
What do they score here?
29 of 86 reached par.
By era
| Innings from | Innings | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2017 | 26 | 151 | 148.3 |
| 2018–2022 | 33 | 160 | 162.1 |
| 2023 onward | 27 | 183 | 179.8 |
Bat first or chase?
What total is safe here?
Who has played here?
| Competition | Matches | First | Last | First-innings median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 Blast | 83 | May 2014 | Jul 2026 | 167 |
| T20I (Full Members) | 12 | Sept 2010 | Sept 2026 | 148 |
Sophia Gardens T20 FAQs
What is a good T20 score at Sophia Gardens?
Oddsworth's par score at Sophia Gardens is 179. Since October 2023, first innings in men's T20s here have averaged 173 across 20 innings.
Is it better to bat first or chase at Sophia Gardens?
Neither has the edge lately. Teams batting first have won 10 of the 20 completed men's T20s since October 2023, and 38 of 79 all-time.
What total is safe to defend at Sophia Gardens?
Teams making 210 or more in the first innings have defended it in 5 of 5 games here. For totals between 190 and 209, 7 of 8; between 170 and 189, 14 of 25; between 150 and 169, 7 of 15; under 150, 5 of 26.
Is Sophia Gardens a high-scoring ground?
About average. First innings here run level with the average for the T20 Blast and T20Is at other grounds.
What is the highest T20 total at Sophia Gardens?
The highest first-innings total in a men's T20 here is 243, and the lowest is 89.
Which competitions are played at Sophia Gardens?
95 men's T20s have been played here since 2010: 83 in the T20 Blast and 12 in T20Is.