Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Pitch Report
Cardiff, Wales
Pitch Overview
168
Total Matches
213
Avg 1st Innings
N/A
Avg Wickets/Match
Balanced
Pitch Character
Average Scores by Format
Test
Matches played72
Avg 1st innings score295
Avg 2nd innings score311
Highest total750
Lowest total42
Bat first win %36.6%
Chase win %63.4%
ODI
Matches played5
Avg 1st innings score231
Avg 2nd innings score225
Highest total312
Lowest total141
Bat first win %0.0%
Chase win %100.0%
T20
Matches played91
Avg 1st innings score147
Avg 2nd innings score132
Highest total243
Lowest total3
Bat first win %52.8%
Chase win %47.2%
Toss Statistics
The toss winner has gone on to win the match in 50.0% of games at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
| Format | Matches | Chose Bat | Chose Field | Toss Winner Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 91 | 28 (31%) | 63 (69%) | 52 (57%) |
| MDM | 72 | 23 (32%) | 49 (68%) | 27 (38%) |
| ODI | 5 | 0 (0%) | 5 (100%) | 5 (100%) |
First Innings Score Distribution
MDM
150-24917 (24%)
250-34919 (26%)
350+26 (36%)
Under 15010 (14%)
ODI
150-2492 (40%)
250-3492 (40%)
Under 1501 (20%)
T20
150-24944 (48%)
Under 15047 (52%)
Scoring Trends by Season
| Season | Format | Matches | Avg 1st Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MDM | 7 | 313 |
| 2026 | ODI | 2 | 207 |
| 2026 | T20 | 15 | 153 |
| 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 |
Betting Insight
Test Matches: Chasing sides have fared well at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. The team batting second wins 63.4% of Tests here.
Run Lines: With an average first innings score of 213 across all formats, this ground produces balanced contests. Look for value in match-specific conditions.
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