Old Trafford in Manchester, United Kingdom, is one of the most popular cricket venues in the world. It has hosted a staggering 84 Test matches so far. Here, we have covered the Old Trafford Test records and stats in detail.
Old Trafford Test Records & Stats (Manchester)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Manchester |
| Country | England |
| First Test Match | 11/07/1884 |
| Last Test Match | 19/07/2023 |
| Matches Played | 84 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 32 (38.10%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 15 (17.86%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 1 (1.19%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 32 (37.21%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 16 (18.60%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 29 (33.72%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 19 (22.09%) |
| Matches Drawn | 36 (42.86%) |
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 311 – R B Simpson (Australia) on 23/07/1964 vs England |
| Best Bowling (Innings) | 10/53 – J C Laker (England) on 26/07/1956 vs Australia |
| Best Bowling (Match) | 19/90 – J C Laker (England) on 26/07/1956 vs Australia |
| Highest Team Innings | 656/8 dec (Australia) on 23/07/1964 vs England |
| Lowest Team Innings | 58 (India) on 17/07/1952 vs England |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 294/4 (England) on 23/05/2008 vs New Zealand |
| Average Opening Stand (Runs) | 34.09 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 30.96 |
| Average Runs per Over | 2.75 |
| Average Score Batting First | 325 |
Old Trafford, located in Manchester, England, is a historic cricket ground with a rich heritage. It hosted its first Test match on 11 July 1884 and its most recent Test match on 19 July 2023, having seen a total of 84 Test matches.
At Old Trafford, the home side has won 32 matches, which is 38.10% of the total played. Touring sides have claimed 15 victories (17.86%), and neutral sides have won 1 match (1.19%). When batting first, teams have won 32 matches (37.21%), while 16 matches (18.60%) have been won by teams batting second. The toss has also been a factor, with teams winning 29 matches (33.72%) when they won the toss and 19 matches (22.09%) when they lost it. There have been 36 drawn matches (42.86%) and no tied matches.
The highest individual innings at the venue was 311 runs by R B Simpson of Australia against England on 23 July 1964. The best bowling performance in a single innings was achieved by J C Laker of England, who took 10/53 against Australia on 26 July 1956. For a complete match, J C Laker’s figures of 19/90 in the same game remain the best.
Australia’s highest team total at Old Trafford is 656/8 declared, scored against England on 23 July 1964. The lowest team total at the ground is 58 runs by India against England on 17 July 1952. The highest successful run chase achieved at the venue was 294/4 by England against New Zealand on 23 May 2008.
The average opening stand at Old Trafford is 34.09 runs, with teams scoring an average of 30.96 runs per wicket and 2.75 runs per over. Teams batting first typically score an average of 325 runs.
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