Durham vs Northamptonshire Vitality Blast all matches records are primarily hosted at the Riverside Ground, with 84 total matches documented in the dataset. The rivalry spans from 2014 to 2026, featuring significant statistical outliers including a highest team total of 231/5 and a lowest of 47/5.
Durham is the most active team at this venue, accounting for 82 of the 84 matches. The dataset captures individual records such as KK Jennings' highest score of 108 and Kasey Aldridge's best bowling figures of 6/28.
Overview
The rivalry between Durham and Northamptonshire in the Vitality Blast is defined by their encounters at the Riverside Ground. This venue has hosted 84 T20 matches in the competition, with the first contest taking place on 2014-05-16 and the most recent recorded match occurring on 2026-05-29. Durham is the most active team at this ground, having participated in 82 of the total matches played there. The fixture history spans over a decade, providing a substantial dataset for analyzing head-to-head performance trends between these two county sides.
Statistical extremes at the Riverside Ground highlight the competitive variance in this matchup. The highest team total recorded is 231/5, achieved by Durham on 2025-07-04. In contrast, the lowest team total is 47/5, set by Northamptonshire on 2015-05-15. These figures demonstrate the range of scoring conditions and batting performances that have characterized the rivalry. The venue continues to serve as a key battleground for both franchises in the T20 Blast circuit.
Match History and Venue Context
The Riverside Ground has served as a primary stage for T20 Blast action since 2014, hosting a total of 84 matches according to Cricsheet records. The venue, located in the Abington area of Northampton, England, is the home ground of Northamptonshire County Cricket Club. In 2026, the club announced a six-year naming-rights agreement with cinch, officially renaming the venue the cinch County Ground. This rebranding follows its historical designation as the County Ground and its former name, Wantage Road.
Match activity at the venue has been heavily skewed towards one franchise. Durham has been the most active team, participating in 82 of the 84 recorded matches. This dominance in appearance frequency establishes the Riverside Ground as a de facto home venue for Durham in the T20 Blast format, despite Northamptonshire being the resident county. The first recorded match at the venue took place on 16 May 2014, with the most recent fixture occurring on 29 May 2026.
Statistical extremes at the Riverside Ground highlight the volatility of the pitch conditions over the years. The highest team total recorded is 231/5, achieved by Durham on 4 July 2025. In contrast, the lowest team total is 47/5, posted by Northamptonshire on 15 May 2015. These figures demonstrate the range of scoring environments, from high-scoring chases to low-scoring thrillers.
Individual performances have also reached notable peaks at this venue. The highest individual batting score is 108, scored by KK Jennings on 27 August 2020. On the bowling front, the best figures are 6/28, recorded by Kasey Aldridge on 4 July 2025. These records provide key benchmarks for players competing in the head-to-head matchups between Durham and Northamptonshire.
What are the highest and lowest team totals in this rivalry?
Team scoring records at the Riverside Ground reveal significant variance in the Durham versus Northamptonshire Vitality Blast encounters. The highest team total recorded in this head-to-head rivalry is 231/5, achieved by Durham on 2025-07-04. This performance stands as the peak offensive output for either side at this venue within the dataset covering matches from 2014 to 2026.
Conversely, the lowest team total belongs to Northamptonshire, who were bowled out for just 47/5 on 2015-05-15. This low score highlights the potential for dominant bowling performances on the pitch, contrasting sharply with Durham's high-scoring chase in 2025. The gap between these two extremes—231/5 and 47/5—illustrates the differing conditions and match dynamics experienced over the years.
Notably, the match featuring the highest team total also produced the best bowling figures in this rivalry. Kasey Aldridge claimed 6/28 for Durham on 2025-07-04, the same day his team posted the record 231/5. This dual achievement underscores the comprehensive nature of Durham's victory on that specific date. No other player has matched these bowling statistics in the 84 matches played at this venue.
Individual Records at Riverside Ground
Individual Records at Riverside Ground
Individual performances have also reached notable peaks at the venue, with batting and bowling milestones defining key contests between Durham and Northamptonshire. The highest individual batting score recorded in the dataset is 108 runs, achieved by KK Jennings on 2020-08-27. This innings stands as the benchmark for individual batting output at the Riverside Ground within the Vitality Blast rivalry.
On the bowling front, Kasey Aldridge delivered the best bowling figures at the venue, taking 6 wickets for 28 runs. This performance occurred on 2025-07-04, coinciding with the match that also featured the highest team total of 231/5 by Durham. Aldridge's spell remains the most dominant individual bowling display in the head-to-head history at this location.
Key Statistics Summary
Comprehensive records for the Riverside Ground cover 84 matches in the T20 Blast, spanning from 16 May 2014 through 29 May 2026. Durham has been the most active franchise at this venue, participating in 82 of these contests.
The highest team total recorded at the ground is 231/5, achieved by Durham on 4 July 2025. This innings set the benchmark for batting performance at the venue. In contrast, the lowest team total belongs to Northamptonshire, who were dismissed for 47/5 on 15 May 2015.
Individual batting highlights include a score of 108 by KK Jennings on 27 August 2020. This remains the highest individual score in the venue's T20 Blast history. On the bowling front, Kasey Aldridge delivered the best figures with 6/28 on 4 July 2025.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total in Durham vs Northamptonshire matches at Riverside Ground?
The highest team total is 231/5 by Durham, recorded on 2025-07-04.
What is the lowest team total in this rivalry?
The lowest team total is 47/5 by Northamptonshire, recorded on 2015-05-15.
Who holds the record for the highest individual batting score at this venue?
KK Jennings holds the record with a score of 108, achieved on 2020-08-27.
What are the best bowling figures recorded at Riverside Ground?
Kasey Aldridge recorded the best bowling figures of 6/28 on 2025-07-04.
How many total matches are recorded at this venue?
There are 84 total matches recorded at the Riverside Ground, with the first match taking place on 2014-05-16 and the most recent on 2026-05-29.
Summary
The dataset for Durham vs Northamptonshire at Riverside Ground includes 84 matches between 2014 and 2026. Key records include Durham's highest total of 231/5, Northamptonshire's lowest total of 47/5, KK Jennings' highest individual score of 108, and Kasey Aldridge's best bowling figures of 6/28.