County Ground, Hove Pitch Report
Brighton, England
Pitch Overview
117
Total Matches
260
Avg 1st Innings
N/A
Avg Wickets/Match
Balanced
Pitch Character
Average Scores by Format
Test
Matches played70
Avg 1st innings score321
Avg 2nd innings score339
Highest total756
Lowest total75
Bat first win %52.4%
Chase win %47.6%
T20
Matches played47
Avg 1st innings score168
Avg 2nd innings score145
Highest total258
Lowest total23
Bat first win %50.0%
Chase win %50.0%
Toss Statistics
The toss winner has gone on to win the match in 34.7% of games at County Ground, Hove.
| Format | Matches | Chose Bat | Chose Field | Toss Winner Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDM | 70 | 36 (51%) | 34 (49%) | 23 (33%) |
| T20 | 47 | 9 (19%) | 38 (81%) | 17 (36%) |
| ODI | 1 | 0 (0%) | 1 (100%) | 1 (100%) |
First Innings Score Distribution
MDM
150-24918 (26%)
250-34918 (26%)
350+29 (41%)
Under 1505 (7%)
ODI
150-2491 (100%)
T20
150-24934 (72%)
250-3491 (2%)
Under 15012 (26%)
Scoring Trends by Season
| Season | Format | Matches | Avg 1st Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MDM | 7 | 293 |
| 2025 | T20 | 8 | 168 |
| 2024 | MDM | 7 | 349 |
| 2024 | T20 | 9 | 173 |
| 2023 | MDM | 7 | 296 |
| 2023 | T20 | 8 | 190 |
| 2022 | MDM | 7 | 412 |
| 2022 | T20 | 7 | 168 |
| 2021 | MDM | 7 | 309 |
| 2021 | T20 | 6 | 152 |
Betting Insight
Test Matches: Teams batting first have a historical advantage at County Ground, Hove with a 52.4% win rate. Consider backing the toss winner if they choose to bat.
Run Lines: With an average first innings score of 260 across all formats, this ground produces balanced contests. Look for value in match-specific conditions.
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