Birmingham Bears vs Leicestershire head-to-head records at Grace Road highlight one of the most active fixtures in the T20 Blast. As the home ground of Leicestershire, the venue has hosted 153 T20 matches since 2014, providing a significant sample size for analyzing team performance and player matchups in county cricket.
The venue's statistical profile includes extreme scoring variations, from Yorkshire's 255/2 to Northamptonshire's 16/0. Leicestershire dominates the hosting record with 86 matches played at Grace Road, making it the most active team at the venue.
Overview
The T20 Blast head-to-head between the Birmingham Bears and Leicestershire is defined by the venue records at Grace Road in Leicester, England. This ground has served as a primary stage for county T20 action since the first recorded match on 2014-05-16, with the dataset covering competitions through the most recent fixture on 2026-05-29. Over this period, a total of 153 matches have been contested at this venue, providing a substantial sample size for analyzing team performance and individual milestones.
Leicestershire holds the distinction of being the most active team at Grace Road, having played 86 matches at the ground. This high frequency of hosting duties establishes the venue as a key home advantage factor for the county side within the T20 Blast structure. The Birmingham Bears, as frequent visitors or co-hosts depending on the season's scheduling, contribute to the competitive balance of the head-to-head record. The data spans over a decade of T20 cricket, capturing the evolution of scoring rates and bowling strategies in the English county circuit.
Statistical extremes at Grace Road highlight the venue's capacity for both high-scoring thrillers and defensive masterclasses. The highest team total recorded is 255/2, achieved by Yorkshire on 2019-07-23. In contrast, the lowest team total is 16/0, set by Northamptonshire on 2019-08-09. These figures illustrate the variable pitch conditions and weather impacts that characterize T20 Blast matches in Leicester. Individual brilliance is also well-documented, with T Kohler-Cadmore scoring the highest individual batting score of 127 on 2016-05-20. On the bowling front, CN Ackermann recorded the best bowling figures of 7/18 on 2019-08-07, demonstrating the potential for dominant individual performances at this venue.
What are the highest and lowest team totals at Grace Road?
Statistical extremes at Grace Road highlight the venue's capacity for both explosive batting and dominant bowling performances within the T20 Blast format. The highest team total recorded at this Leicester ground is 255/2, achieved by Yorkshire in a match against Leicestershire on 2019-07-23. This score represents the peak offensive output in the 153 matches played at the venue since 2014. The chase or defense of such a total requires significant consistency across the batting order, as evidenced by the low wicket loss of just two.
At the other end of the spectrum, the lowest team total at Grace Road is 16/0, set by Northamptonshire against Leicestershire on 2019-08-09. This scoreline indicates a match where the batting side lost no wickets while accumulating only 16 runs, suggesting a dominant bowling performance or a strategic declaration of the innings. The contrast between the 255/2 high and the 16/0 low underscores the variable nature of T20 Blast conditions at this venue.
Individual brilliance often drives these team totals. The highest individual batting score at Grace Road is 127, scored by T Kohler-Cadmore on 2016-05-20. This century contributes to the upper range of team scores seen at the venue. On the bowling side, the best figures recorded are 7/18 by CN Ackermann on 2019-08-07. These individual records provide context for the team totals, showing how single-player performances can skew the overall match statistics at this head-to-head venue.
Who holds the individual batting and bowling records at Grace Road?
Individual Records at Grace Road
Individual brilliance often drives these team totals. The highest individual batting score recorded at Grace Road is 127, achieved by T Kohler-Cadmore on 2016-05-20. This performance stands as the benchmark for batting excellence at the venue within the T20 Blast competition. No other player has surpassed this run tally in the 153 matches held at the ground since 2014.
On the bowling front, the best figures at Grace Road belong to CN Ackermann. He took 7 wickets for 18 runs on 2019-08-07. This spell represents the most dominant individual bowling performance in the venue's T20 Blast history. Ackermann's figures of 7/18 highlight the potential for a single bowler to dismantle a batting lineup at this Leicester ground.
How many T20 Blast matches have been hosted at Grace Road?
Grace Road has hosted 153 T20 Blast matches according to Cricsheet ball-by-ball data. The venue's T20 Blast history spans from the first recorded match on 2014-05-16 to the most recent fixture on 2026-05-29. This extensive schedule establishes the Leicester ground as a central fixture in the county competition. Leicestershire holds the distinction of being the most active team at the venue, featuring in 86 of the total matches. This high frequency of appearances underscores the home side's reliance on the ground for league fixtures over the past decade.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Grace Road?
The highest team total at Grace Road is 255/2, scored by Yorkshire on 2019-07-23.
What is the lowest team total at Grace Road?
The lowest team total at Grace Road is 16/0, scored by Northamptonshire on 2019-08-09.
Who holds the highest individual batting score at Grace Road?
T Kohler-Cadmore holds the record for the highest individual batting score at Grace Road, with 127 runs scored on 2016-05-20.
Who has the best bowling figures at Grace Road?
CN Ackermann holds the record for the best bowling figures at Grace Road, with 7/18 taken on 2019-08-07.
How many T20 Blast matches have been hosted at Grace Road?
Grace Road has hosted 153 T20 Blast matches, with the first match taking place on 2014-05-16 and the most recent on 2026-05-29.
Summary
Grace Road has hosted 153 T20 Blast matches between 2014 and 2026. The venue records include Yorkshire's highest team total of 255/2 and Northamptonshire's lowest of 16/0. T Kohler-Cadmore holds the batting record with 127 runs, while CN Ackermann holds the bowling record with 7/18. Leicestershire is the most active team at the venue with 86 matches.
See also
- T20 Blast Records at Uxbridge Cricket Club Ground
- T20 Blast Records at Merchant Taylors' School Ground
- T20 Blast Records at Trent Bridge, Nottingham
- T20 Blast Records at Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground
- T20 Blast Records at The Rose Bowl: Statistics and Matchups
- T20 Blast Records at Edgbaston Cricket Ground