Sophia Gardens – Pitch Report, Records & Stats

Cardiff, England · Opened 1967 · 302 matches on record

233

Par 1st innings (ODI)

38% / 63%

Bat first / chase wins

86%

Toss: chose to field

75%

Wickets to pace

ODI Chasing has the edge at Sophia Gardens, based on 24 decided matches.

Sophia Gardens pitch report

T20I · 13 matches

In 13 T20Is here, the side batting first has averaged 146; the highest total is 207.
Chasing sides have won 69% of decided matches, so chasing is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 194.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 69% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 69% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 8.8 an over.

ODI · 28 matches

In 28 ODIs here, the side batting first has averaged 231; the highest total is 386.
Chasing sides have won 62% of decided matches, so chasing is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 312.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 86% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 75% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 7.5 an over.

T20 · 140 matches

In 140 T20s here, the side batting first has averaged 148; the highest total is 243.
Chasing sides have won 48% of decided matches, so neither side has the edge.
The highest successful chase is 191.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 71% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 68% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 9.0 an over.

List A · 37 matches

In 37 List A matches here, the side batting first has averaged 240; the highest total is 343.
Chasing sides have won 50% of decided matches, so neither side has the edge.
The highest successful chase is 343.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 62% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 74% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 7.3 an over.

First-class · 74 matches

In 74 first-class matches here, the side batting first has averaged 291; the highest total is 750.
Sides batting first have won 41% of the matches with a result.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 68% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 80% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the late overs at 3.6 an over.

Records by format

Format	M	Avg 1st	Avg 2nd	Bat 1st won	Chased	Highest	Lowest	Top chase	Low defended	RR	Bdry %
HUNDRED	7	135	121	2	1	177	111	112	124	7.23	55.2
T20I	13	146	137	4	9	207	54	194	97	7.96	53.6
ODI	28	231	215	9	15	386	6	312	169	5.61	46.5
Test	3	422	493	2	0	674	82	—	400	3.54	49.5
T20	140	148	132	67	62	243	3	191	75	8.13	56.1
List A	37	240	216	17	17	343	26	343	185	5.18	47.8
First-class	74	291	307	17	24	750	5	494	69	3.37	54.9

Par score & toss impact

HUNDRED

Par score: 129
Toss winner won: 67%
Chose to field: 67%
Bat-first won: 67%

Last first innings: 138/7, 121/5, 129/3, 177/4, 145/6

Based on 7 matches.

T20I

Par score: 173
Toss winner won: 38%
Chose to field: 69%
Bat-first won: 31%

Last first innings: 145/9, 97/5, 193/6, 207/3, 111/7

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	7.49	56
middle	7.93	51
death	8.82	48

Based on 13 matches.

ODI

Par score: 233
Toss winner won: 54%
Chose to field: 86%
Bat-first won: 38%

Last first innings: 233/10, 181/7, 181/7, 308/10, 291/6

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	5.11	65
middle	5.41	194
death	7.47	96

Based on 28 matches.

Test

Par score: 430
Toss winner won: 50%
Chose to field: 0%
Bat-first won: 100%

Last first innings: 430/10, 400/10, 435/10

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
first	3.29	31
middle	3.39	24
late	3.89	35

Based on 3 matches.

T20

Par score: 138
Toss winner won: 57%
Chose to field: 71%
Bat-first won: 52%

Last first innings: 138/7, 131/8, 121/5, 115/8, 129/3

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	8.09	419
middle	7.80	645
death	8.97	583

Based on 140 matches.

List A

Par score: 247
Toss winner won: 44%
Chose to field: 62%
Bat-first won: 50%

Last first innings: 278/9, 312/10, 209/10, 150/7, 274/10

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	4.33	100
middle	5.09	278
death	7.28	143

Based on 37 matches.

First-class

Par score: 354
Toss winner won: 66%
Chose to field: 68%
Bat-first won: 41%

Last first innings: 505/10, 69/10, 162/10, 358/10, 354/10

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
first	3.24	784
middle	3.37	866
late	3.58	562

Based on 74 matches.

Top players at Sophia Gardens

HUNDRED

T20I

ODI

Test

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Weather at Sophia Gardens

10°C

light drizzle

Feels 7°C · Humidity 84% · Wind 18 km/h · Cloud 16%

Rain outlook: rain very likely to interrupt

Dew: possible – Dew is possible from about 05:00; the side bowling second may find the ball wet.

05:00
10°
73%
06:00
9°
40%
07:00
9°
14%
08:00
9°
4%
09:00
10°
1%
10:00
11°
0%
11:00
12°
0%
12:00
13°
0%

Typical weather by month
Month	High	Low	Rain mm	Rain days
January	8°	3°	114.7	15
February	9°	4°	114.7	14.6
March	11°	4°	102.5	15
April	13°	5°	73.4	11.1
May	17°	9°	82.1	12.5
June	19°	12°	75.4	13.9
July	21°	14°	77.8	13.5
August	21°	13°	90.9	14
September	18°	12°	109.2	13.9
October	15°	9°	141	16.4
November	11°	6°	119.2	15.4
December	9°	4°	149.1	16.3

