Old Trafford – Pitch Report, Records & Stats

Manchester, England · Capacity 19,000 · Opened 1857 · 340 matches on record

158

Par 1st innings (T20I)

38% / 63%

Bat first / chase wins

48%

Toss: chose to field

52%

Wickets to pace

T20I Chasing has the edge at Old Trafford, based on 24 decided matches.

Old Trafford pitch report

T20I · 28 matches

In 28 T20Is here, the side batting first has averaged 159; the highest total is 304.
Chasing sides have won 62% of decided matches, so chasing is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 199.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 48% of the time.
Spinners have taken 48% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 9.0 an over.

ODI · 24 matches

In 24 ODIs here, the side batting first has averaged 237; the highest total is 336.
Chasing sides have won 50% of decided matches, so neither side has the edge.
The highest successful chase is 305.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 42% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 69% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 7.1 an over.

Test · 16 matches

In 16 Tests here, the side batting first has averaged 353; the highest total is 669.
Sides batting first have won 77% of the matches with a result.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 25% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 74% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the late overs at 3.6 an over.

T20 · 155 matches

In 155 T20s here, the side batting first has averaged 149; the highest total is 236.
Chasing sides have won 52% of decided matches, so neither side has the edge.
The highest successful chase is 203.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 46% of the time.
Spinners have taken 46% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 8.9 an over.

List A · 48 matches

In 48 List A matches here, the side batting first has averaged 251; the highest total is 411.
Chasing sides have won 41% of decided matches, so batting first is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 311.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 50% of the time.
Spinners have taken 43% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 7.4 an over.

First-class · 68 matches

In 68 first-class matches here, the side batting first has averaged 309; the highest total is 650.
Sides batting first have won 70% of the matches with a result.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 40% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 71% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the late overs at 3.4 an over.

Records by format

Format	M	Avg 1st	Avg 2nd	Bat 1st won	Chased	Highest	Lowest	Top chase	Low defended	RR	Bdry %
T20I	28	159	134	9	15	304	4	199	150	8.14	57.4
ODI	24	237	210	12	12	336	67	305	201	5.25	46.2
Test	16	353	332	10	3	669	37	358	119	3.42	50.2
T20	155	149	136	71	76	236	47	203	85	8.01	53.2
List A	48	251	211	26	18	411	39	311	200	5.31	45.2
First-class	68	309	307	23	10	650	10	504	109	3.14	51.9

Par score & toss impact

T20I

Par score: 158
Toss winner won: 38%
Chose to field: 48%
Bat-first won: 38%

Last first innings: 124/10, 190/7, 151/6, 151/6, 136/8

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	8.57	59
middle	7.90	107
death	8.97	87

Based on 28 matches.

ODI

Par score: 291
Toss winner won: 50%
Chose to field: 42%
Bat-first won: 50%

Last first innings: 201/10, 259/10, 302/7, 231/9, 294/9

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	4.67	83
middle	5.06	192
death	7.08	98

Based on 24 matches.

Test

Par score: 362
Toss winner won: 38%
Chose to field: 25%
Bat-first won: 77%

Last first innings: 358/10, 236/10, 317/10, 151/10, 326/10

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
first	3.28	170
middle	3.40	187
late	3.62	149

Based on 16 matches.

T20

Par score: 141
Toss winner won: 56%
Chose to field: 46%
Bat-first won: 48%

Last first innings: 166/4, 127/10, 85/9, 155/4, 153/8

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	8.18	463
middle	7.53	714
death	8.94	631

Based on 155 matches.

List A

Par score: 234
Toss winner won: 59%
Chose to field: 50%
Bat-first won: 59%

Last first innings: 234/9, 234/9, 349/8, 270/6, 226/9

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	4.74	83
middle	5.20	351
death	7.44	193

Based on 48 matches.

First-class

Par score: 284
Toss winner won: 45%
Chose to field: 40%
Bat-first won: 70%

Last first innings: 212/10, 284/10, 201/10, 351/10, 211/10

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
first	3.00	651
middle	3.07	666
late	3.43	635

Based on 68 matches.

Top players at Old Trafford

T20I

ODI

Test

T20

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Weather at Old Trafford

12°C

overcast

Feels 9°C · Humidity 66% · Wind 14.4 km/h · Cloud 81%

Rain outlook: small chance of a shower

Dew: possible – Dew is possible from about 20:00; the side bowling second may find the ball wet.

18:00
12°
39%
19:00
11°
26%
20:00
11°
12%
21:00
10°
2%
22:00
10°
0%
23:00
10°
0%
00:00
10°
0%
01:00
10°
0%

Typical weather by month
Month	High	Low	Rain mm	Rain days
January	7°	2°	106.8	16.5
February	9°	3°	101.5	16.5
March	11°	3°	96.1	15.4
April	13°	5°	58.9	11.9
May	17°	8°	70.6	13.5
June	20°	12°	96.5	16.3
July	21°	13°	101.3	17.4
August	20°	13°	102.1	16.9
September	18°	11°	105.8	15.8
October	14°	8°	117	17.2
November	10°	5°	102.5	16.8
December	8°	4°	113.7	17.7

