Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Pitch Report
Cardiff, Wales
Pitch Overview
144
Total Matches
215
Avg 1st Innings
N/A
Avg Wickets/Match
Balanced
Pitch Character
Average Scores by Format
Test
Matches played65
Avg 1st innings score293
Avg 2nd innings score316
Highest total750
Lowest total42
Bat first win %36.8%
Chase win %63.2%
ODI
Matches played3
Avg 1st innings score247
Avg 2nd innings score250
Highest total312
Lowest total141
Bat first win %0.0%
Chase win %100.0%
T20
Matches played76
Avg 1st innings score146
Avg 2nd innings score130
Highest total243
Lowest total3
Bat first win %55.4%
Chase win %44.6%
Toss Statistics
The toss winner has gone on to win the match in 48.6% of games at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
| Format | Matches | Chose Bat | Chose Field | Toss Winner Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 76 | 25 (33%) | 51 (67%) | 42 (55%) |
| MDM | 65 | 20 (31%) | 45 (69%) | 25 (38%) |
| ODI | 3 | 0 (0%) | 3 (100%) | 3 (100%) |
First Innings Score Distribution
MDM
150-24916 (25%)
250-34918 (28%)
350+22 (34%)
Under 1509 (14%)
ODI
250-3492 (67%)
Under 1501 (33%)
T20
150-24936 (47%)
Under 15040 (53%)
Scoring Trends by Season
| Season | Format | Matches | Avg 1st Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MDM | 7 | 290 |
| 2025 | T20 | 16 | 142 |
| 2024 | MDM | 7 | 281 |
| 2024 | T20 | 14 | 141 |
| 2023 | MDM | 7 | 334 |
| 2023 | T20 | 14 | 165 |
| 2022 | MDM | 7 | 339 |
| 2022 | T20 | 15 | 140 |
| 2021 | MDM | 7 | 200 |
| 2021 | T20 | 17 | 144 |
Betting Insight
Test Matches: Chasing sides have fared well at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. The team batting second wins 63.2% of Tests here.
Run Lines: With an average first innings score of 215 across all formats, this ground produces balanced contests. Look for value in match-specific conditions.
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