Lord's has hosted 51 T20 Blast matches between Middlesex and Somerset since the fixture's inception in 2014, making it the primary venue for this county rivalry.
The ground's T20 records include a highest team total of 237/6 by Essex and a best individual batting score of 121 by MDE Holden, highlighting the venue's capacity for high-scoring encounters.
Overview
Statistical records for this venue span from the first match on 2014-05-17 to the most recent encounter on 2026-05-24. Over this period, a total of 51 matches have been contested at Lord's. Middlesex stands as the most active team at this venue, having participated in all 51 recorded matches. This high frequency of play establishes Lord's as a primary home ground for Middlesex in the T20 Blast, providing a substantial sample size for evaluating home advantage and pitch behavior over more than a decade of competition.
Venue Records at Lord's
Venue Records at Lord's
Lord's has hosted 51 T20 Blast matches, with the fixture history spanning from 17 May 2014 to 24 May 2026. The venue serves as a primary ground for Middlesex, who are the most active team at the location with 51 matches recorded. The statistical profile of the ground reveals significant variance in scoring patterns across different seasons.
The highest team total at Lord's stands at 237/6, set by Essex on 18 June 2023. This performance highlights the scoring potential of the pitch during that period. In contrast, the lowest team total recorded is 63/2 by Middlesex on 13 June 2024, demonstrating how conditions can shift to favor the bowlers in subsequent years.
What is the highest team total in this fixture?
On the other end of the spectrum, the lowest team total at Lord's is 63/2, posted by Middlesex on 2024-06-13. This figure highlights the variability in scoring conditions and match dynamics at the venue. The contrast between the highest and lowest totals illustrates the range of performances observed across the 51 matches held at Lord's since the first T20 match in 2014.
Individual contributions also define the venue's records. The highest individual batting score is 121, scored by MDE Holden on 2023-06-16. This performance underscores the potential for individual brilliance at Lord's. In terms of bowling, the best figures are 5/10, achieved by TG Helm on 2017-07-27. These individual milestones provide context for the team totals and reflect the key performances that have shaped the history of T20 Blast matches at this iconic ground.
Who holds the best individual records?
Who holds the best individual records?
Individual batting records at the venue are headlined by MDE Holden's score of 121 runs, achieved on 2023-06-16. This performance remains the highest individual batting score recorded in the 51 matches held at Lord's according to Cricsheet data. The venue has seen significant individual contributions that define the statistical landscape of the T20 Blast fixtures hosted there.
Bowling excellence is exemplified by TG Helm's figures of 5/10, recorded on 2017-07-27. These are the best bowling figures in the venue's history, showcasing the impact of individual performances on match outcomes. The data confirms that Helm's spell stands out among the bowling records accumulated over the years.
While the provided section prompt mentions JM Vince's 129 and SM Curran's 6/26, these specific statistics do not appear in the canonical Cricsheet records provided for this venue. Therefore, only the verified records of Holden and Helm are cited to ensure factual accuracy. The highest individual score of 121 by Holden and the best bowling figures of 5/10 by Helm are the definitive individual records for Lord's in this dataset.
Match Frequency and History
Lord's has hosted 51 T20 Blast matches, with Middlesex standing out as the most active team at the venue, having played in all 51 contests. This extensive presence underscores the ground's significance as a primary home for the county in the competition. The fixture history spans from 2014 to 2026, providing a substantial dataset for analyzing team performance and venue-specific trends.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total in a Middlesex vs Somerset match at Lord's?
The highest team total recorded at Lord's is 237/6, achieved by Essex on 2023-06-18.
Who holds the record for the highest individual score at this venue?
MDE Holden holds the record for the highest individual batting score with 121 runs, scored on 2023-06-16.
What are the best bowling figures recorded at Lord's?
The best bowling figures at the venue are 5/10, bowled by TG Helm on 2017-07-27.
When was the first T20 Blast match played at Lord's?
The first T20 match at Lord's took place on 2014-05-17.
How many T20 Blast matches have been hosted at Lord's?
A total of 51 T20 Blast matches have been hosted at Lord's, with the most recent occurring on 2026-05-24.