ENG vs IRE 3rd ODI: County Ground Bristol Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

England will be up against Ireland in the 3rd one-day game on Sunday. County Ground in Bristol will host the match at 5:00 PM IST.

England are leading the three-match series 1-0 after winning the second match by 48 runs. Batting first the English side posted a massive total of 334/8 in 50 overs courtesy of Will Jacks’ knock of 94 runs off 88 deliveries.

Chasing the total, Ireland showed a lot of heart and managed 286/10 in 46.4 overs. Ireland will now look to do better in the final game and level the series. Meanwhile, England will go for the win and seal the series 2-0 with another victory.

In this post, we will take a closer look at the County Ground Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the 3rd ODI game between England and Ireland.

County Ground’s Pitch Report

It is a sporting wicket as the surface will offer some bounce and pace to the fast bowlers. However, it is still a fantastic batting track. Furthermore, the boundaries are not that big and the outfield is also pretty quick.

Last Three Results at the Venue:

• Sri Lanka (166/10 in 41.5 overs) could not get a result against England because of rain – 4 July 2021
• Afghanistan (207/10 in 38.2 overs) lost to Australia (209/3 in 34.5 overs) by 7 wickets – 1 June 2019
• Pakistan (358/9 in 50 overs) lost to England (359/4 in 44.5 overs) by 6 wickets – 14 May 2019

England ODI record in County Ground Bristol

England have played a total of 13 matches at this venue. They have won 6 ODIs and lost 5 ODIs. Meanwhile, two matches ended without any result.

England’s Highest Total at the venue: 369/9 in 50 overs vs West Indies in 2017
England’s Lowest Total at the venue: 160/10 in 46.2 overs vs New Zealand in 2008

Ireland ODI record in County Ground Bristol

Ireland have played only one match at this venue which they lost.

Ireland’s Highest Total at the venue: 126/10 in 33 overs vs England in 2017
Ireland’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

England vs Ireland ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 15
England Won: 11
Ireland Won: 2
No Result: 2
Tied: 0
Highest Total For England: 334/8 in 50 overs in 2023
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

County Ground Bristol Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 15000
Number of matches hosted: 19 ODIs and 6 T20Is

County Ground Bristol ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 19
Home Team (England) Won: 6
Visiting Team Won: 5
Neutral Side Won: 6
No Result: 0
Match Tied: 2

Average 1st Innings Score: 216
Matches Won Batting 1st: 7
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 10
Highest Team Total: 369/9 in 50 overs vs West Indies in 2017
Lowest Team Total: 92/10 by Zimbabwe vs England in 2003
Highest Run Chase: 359/4 by England vs Pakistan in 2019

Highest Individual Score: 151 by Imam-ul-Haq vs England in 2019
Best Bowling Figures: 5/25 by Richard Hadlee (New Zealand) vs Sri Lanka in 1983
Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 352 runs in 3 matches
Most Wickets: Andrew Flintoff (England) – 10 wickets in 4 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Moeen Ali (England) – 11 Sixes