ENG vs IRE 1st ODI: Headingley Leeds Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

England are all set to begin a new campaign as they will host Ireland in a three-match ODI series with the first game scheduled on Wednesday. The first one-day game will be played at the Headingley, Leeds at 5:00 PM IST.

England have announced a second-string side for this series and Joe Root is the only first-team player to be a part of England’s squad for the first game. Meanwhile, Ireland will look to leave the disappointment from the CWC qualifiers with a win here.

In this post, we will take a closer look at the Headingley Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the 1st ODI game between England and Ireland.

Headingley’s Pitch Report

The surface at the Headingley is a belter of a wicket. While there will be some bounce off the surface, the batter will get pace to their bat. The outfield is also pretty fast and the batters will also get full value for their shots.

Last Three Results at the Venue:

• England vs South Africa could not get a result because of the rain – 24 July 2022
• Sri Lanka (264/7 in 50 overs) lost to India (265/3 in 43.3 overs) by 7 wickets – 6 July 2019
• West Indies (311/6 in 50 overs) defeated (288/10 in 50 overs) by 23 runs – 4 July 2019

England ODI record in Headingley Leeds

England have played a total of 34 ODI matches at this venue. They have won 21 matches and lost 11. Meanwhile, 2 matches ended without any result.

England’s Highest Total at the venue: 351/9 in 50 overs vs Pakistan in 2019
England’s Lowest Total at the venue: 93/10 in 36.2 overs vs Australia in 1975

Ireland ODI record in Headingley Leeds

Ireland are yet to play an ODI game at this venue.

Ireland’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A
Ireland’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

England vs Ireland ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 13
England Won: 10
New Zealand Won: 2
No Result: 1
Tied: 0
Highest Total For England: 328/10 in 49.5 overs in 2020
Lowest Total For England: 203/10 in 50 overs in 2009
Highest Total For Ireland: 329/7 in 49.5 overs in 2011
Lowest Total For Ireland: 126/10 in 33 overs in 2017

Headingley Leeds Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 17000
Number of matches hosted: 81 Tests, 46 ODIs, and 1 T20I.

Headingley Leeds ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 46
Home Team (England) Won: 21
Visiting Team Won: 11
Neutral Side Won: 11
No Result: 3
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 213
Matches Won Batting 1st: 17
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 26
Highest Team Total: 351/9 by England vs Pakistan in 2019
Lowest Team Total: 93/10 by England vs Australia in 1975
Highest Run Chase: 324/2 Sri Lanka vs England in 2006

Highest Individual Score: 152 by Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) vs England in 2006
Best Bowling Figures: 7/36 by Waqar Younis (Pakistan) vs England in 2001
Most Runs: Eoin Morgan (England) – 477 runs in 9 matches
Most Wickets: Adil Rashid (England) – 13 wickets in 7 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Eoin Morgan (England) – 15 Sixes