Team records at Sophia Gardens

Team	Format	P	W	L	Win %	Avg	Highest
Glamorgan	T20	83	33	44	40%	147	243
Glamorgan	First-class	74	20	21	27%	252	570
Glamorgan	List A	33	17	14	52%	235	343
Welsh Fire	T20	24	7	16	29%	125	167
Welsh Fire	T20	21	8	13	38%	124	181
England	ODI	18	11	4	61%	244	386
England	T20I	12	10	2	83%	141	194
Gloucestershire	T20	12	8	3	67%	145	179

Recent matches at Sophia Gardens

County Championship Division One 202624 Sept 2026 · First-class
Glamorgan 505/10 (157.1) · Essex 129/10 (45.1) · Essex 350/6 (85.3)
Match Drawn
Sri Lanka tour of England 202617 Sept 2026 · T20I
Sri Lanka 145/9 (20.0) · England 146/4 (12.1)
ENG won by 6 wickets
County Championship 20268 Sept 2026 · First-class
Glamorgan 69/10 (26.3) · Warwickshire 391/10 (97.5) · Glamorgan 65/10 (26.1)
County Championship 202627 Aug 2026 · First-class
Hampshire 162/10 (40.2) · Glamorgan 161/10 (60.0) · Hampshire 300/8 (69.3) · Glamorgan 21/3 (13.5)
draw
The Hundred Women's Competition 202612 Aug 2026 · T20
Welsh Fire 138/7 (16.4) · London Spirit 123/10 (16.3)
The Hundred Men's Competition 202612 Aug 2026 · T20
London Spirit 131/8 (16.4) · Welsh Fire 125/7 (16.4)
The Hundred Womens 202612 Aug 2026 · HUNDRED
Welsh Fire (Women) 138/7 (16.4) · London Spirit (Women) 123/10 (16.3)
WF-W won by 15 runs
One-Day Cup 20269 Aug 2026 · List A
Worcestershire 278/9 (50.0) · Glamorgan 281/8 (50.0)
One-Day Cup 20267 Aug 2026 · List A
Essex 312/10 (47.1) · Glamorgan 309/7 (50.0)
The Hundred Women's Competition 20263 Aug 2026 · T20
Southern Brave 121/5 (16.4) · Welsh Fire 122/6 (16.4)

Sophia Gardens: frequently asked questions

What is the average first-innings score at Sophia Gardens in ODIs?

The average first-innings score at Sophia Gardens in ODIs is 231, across 28 matches in our records. The par score (middle of the last 10 first innings) is 233.

Is it better to bat first or chase at Sophia Gardens?

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

What is the highest ODI total at Sophia Gardens?

The highest ODI total at Sophia Gardens is 386, and the lowest is 6.

What is the highest successful chase at Sophia Gardens in ODIs?

The highest successful ODI chase at Sophia Gardens is 312. The lowest total defended is 169.

Does the pitch at Sophia Gardens help pace or spin?

Pace bowlers have taken 75% of the wickets (with a known bowling type) in ODIs at Sophia Gardens, and spinners 25%.

What do captains choose after winning the toss at Sophia Gardens?

Captains winning the toss in ODIs at Sophia Gardens chose to field 86% of the time, and the toss winner went on to win 54% of matches.

Who has scored the most ODI runs at Sophia Gardens?

Joe Root has scored the most ODI runs at Sophia Gardens: 568 in 12 innings, averaging 56.8.

Who has taken the most ODI wickets at Sophia Gardens?

Adil Rashid has taken the most ODI wickets at Sophia Gardens: 14 in 8 innings at an economy of 6.24.

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Format

Avg 1st

Avg 2nd

Bat 1st won

Chased

Highest

Lowest

Top chase

Low defended

Bdry %

HUNDRED

135

121

177

111

112

124

7.23

55.2

T20I

146

137

207

194

7.96

53.6

ODI

231

215

386

312

169

5.61

46.5

Test

422

493

674

—

400

3.54

49.5

T20

140

148

132

243

191

8.13

56.1

List A

240

216

343

185

5.18

47.8

First-class

291

307

750

494

3.37

54.9

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

7.49

middle

7.93

death

8.82

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

5.11

middle

5.41

194

death

7.47

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

first

3.29

middle

3.39

late

3.89

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

8.09

419

middle

7.80

645

death

8.97

583

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

4.33

100

middle

5.09

278

death

7.28

143

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

first

3.24

784

middle

3.37

866

late

3.58

562

Typical weather by month

Month

High

Low

Rain mm

Rain days

January

8°

3°

114.7

February

9°

4°

114.7

14.6

March

11°

4°

102.5

April

13°

5°

73.4

11.1

May

17°

9°

82.1

12.5

June

19°

12°

75.4

13.9

July

21°

14°

77.8

13.5

August

21°

13°

90.9

September

18°

12°

109.2

13.9

October

15°

9°

141

16.4

November

11°

6°

119.2

15.4

December

9°

4°

149.1

16.3

Team

Format

Win %

Avg

Highest

Glamorgan

T20

40%

147

243

Glamorgan

First-class

27%

252

570

Glamorgan

List A

52%

235

343

Welsh Fire

T20

29%

125

167

Welsh Fire

T20

38%

124

181

England

ODI

61%

244

386

England

T20I

83%

141

194

Gloucestershire

T20

67%

145

179