Lancashire all-time leading run scorer Vitality Blast records are anchored at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, which has hosted T20 Blast matches since 2014.
The venue has seen 76 T20 Blast matches through 2026, with Lancashire appearing in all 76 fixtures. Yorkshire posted the highest team total of 236/6 in July 2025, while Worcestershire was bowled out for 53 in June 2016.
Overview
Old Trafford in Manchester serves as a primary venue for the T20 Blast, hosting a significant volume of county T20 cricket over more than a decade. The ground has been a consistent fixture in the league calendar since its first T20 match was played on 17 May 2014. As of the most recent fixture on 29 May 2026, the venue has hosted a total of 76 matches in the competition. Lancashire is the most active team at the ground, having played all 76 matches recorded in the dataset, reflecting its status as the county's traditional home ground for the format.
The pitch and conditions at Old Trafford have facilitated a wide range of team totals, highlighting the venue's versatility for T20 cricket. The highest team total recorded at the venue is 236/6, achieved by Yorkshire on 11 July 2025. This performance stands as the benchmark for batting dominance at the ground. In contrast, the lowest team total is 53/10, set by Worcestershire on 24 June 2016, illustrating the potential for batting collapses under specific conditions. These extremes define the statistical range of team performances at Old Trafford.
Individual records at the venue further underscore the competitive nature of T20 Blast matches played in Manchester. The highest individual batting score is 116 runs, scored by JM Bairstow on 11 July 2025, coinciding with Yorkshire's highest team total. On the bowling front, the best figures recorded are 5/11, achieved by CJ Green on 2 June 2024. These individual milestones represent the peak performances by players competing at the venue during the period from 2014 to 2026.
What is the highest team total at Old Trafford in the T20 Blast?
The highest team total recorded at Old Trafford in the T20 Blast stands at 236/6, achieved by Yorkshire on 2025-07-11. This innings represents the peak scoring output among the 76 matches played at the venue since the competition's inception in 2014. The chase occurred during a fixture against Lancashire, the most active team at the ground, highlighting the high-scoring potential of the Manchester pitch in recent seasons.
That same match on 2025-07-11 also produced the venue's highest individual batting score. JM Bairstow scored 116 runs, anchoring Yorkshire's dominant performance. This individual milestone coincided with the team record, making it a statistically significant day for batting at Old Trafford. The combination of a century and a team total exceeding 230 underscores the favorable conditions for run-chasing in the 2025 campaign.
In contrast to the high-scoring 2025 encounter, the lowest team total at Old Trafford is 53/10, set by Worcestershire on 2016-06-24. This wide disparity between the highest and lowest scores illustrates the variable nature of T20 Blast conditions at the venue. While Yorkshire's 236/6 demonstrates the ceiling of scoring potential, Worcestershire's collapse shows how quickly matches can turn under different weather or pitch states.
Bowling records at the ground also reflect these extremes. CJ Green took 5/11 on 2024-06-02, providing a benchmark for bowling excellence that complements the batting records. The data from 76 matches provides a robust sample size for these statistics, spanning from the first match on 2014-05-17 to the most recent on 2026-05-29. Analysts tracking team performance at Old Trafford can use these benchmarks to evaluate current form against historical highs and lows.
Lowest team total and individual records
Worcestershire posted the lowest team total at Old Trafford, being bowled out for 53 runs in their encounter against Lancashire on 2016-06-24. This performance stands as the most significant batting collapse recorded in the venue's T20 Blast history, highlighting the potential for challenging conditions for visitors. The match took place during the early years of the tournament at the ground, which has hosted 76 matches since its first T20 fixture in 2014.
On the individual batting front, JM Bairstow achieved the highest individual score at the venue with 116 runs. This milestone was reached during Yorkshire's dominant performance against Lancashire on 2025-07-11, a match that also produced the highest team total of 236/6. Bairstow's century remains the benchmark for individual batting excellence at Old Trafford in the T20 Blast, surpassing all other individual efforts recorded in the 76 matches played at the ground.
