ENG vs NZ 1st T20I: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street Venue Stats, Record, Average Score & More

England are all set to host New Zealand at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street in the first game of the four-game T20I series on Wednesday at 10:30 PM IST.

The T20I series will be followed by the ODI series and both teams will be focusing on 50-over format more courtesy of the upcoming ODI World Cup. However, the T20I series will present a golden opportunity for the youngsters to showcase their talent.

In this post, we will take a look at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street Venue Stats, Record, Average Score & more ahead of the first T20I between England and New Zealand.

Riverside Ground Chester-le-Street Pitch Report

It is a good surface to bat on and the batters will enjoy their time in the middle. However, the surface will also offer some bounce to the pacers and hence, it could be an interesting battle to watch out for.

England T20I record in Riverside Ground

England have played 4 T20I matches at the venue and won only one of them. They have lost two matches here and one game was abandoned because of rain.

England’s Highest Total at the venue: 195/5 vs Australia in 2013
England’s Lowest Total at the venue: 118/7 vs South Africa in 2012

New Zealand T20I record in Riverside Ground

The Kiws are yet to play any game at this venue

England vs New Zealand T20I Head to Head

Matches: 23
England Won: 14
New Zealand Won: 8
No Result: 1
Highest Total For England: 241/3 in 2019
Lowest Total For England: 137/10 in 2013
Highest Total For New Zealand: 201/4 in 2013
Lowest Total For New Zealand: 123/9 in 2008

Riverside Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 17000
Number of matches hosted: The ground has hosted 6 Tests, 21 ODIs, and 4 T20Is.

Riverside Ground T20I Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 4
Home Team (England) Won: 1
Visiting Team Won: 2
Neutral Side Won: 0
No Result: 1

Average 1st Innings Score: 163
Matches Won Batting 1st: 2
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 1
Highest Team Total: 195/5 by England vs Australia in 2013
Lowest Team Total: 118/7 England vs South Africa in 2012
Highest Run Chase: 119/3 by South Africa vs England in 2012
Lowest Total Defended: 176/9 by West Indies against England in 2017

Highest Individual Score: Alex Hales (England) – 94 vs Australia in 2013
Best Bowling Figures: Carlos Brathwaite (England) – 3/20 vs England in 2017
Most Runs: Alex Hales (England) – 148 runs in 3 innings
Most Wickets: Jade Dernbach (England) – 5 wickets in 2 innings

Total Sixes in T20Is at Riverside Ground: 28
Total Fours in T20Is at Riverside Ground: 84
Most Sixes in T20Is at Riverside Ground: Chris Gayle (4 sixes)

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