County Ground (Northampton) — T20 Blast Pitch Report
County Ground, Northampton · Home of Northamptonshire
Last updated: 2026-05-27 · By CricketPrediction.com
42% Blast chase-win rate at the County Ground across 69 matches — clearly bat-first, par 175.
Pitch Character
High-scoring bat-friendly surface. New ball offers some seam early but the track plays true after the first six. Spinners earn returns in the middle overs as the surface slows a touch later. Cutters and slower balls become important at the death.
Batting
Bat-friendly venue. Par around 175 in Blast, 170-180 competitive, 190+ usually match-winning. Run rates of around 9 an over are achievable on a good surface with the dimensions reachable for power hitters.
Bowling
Bowlers need to make the new ball count. Once the ball softens, defending requires cutters, slower balls and use of the slightly bigger square boundaries. Spin holds up through the middle overs.
Toss Strategy
Captains winning the toss often choose to bat first at the County Ground. The chase win rate sits at 42 percent across the largest Blast sample — clearly bat-first venue.
Dew
Light to moderate dew typical for Northants evening conditions — much smaller effect than subcontinental venues.
Betting Insight
Backing the side that bats first carries a real edge at the County Ground in Blast cricket. Most successful chases here have come on truly flat days or against under-par totals.
Key Betting Angles
- Bat-first venue: 39 wins batting first vs 29 chasing across 69 Blast matches (58% bat-first, 42% chase)
- High-scoring: average first-innings 175, par 170-180, 190+ usually match-winning
- Northamptonshire home record at the ground favours bat-first
- Surface tends to ease for batting later; defending becomes the higher-percentage play
- Light to moderate dew typical for Northants evening conditions
Our Blast Predictions at County Ground (Northampton)
Ground Facts
- Northamptonshire's home since 1885
- Also known as Wantage Road or cinch County Ground
- Traditional compact county ground
- Bat-friendly surface — par 175+ in Blast
- Ends: Pavilion End & Lynn Wilson Indoor School End
- Highest total: 227/1 in Blast (Northamptonshire vs Leicestershire)
County Ground (Northampton) FAQ
Is County Ground (Northampton) better for batting first or chasing?
In the Vitality Blast, the chasing side has won 42% of matches at County Ground (Northampton). That favours batting first and defending a total.
What is a good T20 score at County Ground (Northampton)?
The average first-innings total in the Blast at County Ground (Northampton) is around 175. It is a high-scoring ground — chase targets above 185 are competitive.
Does dew affect matches at County Ground (Northampton)?
Dew impact at County Ground (Northampton) is light-moderate. Unlike subcontinental venues, evening dew rarely forces a chase-only strategy here.
Which county plays home matches at County Ground (Northampton)?
County Ground (Northampton) is the Vitality Blast home of Northamptonshire.
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