Birmingham Bears vs Hampshire Vitality Blast head to head records are anchored at The Rose Bowl, the primary venue for these T20 Blast encounters. The ground has hosted 79 matches since the first fixture took place on 2014-05-16.
Hampshire is the most active team at the venue, featuring in all 79 recorded matches. The most recent contest at The Rose Bowl occurred on 2026-05-29.
Overview
The Birmingham Bears and Hampshire have established a competitive head-to-head record within the T20 Blast, with their encounters at The Rose Bowl serving as a key fixture in the county competition. The venue has hosted 79 matches in total, with the first contest taking place on 2014-05-16. The most recent match at this ground occurred on 2026-05-29, highlighting the ongoing relevance of The Rose Bowl in the T20 Blast calendar.
Statistical extremes at The Rose Bowl reflect the diverse conditions offered to batters and bowlers. The highest team total recorded is 230/7, achieved by Hampshire on 2025-05-30. In contrast, the lowest team total is 54/1, set by Glamorgan on 2023-06-30. Individual performances have also reached notable peaks, with LJ Wright scoring the highest individual batting score of 116 on 2014-07-18. On the bowling front, Shaheen Shah Afridi recorded the best bowling figures of 6/16 on 2020-09-20. These records provide a statistical baseline for analyzing the Birmingham Bears vs Hampshire matchups, offering insights into the scoring patterns and bowling dominance observed at The Rose Bowl over the years.
Match History and Venue Records
The Rose Bowl has served as a primary venue for T20 Blast action since 2014. Cricsheet records confirm that 79 matches have been contested at this ground, with the first fixture taking place on 16 May 2014 and the most recent occurring on 29 May 2026.
Statistical extremes at this location highlight the pitch's capacity for both high-scoring chases and dominant bowling performances. These figures demonstrate the variance in conditions and team performances over the years.
Individual records at The Rose Bowl are also well-documented. The highest individual batting score is 116, scored by LJ Wright on 18 July 2014. These milestones provide key benchmarks for players competing in the T20 Blast at this venue.
What are the highest and lowest team totals at The Rose Bowl?
The Rose Bowl has hosted 79 matches in the T20 Blast since the venue's first recorded game on 2014-05-16. The most recent contest at this ground took place on 2026-05-29, continuing a long history of county cricket action. Hampshire stands as the most active team at this location, having played all 79 matches documented in the dataset.
This score demonstrates the batting-friendly conditions that can emerge during the season. These figures define the range of outcomes possible at The Rose Bowl.
Individual records at this ground further illustrate the competitive depth of the T20 Blast. This performance remains a benchmark for batsmen facing the Hampshire attack. These individual milestones contribute to the rich statistical history of the venue.
Individual Records at The Rose Bowl
Individual Records at The Rose Bowl
Performance benchmarks at this venue are defined by the statistical extremes recorded in the Cricsheet database. This innings stands as the personal best among all recorded matches at the ground, reflecting the scoring potential available to top-order batsmen during that period.
This performance represents the most wickets taken by a single bowler in a match at the venue, highlighting the pitch's capacity to reward precise line and length. These individual milestones provide context for the team totals observed, such as Hampshire's highest team total of 230/7 recorded on 2025-05-30.
The contrast between the highest individual score and the lowest team total of 54/1 by Glamorgan on 2023-06-30 illustrates the variability of conditions at The Rose Bowl. While Wright's century demonstrates the upper limit of individual contribution, the low team aggregate shows how quickly matches can turn against the batting side. These records are drawn from the 79 matches held at the venue between 2014-05-16 and 2026-05-29, with Hampshire being the most active team with 79 matches played.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at The Rose Bowl?
What is the lowest team total at The Rose Bowl?
Who holds the record for the highest individual batting score at The Rose Bowl?
LJ Wright holds the record for the highest individual batting score at The Rose Bowl with 116 runs, scored on 2014-07-18.
Who has the best bowling figures at The Rose Bowl?
Shaheen Shah Afridi has the best bowling figures at The Rose Bowl with 6/16, achieved on 2020-09-20.
How many T20 Blast matches have been played at The Rose Bowl?
A total of 79 T20 Blast matches have been played at The Rose Bowl, with the first match taking place on 2014-05-16.
Summary
The Rose Bowl has hosted 79 T20 Blast matches, with Hampshire being the most active team. The highest team total is 230/7 by Hampshire, while the lowest is 54/1 by Glamorgan. LJ Wright holds the highest individual score of 116, and Shaheen Shah Afridi has the best bowling figures of 6/16.