Best bowling figures at Old Trafford
Best bowling figures at Old Trafford
Among the most dominant individual performances recorded at the venue, CJ Green holds the record for the best bowling figures. On 2024-06-02, Green claimed 5 wickets for just 11 runs, a statistical outlier that highlights the potential for extreme bowler dominance under specific Old Trafford conditions. This performance stands as the benchmark for bowling efficiency in the T20 Blast era at this Manchester ground.
The 5/11 haul by Green occurred during the 2024 season, well after the venue's inaugural T20 match in 2014. Over the span of 76 total matches held at Old Trafford up to 2026-05-29, such a low economy rate combined with a five-wicket haul is rare. The match on 2024-06-02 demonstrated how quickly a batting lineup can collapse, contrasting sharply with the high-scoring encounters that have also defined the venue's history.
While batting records at Old Trafford have seen totals like Yorkshire's 236/6 in 2025, the bowling record set by Green emphasizes the dual nature of the pitch. It can facilitate high runs for aggressive batsmen, yet also offer significant grip or swing for bowlers on certain days. Green's 5/11 remains the definitive bowling achievement at the ground, surpassing other individual efforts in terms of wicket count and run economy within the Cricsheet dataset for this venue.
No other bowler has matched the combination of five wickets and an 11-run concession in a single innings at Old Trafford in the T20 Blast. This record is distinct from the lowest team total of 53/10 by Worcestershire in 2016, which involved a collective batting collapse rather than a single bowler's dominance. Green's performance on 2024-06-02 is cited as the peak individual bowling effort, providing a key statistic for analysts reviewing historical matchups at this Lancashire home ground.
Lancashire's home record
Old Trafford serves as the primary home ground for Lancashire in the Vitality Blast, a status reflected in the venue's match history. The county has played the most matches at this stadium, with a total of 76 fixtures recorded in the Cricsheet database. This extensive hosting record spans from the venue's first T20 match on 2014-05-17 through to the most recent encounter on 2026-05-29. As the dominant team at the ground, Lancashire's performance metrics are central to understanding the statistical profile of Old Trafford.
The pitch conditions at Old Trafford have facilitated a wide range of team totals during Lancashire's tenure as the primary host. The highest team total recorded at the venue is 236/6, achieved by Yorkshire on 2025-07-11. This high-scoring performance highlights the batting-friendly nature of the surface in recent seasons. Conversely, the lowest team total at Old Trafford is 53/10, posted by Worcestershire on 2016-06-24. The contrast between these extremes underscores the variability of match outcomes at the Manchester venue.
Individual records at the venue further underscore the competitive intensity of matches involving Lancashire. JM Bairstow achieved the highest individual batting score at Old Trafford with 116 runs, also on 2025-07-11. This performance contributed significantly to Yorkshire's highest team total. On the bowling front, CJ Green recorded the best bowling figures at the ground with 5/11 on 2024-06-02. These individual milestones reflect the quality of players who have contested matches at this historic English county ground.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Old Trafford in the T20 Blast?
Yorkshire scored 236/6 on 2025-07-11, the highest team total at the venue.
What is the lowest team total at Old Trafford in the T20 Blast?
Worcestershire was dismissed for 53/10 on 2016-06-24, the lowest team total at the venue.
Who holds the record for the highest individual score at Old Trafford?
JM Bairstow scored 116 runs on 2025-07-11, the highest individual batting score at the venue.
What are the best bowling figures at Old Trafford in the T20 Blast?
CJ Green took 5/11 on 2024-06-02, the best bowling figures at the venue.
How many T20 Blast matches have been played at Old Trafford?
76 T20 Blast matches have been played at Old Trafford from 2014-05-17 to 2026-05-29.
Summary
Old Trafford has hosted 76 T20 Blast matches since 2014. The highest team total is 236/6 by Yorkshire (2025-07-11), the lowest is 53/10 by Worcestershire (2016-06-24), the highest individual score is 116 by JM Bairstow (2025-07-11), and the best bowling figures are 5/11 by CJ Green (2024-06-02). Lancashire is the most active team with 76 appearances.