Team records at Old Trafford

Team	Format	P	W	L	Win %	Avg	Highest
Lancashire	T20	79	55	20	70%	163	231
Lancashire	First-class	68	22	11	32%	281	650
Lancashire	List A	29	11	15	38%	226	363
Manchester Originals	T20	19	7	10	37%	141	189
England	ODI	18	10	8	56%	221	302
Manchester Originals	T20	17	7	10	41%	115	156
England	Test	16	12	1	75%	332	669
England	T20I	15	8	3	53%	154	304

Recent matches at Old Trafford

Sri Lanka tour of England 202619 Sept 2026 · T20I
Sri Lanka 124/10 (18.5) · England 126/2 (9.4)
ENG won by 8 wickets
County Championship 20268 Sept 2026 · First-class
Gloucestershire 212/10 (80.2) · Lancashire 134/10 (35.5) · Gloucestershire 169/10 (61.0) · Lancashire 142/10 (41.4)
ECB Women's One-Day Cup 20263 Sept 2026 · List A
Lancashire 234/9 (50.0) · Surrey 167/6 (38.0)
ECB Women's One-Day Cup 20263 Sept 2026 · List A
Lancashire Women 234/9 (50.0) · Surrey Women 167/6 (38.0)
County Championship 202620 Aug 2026 · First-class
Northamptonshire 284/10 (89.2) · Lancashire 137/10 (47.4) · Northamptonshire 298/4 (64.0) · Lancashire 129/10 (52.2)
One-Day Cup 202614 Aug 2026 · List A
Durham 349/8 (50.0) · Lancashire 187/10 (36.1)
The Hundred Women's Competition 202611 Aug 2026 · T20
Sunrisers Leeds 166/4 (16.4) · Manchester Super Giants 125/8 (16.4)
The Hundred Men's Competition 202611 Aug 2026 · T20
Sunrisers Leeds 127/10 (16.4) · Manchester Super Giants 128/0 (11.1)
One-Day Cup 20267 Aug 2026 · List A
Gloucestershire 270/6 (50.0) · Lancashire 273/6 (48.1)
The Hundred Women's Competition 20265 Aug 2026 · T20
Manchester Super Giants 85/9 (16.4) · Welsh Fire 88/7 (15.1)

Old Trafford: frequently asked questions

What is the average first-innings score at Old Trafford in T20Is?

The average first-innings score at Old Trafford in T20Is is 159, across 28 matches in our records. The par score (middle of the last 10 first innings) is 158.

Is it better to bat first or chase at Old Trafford?

In T20Is at Old Trafford, sides batting first have won 38% of decided matches (9) and chasing sides 63% (15). Chasing has the edge.

What is the highest T20I total at Old Trafford?

The highest T20I total at Old Trafford is 304, and the lowest is 4.

What is the highest successful chase at Old Trafford in T20Is?

The highest successful T20I chase at Old Trafford is 199. The lowest total defended is 150.

Does the pitch at Old Trafford help pace or spin?

Pace bowlers have taken 52% of the wickets (with a known bowling type) in T20Is at Old Trafford, and spinners 48%.

What do captains choose after winning the toss at Old Trafford?

Captains winning the toss in T20Is at Old Trafford chose to field 48% of the time, and the toss winner went on to win 38% of matches.

Who has scored the most T20I runs at Old Trafford?

Jos Buttler has scored the most T20I runs at Old Trafford: 264 in 7 innings, averaging 52.8.

Who has taken the most T20I wickets at Old Trafford?

Adil Rashid has taken the most T20I wickets at Old Trafford: 12 in 10 innings at an economy of 8.88.

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Format

Avg 1st

Avg 2nd

Bat 1st won

Chased

Highest

Lowest

Top chase

Low defended

Bdry %

T20I

159

134

304

199

150

8.14

57.4

ODI

237

210

336

305

201

5.25

46.2

Test

353

332

669

358

119

3.42

50.2

T20

155

149

136

236

203

8.01

53.2

List A

251

211

411

311

200

5.31

45.2

First-class

309

307

650

504

109

3.14

51.9

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

8.57

middle

7.90

107

death

8.97

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

4.67

middle

5.06

192

death

7.08

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

first

3.28

170

middle

3.40

187

late

3.62

149

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

8.18

463

middle

7.53

714

death

8.94

631

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

4.74

middle

5.20

351

death

7.44

193

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

first

3.00

651

middle

3.07

666

late

3.43

635

Typical weather by month

Month

High

Low

Rain mm

Rain days

January

7°

2°

106.8

16.5

February

9°

3°

101.5

16.5

March

11°

3°

96.1

15.4

April

13°

5°

58.9

11.9

May

17°

8°

70.6

13.5

June

20°

12°

96.5

16.3

July

21°

13°

101.3

17.4

August

20°

13°

102.1

16.9

September

18°

11°

105.8

15.8

October

14°

8°

117

17.2

November

10°

5°

102.5

16.8

December

8°

4°

113.7

17.7

Team

Format

Win %

Avg

Highest

Lancashire

T20

70%

163

231

Lancashire

First-class

32%

281

650

Lancashire

List A

38%

226

363

Manchester Originals

T20

37%

141

189

England

ODI

56%

221

302

Manchester Originals

T20

41%

115

156

England

Test

75%

332

669

England

T20I

53%

154

304