Derbyshire vs Gloucestershire Vitality Blast matchups at the County Ground, Derby, form a key county rivalry within the T20 Blast, with the venue hosting 518 T20 matches between 2014 and 2026.

The ground, home to Derbyshire County Cricket Club since 1871, has seen Somerset emerge as the most active team with 105 appearances, while individual records include LJ Wright’s 153-run innings and BW Sanderson’s 6/8 bowling figures.

Derbyshire vs Gloucestershire Vitality Blast all matches. Photo: Mnnngchris at English Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain

Overview

The County Ground in Derby serves as the primary home venue for Derbyshire County Cricket Club in the Vitality Blast. This section examines the head-to-head records between Derbyshire and Gloucestershire specifically at this location. Derbyshire has played 27 matches at the County Ground between 2021 and 2026 according to Cricsheet data. The venue has hosted a total of 518 T20 matches since the first recorded game on 2014-05-18. The most recent match at the ground took place on 2026-05-31. Somerset is the most active team at the venue with 105 matches played. The highest team total recorded at the ground is 265/5 by Somerset on 2022-07-09. The lowest team total is 10/0 by Essex on 2020-08-27. The highest individual batting score is 153 by LJ Wright on 2014-07-25. The best bowling figures are 6/8 by BW Sanderson on 2025-06-06. These records provide context for the Derbyshire vs Gloucestershire matchups at this venue.

What are the highest and lowest team totals at County Ground, Derby?

What are the highest and lowest team totals at County Ground, Derby?

The County Ground in Derby has hosted 518 T20 Blast matches between 2014 and 2026. Somerset is the most active franchise at this venue, having played 105 games. The pitch has produced a wide range of scoring environments, with team totals varying significantly across seasons.

This innings represents the peak scoring output among all 518 matches played at the venue. This score highlights the potential for low-scoring encounters, with Essex finishing their innings with only 10 runs and no wickets lost.

Individual performances have also defined records at this venue. These statistics reflect the diverse conditions and player performances that have characterized T20 Blast cricket at Derby over the past decade.

Who holds the individual batting and bowling records?

Individual batting performances at the County Ground have produced significant milestones. This innings stands as the benchmark for batting excellence at the venue, surpassing other notable contributions. The performance by Wright remains the top individual total among the 518 matches played at the ground.

Bowling records at the venue highlight exceptional spells under T20 conditions. This performance represents the most economical and wicket-rich spell in the ground's statistical history. Sanderson's figures demonstrate the potential for dominant bowling displays at the Derby venue.

Match history at County Ground, Derby

Competition between Derbyshire and Gloucestershire at the County Ground, Derby, spans a defined period within the Vitality Blast. The first encounter in this specific head-to-head fixture took place on 2021-06-13. The most recent match between these two counties at this venue occurred on 2026-05-29. Over this timeframe, the two teams have faced each other 27 times. This series of matches represents a subset of the broader activity at the ground, which has hosted 518 total T20 matches since 2014-05-18.

The frequency of play between Derbyshire and Gloucestershire averages to approximately five matches per year during this period. This regularity reflects the scheduling patterns of the T20 Blast, where county rivals often meet multiple times across a single season. The venue has been a consistent host for these fixtures, providing a familiar backdrop for the rivalry. While the ground has seen a wide array of teams, Somerset remains the most active team at the venue overall, having played 105 matches there.

Individual performances in these 27 matches contribute to the broader statistical landscape of the ground. These records provide context for the performances delivered by Derbyshire and Gloucestershire players during their head-to-head encounters.

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest team total at County Ground, Derby?

What is the lowest team total at County Ground, Derby?

Who holds the highest individual batting score at County Ground, Derby?

LJ Wright holds the record with 153 runs, scored on 2014-07-25.

Who has the best bowling figures at County Ground, Derby?

How many T20 matches have been played at County Ground, Derby?

A total of 518 T20 matches have been played at the venue, with the first match on 2014-05-18 and the most recent on 2026-05-31.

Summary

County Ground, Derby, has hosted 518 T20 matches from 2014 to 2026, with Somerset as the most frequent team (105 matches). The venue’s highest team total is 265/5 by Somerset, and the lowest is 10/0 by Essex. LJ Wright’s 153 runs and BW Sanderson’s 6/8 are the standout individual records.

See also