Derbyshire Vitality Blast all-time records highlight the statistical milestones achieved at the County Ground, Derby, within the T20 Blast competition. The venue has hosted 518 matches in the dataset, with the first recorded game taking place on 18 May 2014 and the most recent on 31 May 2026.
Somerset holds the record for the most active team at the ground with 105 appearances. The site is also historically significant for hosting international fixtures, including matches during the 1983 and 1999 ICC Cricket World Cups and a semi-final of the 2017 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
Overview
The County Ground in Derby serves as the primary home venue for Derbyshire County Cricket Club in the Vitality Blast. The ground has a long history as a cricket venue, having been the home of Derbyshire since 1871 and originally located within the Derby Racecourse. It has also hosted international fixtures, including matches during the 1983 and 1999 ICC Cricket World Cups, and served as a venue for the 2017 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
As a T20 Blast venue, the ground has seen significant activity. Cricsheet data records 518 matches played at the venue, with the first match taking place on 2014-05-18 and the most recent on 2026-05-31. Somerset is the most active team at the venue, having played 105 matches there. The ground has hosted a wide range of T20 Blast contests, reflecting its status as a key fixture in the county cricket calendar.
What is the highest team total at County Ground, Derby?
Statistical extremes at the County Ground, Derby, are defined by the Cricsheet dataset, which records the highest team total as 265/5 by Somerset on 2022-07-09. This performance stands as the benchmark for batting dominance at the venue within the T20 Blast competition. The lowest team total recorded is 10/0 by Essex on 2020-08-27, highlighting the volatility of scoring conditions. These figures represent the absolute boundaries of team performance captured in the ball-by-ball data.
The venue has hosted 518 matches in total, with the first recorded game taking place on 2014-05-18 and the most recent on 2026-05-31. Somerset is the most active team at the ground, having played 105 matches. This high frequency of appearances correlates with their record for the highest team total. The dataset does not support the claim that Lancashire scored 243/7 or that Nottinghamshire scored 102/10 as the definitive highest or lowest totals; the canonical records remain 265/5 and 10/0 respectively.
Individual performances also feature prominently in the venue's statistical profile. The highest individual batting score is 153 by LJ Wright, achieved on 2014-07-25. On the bowling front, the best figures are 6/8 by BW Sanderson on 2025-06-06. These records illustrate the range of individual excellence that has occurred across the 518 matches. The data provides a clear picture of the venue's statistical history, anchored by these specific player achievements and team totals.
Individual batting and bowling records
Match history and hosting frequency
Since the venue began hosting T20 Blast fixtures in 2021, the County Ground has seen 27 matches contested between June 13, 2021, and May 29, 2026. This period represents a distinct era of T20 cricket at the ground, following its earlier establishment as a T20 venue. The data indicates that the first T20 match at the ground occurred in 2021, marking the start of its regular inclusion in the Vitality Blast schedule. While the ground has a long history dating back to 1871 as the home of Derbyshire County Cricket Club, its specific role in the T20 Blast format is a more recent development.
Derbyshire holds the status of the most frequent player at the venue during this specific window. As the home county, their presence dominates the fixture list, providing a consistent benchmark for performance analysis. The ground's reputation as a T20 venue is built on these recent contests, which offer insights into pitch behavior and team strategies in the shorter format. The concentration of matches in this five-year span allows for a focused examination of trends specific to the T20 Blast era at Derby.
The broader statistical context shows that the venue has hosted 518 matches in total, with the first recorded match taking place on May 18, 2014, and the most recent on May 31, 2026. This extensive history includes performances from various teams, with Somerset emerging as the most active team overall with 105 matches. However, within the specific 2021-2026 T20 Blast window, Derbyshire's frequency stands out. The ground's capacity to host high-quality T20 cricket is evidenced by the volume of matches and the notable records set during this period.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at County Ground, Derby?
The highest team total recorded is 265/5, scored by Somerset on 9 July 2022.
What is the lowest team total at County Ground, Derby?
The lowest team total recorded is 10/0, scored by Essex on 27 August 2020.
Who holds the highest individual batting score at this venue?
LJ Wright holds the record with a score of 153, achieved on 25 July 2014.
Who has the best bowling figures at County Ground, Derby?
BW Sanderson recorded the best bowling figures of 6/8 on 6 June 2025.
Which team has played the most matches at County Ground, Derby?
Somerset is the most active team at the venue, having played 105 matches.
Summary
The County Ground, Derby, has seen a range of statistical extremes in T20 Blast cricket. The highest individual score is 153 by LJ Wright, while the best bowling performance is 6/8 by BW Sanderson. Somerset leads both in team totals with 265/5 and in frequency of visits with 105 matches.
See also
- T20 Blast Records at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
- T20 Blast records at Queen's Park, Chesterfield
- T20 Blast Records at County Ground, Hove
- T20 Blast Records at The Cooper Associates County Ground
- T20 Blast Records at Edgbaston Cricket Ground
- T20 Blast records at The Rose Bowl, Southampton