Lord's – Pitch Report, Records & Stats

London, England · Capacity 31,100 · Opened 1814 · 327 matches on record

247

Par 1st innings (ODI)

63% / 37%

Bat first / chase wins

61%

Toss: chose to field

70%

Wickets to pace

ODI Batting first has the edge at Lord's, based on 43 decided matches.

Lord's pitch report

T20I · 20 matches

In 20 T20Is here, the side batting first has averaged 157; the highest total is 199.
Chasing sides have won 50% of decided matches, so neither side has the edge.
The highest successful chase is 172.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 53% of the time.
Spinners have taken 47% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 9.4 an over.

ODI · 46 matches

In 46 ODIs here, the side batting first has averaged 247; the highest total is 387.
Chasing sides have won 37% of decided matches, so batting first is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 286.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 61% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 70% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 7.1 an over.

Test · 44 matches

In 44 Tests here, the side batting first has averaged 333; the highest total is 593.
Sides batting first have won 75% of the matches with a result.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 58% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 80% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the late overs at 3.6 an over.

T20 · 119 matches

In 119 T20s here, the side batting first has averaged 149; the highest total is 237.
Chasing sides have won 48% of decided matches, so neither side has the edge.
The highest successful chase is 211.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 69% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 62% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 9.1 an over.

List A · 27 matches

In 27 List A matches here, the side batting first has averaged 252; the highest total is 368.
Chasing sides have won 58% of decided matches, so chasing is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 298.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 59% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 68% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 7.4 an over.

First-class · 70 matches

In 70 first-class matches here, the side batting first has averaged 301; the highest total is 655.
Sides batting first have won 55% of the matches with a result.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 71% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 85% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the late overs at 3.5 an over.

Records by format

Format	M	Avg 1st	Avg 2nd	Bat 1st won	Chased	Highest	Lowest	Top chase	Low defended	RR	Bdry %
HUNDRED	1	122	119	0	0	122	119	—	—	7.23	53.1
T20I	20	157	140	9	9	199	93	172	128	7.70	51.9
ODI	46	247	213	27	16	387	107	286	169	5.12	44.2
Test	44	333	279	24	8	593	12	524	85	3.38	53.2
T20	119	149	135	59	55	237	34	211	92	8.19	56.3
List A	27	252	219	11	15	368	26	298	215	5.33	47.5
First-class	70	301	307	24	20	655	18	470	78	3.29	54.7

Par score & toss impact

T20I

Par score: 155
Toss winner won: 33%
Chose to field: 53%
Bat-first won: 50%

Last first innings: 150/4, 150/4, 117/5, 170/4, 117/5

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	7.19	49
middle	7.23	77
death	9.37	63

Based on 20 matches.

ODI

Par score: 247
Toss winner won: 49%
Chose to field: 61%
Bat-first won: 63%

Last first innings: 387/3, 330/8, 143/8, 143/8, 312/5

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	4.44	118
middle	4.88	351
death	7.07	237

Based on 46 matches.

Test

Par score: 285
Toss winner won: 50%
Chose to field: 58%
Bat-first won: 75%

Last first innings: 290/10, 285/10, 285/10, 140/10, 387/10

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
first	3.23	519
middle	3.36	535
late	3.63	443

Based on 44 matches.

T20

Par score: 138
Toss winner won: 46%
Chose to field: 69%
Bat-first won: 52%

Last first innings: 91/10, 158/8, 140/4, 162/4, 122/9

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	8.05	349
middle	7.97	552
death	9.11	501

Based on 119 matches.

List A

Par score: 283
Toss winner won: 38%
Chose to field: 59%
Bat-first won: 42%

Last first innings: 246/10, 255/9, 135/10, 303/7, 215/9

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	4.79	82
middle	5.01	184
death	7.40	122

Based on 27 matches.

First-class

Par score: 232
Toss winner won: 64%
Chose to field: 71%
Bat-first won: 55%

Last first innings: 103/10, 177/10, 430/10, 191/10, 445/9

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
first	3.25	793
middle	3.19	803
late	3.50	602

Based on 70 matches.

Top players at Lord's

HUNDRED

T20I

ODI

Test

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Weather at Lord's

13°C

clear

Feels 9°C · Humidity 57% · Wind 18 km/h · Cloud 0%

Rain outlook: no rain expected

Dew: possible – Dew is possible from about 21:00; the side bowling second may find the ball wet.

