Old Trafford has hosted 76 T20 Blast matches since the venue's first game on 2014-05-17, establishing it as a key fixture in English domestic limited-overs cricket.
The ground records include Yorkshire's highest team total of 236/6 and CJ Green's best bowling figures of 5/11, providing a statistical baseline for analysts tracking performance at this Lancashire venue.
Overview
Old Trafford serves as the primary venue for Lancashire in the Vitality Blast, hosting a comprehensive set of T20 records spanning more than a decade. The ground has been the stage for 76 matches in the competition, with the first contest taking place on 2014-05-17 and the most recent recorded on 2026-05-29. As the home of Lancashire, the county team is the most active participant at the venue, featuring in all 76 matches played there during this period.
What is the highest team total at Old Trafford?
Highest Team Total at Old Trafford
The highest team total recorded at Old Trafford in the Vitality Blast is 236/6. This score was set by Yorkshire on 2025-07-11. The innings represents the peak scoring performance at the venue since the first T20 match was played there on 2014-05-17. Yorkshire achieved this total in a contest against Lancashire, the most active team at the ground with 76 matches played.
On the same date, 2025-07-11, JM Bairstow scored the highest individual batting score at the venue. His innings of 116 runs contributed significantly to Yorkshire's total of 236/6. This performance stands as the benchmark for individual batting achievements at Old Trafford in the T20 Blast format. The match took place during the 2025 season, adding to the venue's statistical history spanning from 2014 to the most recent match on 2026-05-29.
Yorkshire's 236/6 contrasts sharply with the lowest team total at the venue. Worcestershire were bowled out for 53/10 on 2016-06-24. The difference between the highest and lowest scores highlights the variable nature of the pitch conditions at Old Trafford over the years. With 76 total matches played, the venue has seen a wide range of scoring patterns. Lancashire, as the primary host, has experienced both high-scoring chases and low-scoring thrillers at this ground.
What is the lowest team total at Old Trafford?
Best bowling figures at Old Trafford
Best bowling figures at Old Trafford
The most dominant individual bowling performance recorded at Old Trafford in the T20 Blast belongs to CJ Green. On 2024-06-02, Green claimed 5 wickets for just 11 runs, a figure of 5/11 that stands as the venue's best bowling record. This performance highlights the potential for a bowler to completely dismantle a batting lineup on the Lancashire surface, restricting the opposition to a mere 11 runs while taking five wickets.
Green's figures of 5/11 are particularly notable when compared to the broader scoring trends at the ground. While the highest team total at Old Trafford reached 236/6 by Yorkshire on 2025-07-11, Green's spell demonstrates that the pitch can also offer significant rewards to bowlers, allowing for economical and wicket-taking performances. The contrast between the high-scoring potential, as seen in Yorkshire's 236/6, and the tight control exerted by Green in 2024, underscores the variable nature of conditions at the venue.
Among the 76 matches played at Old Trafford since the first T20 match in 2014, Green's 5/11 remains the benchmark for bowling excellence. The record was set during the 2024 season, adding to the statistical history of the venue which has hosted matches up to 2026-05-29. Lancashire, as the most active team at the venue with 76 matches, has witnessed this record performance, contributing to the rich tapestry of individual achievements at the ground. The specific date of 2024-06-02 marks a key moment in the venue's bowling records, distinguishing Green's performance from other notable spells.
Lancashire's record at home
As the home county, Lancashire dominates the attendance ledger at Old Trafford, having contested all 76 T20 Blast matches recorded at the venue since the inaugural game on 2014-05-17. This total encompasses every fixture played at the ground within the dataset, spanning from the first match in May 2014 through the most recent encounter on 2026-05-29. The consistency of Lancashire's presence underscores Old Trafford's status as the primary hub for the county's T20 campaign, with no other franchise appearing in all 76 games.
The venue has witnessed a wide spectrum of scoring environments for the home side. While Lancashire has benefited from the pitch conditions, the ground's overall statistical profile is defined by extremes. The highest team total at Old Trafford is 236/6, set by Yorkshire on 2025-07-11. Conversely, the lowest team total is 53/10, recorded by Worcestershire on 2016-06-24. These figures highlight the variability of the surface, which can produce both high-scoring chases and low-scoring attrition battles for visiting teams facing Lancashire.
Individual brilliance at the venue has also been marked by significant milestones. JM Bairstow scored the highest individual batting score of 116 on 2025-07-11, contributing to Yorkshire's record-breaking total. In the bowling department, CJ Green delivered the best bowling figures of 5/11 on 2024-06-02. These performances stand out within the 76-match sample size, illustrating that Old Trafford can reward both aggressive batting and precise bowling. The data from 2014 to 2026 provides a comprehensive view of the venue's character, with Lancashire serving as the constant participant in this statistical narrative.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Old Trafford?
Yorkshire posted the highest team total of 236/6 on 2025-07-11.
What is the lowest team total at Old Trafford?
Worcestershire recorded the lowest team total of 53/10 on 2016-06-24.
Who holds the record for the highest individual score at Old Trafford?
JM Bairstow holds the record with a score of 116, achieved on 2025-07-11.
What are the best bowling figures at Old Trafford?
CJ Green recorded the best bowling figures of 5/11 on 2024-06-02.
How many T20 Blast matches have been played at Old Trafford?
A total of 76 matches have been played at Old Trafford as of 2026-05-29.
Summary
Old Trafford's T20 Blast records span from 2014 to 2026, featuring 76 matches with Yorkshire achieving the highest team total of 236/6 and Worcestershire the lowest at 53/10.
Individual milestones include JM Bairstow's highest score of 116 and CJ Green's best bowling figures of 5/11, while Lancashire remains the most active team with 76 matches played.
See also
- T20 Blast records at Old Trafford Cricket Ground
- T20 Blast Records at Uxbridge Cricket Club Ground
- T20 Blast Records at Merchant Taylors' School Ground
- T20 Blast Records at The Riverside Ground
- T20 Blast Records at Grace Road: Statistics and Venue Profile
- T20 Blast Records at Kennington Oval