
County Ground, Hove Pitch Report
Brighton, England
Pitch Overview
130
Total Matches
254
Avg 1st Innings
N/A
Avg Wickets/Match
Balanced
Pitch Character
Average Scores by Format
Test
Matches played76
Avg 1st innings score316
Avg 2nd innings score337
Highest total756
Lowest total75
Bat first win %50.0%
Chase win %50.0%
T20
Matches played54
Avg 1st innings score168
Avg 2nd innings score145
Highest total258
Lowest total23
Bat first win %47.1%
Chase win %52.9%
Toss Statistics
The toss winner has gone on to win the match in 35.9% of games at County Ground, Hove.
| Format | Matches | Chose Bat | Chose Field | Toss Winner Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDM | 76 | 39 (51%) | 37 (49%) | 26 (34%) |
| T20 | 54 | 13 (24%) | 41 (76%) | 20 (37%) |
| ODI | 1 | 0 (0%) | 1 (100%) | 1 (100%) |
First Innings Score Distribution
MDM
150-24921 (28%)
250-34920 (26%)
350+30 (39%)
Under 1505 (7%)
ODI
150-2491 (100%)
T20
150-24939 (72%)
250-3491 (2%)
Under 15014 (26%)
Scoring Trends by Season
| Season | Format | Matches | Avg 1st Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MDM | 6 | 256 |
| 2026 | T20 | 7 | 167 |
| 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 |
Betting Insight
Test Matches: Chasing sides have fared well at County Ground, Hove. The team batting second wins 50.0% of Tests here.
Run Lines: With an average first innings score of 254 across all formats, this ground produces balanced contests. Look for value in match-specific conditions.
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