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Typical weather by month
Month	High	Low	Rain mm	Rain days
January	8°	2°	67.6	12.5
February	9°	3°	59	12.4
March	11°	4°	56.9	12.5
April	14°	5°	39.2	9.1
May	18°	9°	52.5	10.6
June	21°	12°	63.8	10.6
July	23°	14°	56.8	10
August	23°	14°	52.3	9.5
September	20°	12°	59	10.2
October	15°	9°	78.8	12.1
November	11°	5°	69.4	11.8
December	9°	4°	70.5	11.7

Team records at Lord's

Team	Format	P	W	L	Win %	Avg	Highest
Middlesex	First-class	68	26	17	38%	265	655
Middlesex	T20	51	16	32	31%	159	215
England	Test	40	20	9	50%	299	593
England	ODI	35	15	17	43%	242	387
London Spirit	T20	23	8	14	35%	118	176
London Spirit	T20	23	8	14	35%	136	195
Middlesex	List A	20	8	11	40%	236	341
Surrey	T20	13	8	5	62%	177	223

Recent matches at Lord's

County Championship Division Two 202624 Sept 2026 · First-class
Northamptonshire 103/10 (37.0) · Middlesex 248/10 (54.5) · Northamptonshire 284/10 (105.3) · Middlesex 128/3 (41.3)
MID won by 7 wickets
Pakistan tour of England 202627 Aug 2026 · Test
England 290/10 (66.4) · Pakistan 110/9 (37.2) · England 208/10 (54.2) · Pakistan 194/9 (50.5)
ENG won by 194 runs
The Hundred Women's Competition 202616 Aug 2026 · T20
Sunrisers Leeds 91/10 (15.1) · Trent Rockets 92/2 (9.0)
The Hundred Men's Competition 202616 Aug 2026 · T20
Trent Rockets 158/8 (16.4) · Manchester Super Giants 162/5 (16.2)
The Hundred Women's Competition 20269 Aug 2026 · T20
London Spirit 140/4 (16.4) · Birmingham Phoenix 108/8 (16.4)
The Hundred Men's Competition 20269 Aug 2026 · T20
Birmingham Phoenix 162/4 (16.4) · London Spirit 166/3 (13.4)
The Hundred Women's Competition 20266 Aug 2026 · T20
MI London 122/9 (16.4) · London Spirit 119/8 (16.4)
The Hundred Men's Competition 20266 Aug 2026 · T20
London Spirit 160/5 (16.4) · MI London 164/6 (15.4)
The Hundred Womens 20266 Aug 2026 · HUNDRED
London Spirit (Women) 122/9 (16.4) · MI London (Women) 119/8 (16.4)
ML-W won by 3 runs
One-Day Cup 20262 Aug 2026 · List A
Middlesex 246/10 (48.0) · Yorkshire 211/10 (47.3)

Lord's: frequently asked questions

What is the average first-innings score at Lord's in ODIs?

The average first-innings score at Lord's in ODIs is 247, across 46 matches in our records. The par score (middle of the last 10 first innings) is 247.

Is it better to bat first or chase at Lord's?

In ODIs at Lord's, sides batting first have won 63% of decided matches (27) and chasing sides 37% (16). Batting first has the edge.

What is the highest ODI total at Lord's?

The highest ODI total at Lord's is 387, and the lowest is 107.

What is the highest successful chase at Lord's in ODIs?

The highest successful ODI chase at Lord's is 286. The lowest total defended is 169.

Does the pitch at Lord's help pace or spin?

Pace bowlers have taken 70% of the wickets (with a known bowling type) in ODIs at Lord's, and spinners 30%.

What do captains choose after winning the toss at Lord's?

Captains winning the toss in ODIs at Lord's chose to field 61% of the time, and the toss winner went on to win 49% of matches.

Who has scored the most ODI runs at Lord's?

Joe Root has scored the most ODI runs at Lord's: 540 in 12 innings, averaging 54.

Who has taken the most ODI wickets at Lord's?

James Anderson has taken the most ODI wickets at Lord's: 19 in 16 innings at an economy of 5.38.

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Format

Avg 1st

Avg 2nd

Bat 1st won

Chased

Highest

Lowest

Top chase

Low defended

Bdry %

HUNDRED

122

119

122

119

—

7.23

53.1

T20I

157

140

199

172

128

7.70

51.9

ODI

247

213

387

107

286

169

5.12

44.2

Test

333

279

593

524

3.38

53.2

T20

119

149

135

237

211

8.19

56.3

List A

252

219

368

298

215

5.33

47.5

First-class

301

307

655

470

3.29

54.7

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

7.19

middle

7.23

death

9.37

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

4.44

118

middle

4.88

351

death

7.07

237

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

first

3.23

519

middle

3.36

535

late

3.63

443

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

8.05

349

middle

7.97

552

death

9.11

501

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

4.79

middle

5.01

184

death

7.40

122

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

first

3.25

793

middle

3.19

803

late

3.50

602

Typical weather by month

Month

High

Low

Rain mm

Rain days

January

8°

2°

67.6

12.5

February

9°

3°

12.4

March

11°

4°

56.9

12.5

April

14°

5°

39.2

9.1

May

18°

9°

52.5

10.6

June

21°

12°

63.8

10.6

July

23°

14°

56.8

August

23°

14°

52.3

9.5

September

20°

12°

10.2

October

15°

9°

78.8

12.1

November

11°

5°

69.4

11.8

December

9°

4°

70.5

11.7

Team

Format

Win %

Avg

Highest

Middlesex

First-class

38%

265

655

Middlesex

T20

31%

159

215

England

Test

50%

299

593

England

ODI

43%

242

387

London Spirit

T20

35%

118

176

London Spirit

T20

35%

136

195

Middlesex

List A

40%

236

341

Surrey

T20

62%

177

223