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    The Oval Cricket Ground Stats & Records — Test, ODI, T20I, The Hundred

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    The Oval Cricket Ground, London Stats and Records

    The Oval Cricket Ground is an iconic cricket venue alongside the Lord’s in London. It known for hosting the first-ever Test match of England in 1880. Over the years, The Oval has hosted several Tests, ODIs, T20Is and The Hundred matches. It is currently hosting the 5th Test between India and England of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. Here is a comprehensive look at the stadium details and key stats for The Oval.

    The Oval Cricket Ground, London — Major International & The Hundred Stats

    Key Stadium Details

    AttributeValue / Description
    LocationKennington, London
    Established1845
    Capacity23,500 – 27,500
    FloodlightsYes (since 2009)
    EndsPavilion End, Vauxhall End

    Test Matches

    StatValue
    Tests Hosted100+ (since 1880)
    Highest Total903/7d – England vs Australia, 1938
    Lowest Total44 – Australia vs England, 1896
    Highest Successful Chase263/9 – England vs Australia, 1902
    Typical Avg. 1st Inn Score350 – 400

    One Day Internationals (ODIs)

    StatValue
    ODIs Hosted70+ (since 1973)
    Highest Total398/5 – New Zealand vs England
    Lowest Total74 – Netherlands Women vs England Women
    Avg. 1st Innings Score246
    Avg. 2nd Innings Score210

    T20 Internationals (T20Is)

    StatValue
    T20Is Hosted21
    Highest Total211/5 – South Africa vs Scotland
    Lowest Total81 – Scotland vs South Africa
    Avg. 1st Innings Score152
    Avg. 2nd Innings Score138

    Similar: The Rose Bowl, Southampton: Stats, Records

    The Hundred

    StatValue
    Matches Hosted20
    1st Bat Win7
    2nd Bat Win12
    Runs/Match (avg)270.85
    Strike Rate143.2
    Highest Team Score201
    Lowest Team Score89
    Boundaries (Total)671 (247 sixes, 424 fours)

    Stadium Conditions

    AttributeDescription
    Pitch ConditionBouncy with true bounce, good for batting; early seam movement; green early in summer.
    Typical WeatherSummer: 20–26°C daytime, 12–15°C nighttime; occasional showers; overcast conditions possible in June/July.

    Batting and Bowling Records at The Oval, London (By Format)

    Test Matches

    StatPlayer / Figure
    Most Runs (Individual)Leonard Hutton – 1,521
    Highest Individual ScoreLeonard Hutton – 364
    Best Bowling FiguresDevon Malcolm – 9/86
    Most WicketsIan Botham – 52

    One Day Internationals (ODIs)

    StatPlayer / Figure
    Most Runs (Individual)Eoin Morgan – 630
    Highest Individual ScoreEvin Lewis – 176*
    Best Bowling FiguresUmar Gul – 6/42
    Most WicketsJames Anderson – 30

    T20 Internationals (T20Is)

    StatPlayer / Figure
    Most Runs (Individual)Chris Gayle — 237
    Highest Individual ScoreTilakratne Dilshan — 96 not out
    Best Bowling FiguresJM Anderson / RS Bopara – 4 wickets
    Most WicketsJM Anderson / RS Bopara – 4 wickets

    The Oval, London — Team Records Batting First & Second

    FormatTotal MatchesBat 1st WinsBat 2nd WinsDraw/No Result
    Test107403037
    ODI3516181
    T20I14860

    Interesting Facts about The Oval Cricket Ground, London

    Fact No.Fact
    1The Oval was established as a cricket ground in 1845 using 10,000 grass turfs from Tooting Common.
    2It hosted the first ever Test match in England in 1880 between England and Australia.
    3The Oval became the second ground to stage Test cricket after Melbourne Cricket Ground.
    4The first international football match between England and Scotland was played at The Oval in 1870.
    5The Oval hosted the first FA Cup Final in 1872.
    6It was the first sports ground in the world to have artificial lighting with gas lamps in 1889.
    7During World War II, The Oval was requisitioned to hold anti-aircraft searchlights and was intended as a prisoner-of-war camp.
    8The famous gas holders outside The Oval were built around 1853 and are now protected historical industrial structures.
    9The Oval hosted its 100th Test match in 2017, becoming the fourth ground worldwide to do so.
    10Don Bradman made his famous final Test duck at The Oval, denying him an average of 100.
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