Durham vs Northamptonshire Vitality Blast head to head statistics are anchored at the Riverside Ground in Durham, the primary venue for this regional T20 rivalry. The ground has hosted 84 T20 Blast matches since its first contest on 16 May 2014.
Durham dominates the venue with 82 appearances, while Northamptonshire’s lowest team total of 47/5 and Durham’s highest of 231/5 define the scoring extremes. Key individual records include KK Jennings’ 108 and Kasey Aldridge’s 6/28.
Overview
The Durham vs Northamptonshire Vitality Blast head-to-head rivalry is prominently featured at the Riverside Ground in Durham, England. This venue has established itself as a key fixture in the T20 Blast calendar, hosting a significant volume of county cricket action since the introduction of the format. The statistical record at this ground provides a clear picture of team performance and individual brilliance over more than a decade of competition.
According to Cricsheet records, the Riverside Ground has hosted 84 T20 Blast matches between 2014-05-16 and 2026-05-29. Durham has been the most active team at this venue, accounting for 82 of these matches. This high frequency of appearances underscores the ground's status as a primary home for the Durham franchise within the league structure. The data spans from the early years of the T20 Blast era through to the 2026 season, offering a comprehensive view of the venue's output.
What is the highest team total at Riverside Ground?
The highest team total recorded at the Riverside Ground stands at 231/5, achieved by Durham on 2025-07-04. This innings represents the peak scoring output for any franchise at this venue since the first T20 match was played in 2014. The record highlights the scoring potential available to the home side, which has been the most active team at the ground with 82 matches played.
On the same date of 2025-07-04, Kasey Aldridge delivered the best bowling figures at the venue, taking 6/28. This performance coincided with Durham's highest team total, illustrating the dual impact of batting and bowling excellence on a single match day. The alignment of these records underscores the significance of the 2025 season in defining the statistical benchmarks at the Riverside Ground.
In contrast to the high-scoring 231/5, the lowest team total at the venue is 47/5, scored by Northamptonshire against Durham on 2015-05-15. This low score occurred just one year after the venue hosted its first T20 match on 2014-05-16. The disparity between the highest and lowest totals reflects the varying pitch conditions and match dynamics experienced over the 12-year period from 2014 to 2026.
KK Jennings holds the record for the highest individual batting score at the Riverside Ground, scoring 108 on 2020-08-27. This century remains the standout individual performance among the 84 matches played at the venue. The record spans from the inaugural match in 2014 to the most recent match on 2026-05-29, capturing the evolution of batting performances at this Durham-based ground.
Individual Records at Riverside Ground
Individual Records at Riverside Ground
Individual performances at the Riverside Ground have been defined by significant batting milestones and exceptional bowling spells. The highest individual batting score recorded at this venue is 108, achieved by KK Jennings on 2020-08-27. This innings stands as the benchmark for individual batting excellence in T20 Blast matches played at Durham's home ground.
On the bowling front, Kasey Aldridge delivered the best bowling figures at the venue with 6/28. This performance occurred on 2025-07-04, coinciding with Durham's highest team total of 231/5. Aldridge's six-wicket haul remains the most dominant individual bowling display in the ground's T20 Blast history.
These individual records highlight the competitive nature of matches at the Riverside Ground. The venue has hosted 84 T20 Blast matches since 2014, with Durham participating in 82 of these encounters. The statistical profile of the ground reflects both high-scoring batting displays and precise bowling efforts.
How does Durham compare to Northamptonshire at the Riverside?
The head-to-head dynamic between Durham and Northamptonshire at the Riverside Ground is defined by Durham's overwhelming presence as the primary tenant. Cricsheet records confirm that Durham has participated in 82 matches at this venue, establishing them as the most active team in the ground's T20 Blast history. This frequency underscores the strategic importance of the Riverside Ground for the county, which has utilized the pitch extensively since the venue hosted its first T20 match on 2014-05-16. The most recent contest recorded at this location took place on 2026-05-29, indicating continued relevance in the Vitality Blast calendar.
While Northamptonshire has struggled to post large scores at this specific venue, Durham has demonstrated the ability to capitalize on favorable conditions. The highest team total at the Riverside Ground is 231/5, set by Durham on 2025-07-04. This performance illustrates the upper limit of scoring potential at the ground, providing a benchmark for batting lineups. The disparity between the 47/5 low and the 231/5 high emphasizes the tactical depth required for both teams when competing at the Riverside Ground.
Recent Trends and Key Performances
The 2025 season marked a statistical high point at the Riverside Ground, featuring Durham's record-breaking 231/5 total on 2025-07-04. This performance stands as the highest team total in the venue's T20 Blast history, reflecting the pitch's capacity to support aggressive batting under favorable conditions. The same match produced Kasey Aldridge's career-best bowling figures of 6/28, demonstrating that the surface can also reward disciplined seamers when the ball holds its line. These dual extremes within a single fixture underscore the competitive volatility inherent in head-to-head clashes between Durham and Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire's recent struggles at this venue are evident in their scoring patterns. The lowest team total recorded at the Riverside is 47/5, achieved by Northamptonshire on 2015-05-15. While this specific low occurred a decade prior, the team's overall performance metrics reveal a persistent challenge in converting starts into substantial scores against Durham's bowling attack. The contrast between the 231/5 high and the 47/5 low illustrates the wide margin of error that defines this rivalry. With 84 total matches recorded at the venue as of May 2026, the data shows Durham as the dominant home force, having played 82 matches compared to Northamptonshire's away fixtures.
Individual brilliance continues to shape the narrative of this matchup. KK Jennings' highest individual score of 108, set on 2020-08-27, remains the benchmark for batting excellence at the Riverside. This century highlights the potential for a single batsman to dictate the flow of a game, particularly when the pitch offers consistent bounce and pace. The combination of Jennings' batting peak and Aldridge's bowling dominance provides a clear picture of the key performers who have influenced the head-to-head record. As the dataset extends through May 2026, these records serve as critical reference points for analysts evaluating team form and player matchups in the Vitality Blast.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Riverside Ground?
The highest team total is 231/5 by Durham, scored on 4 July 2025.
What is the lowest team total at Riverside Ground?
The lowest team total is 47/5 by Northamptonshire, recorded on 15 May 2015.
Who has the highest individual batting score at Riverside Ground?
KK Jennings holds the record with 108 runs, scored on 27 August 2020.
What are the best bowling figures at Riverside Ground?
Kasey Aldridge took 6/28 on 4 July 2025.
How many T20 Blast matches have been played at Riverside Ground?
84 T20 Blast matches have been played at the venue, with the first match on 16 May 2014 and the most recent on 29 May 2026.
Summary
The Riverside Ground has hosted 84 T20 Blast matches, with Durham appearing in 82 of them. The highest team total is 231/5 by Durham (2025), and the lowest is 47/5 by Northamptonshire (2015). KK Jennings scored the highest individual total of 108 (2020), and Kasey Aldridge took the best bowling figures of 6/28 (2025).
See also
- T20 Blast Records at The Cooper Associates County Ground
- T20 Blast Records at County Ground, New Road
- First known use of English cricket venues (1610–1825)
- T20 Blast Records at St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
- T20 Blast Records at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
- T20 Blast records at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Hove