Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground is a T20 Blast venue in Arundel, West Sussex, England, known for hosting 20 matches between 2014 and 2025. The ground holds the record for the highest team total in its T20 history, set by Middlesex.
Middlesex is the most active team at the venue with 14 appearances. The ground has also hosted historic individual performances, including the highest individual score and best bowling figures recorded in T20 Blast matches at Arundel.
Overview
Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground is a cricket venue located in Arundel, West Sussex, England. The ground has been in use since 1952 and is situated nearby to Arundel Castle. It has a long history with county cricket, having been first used by the Sussex 1st XI for limited-over matches in 1972. The venue later hosted County Championship matches starting in 1990. In 2020, the ground was temporarily used by Hampshire as their home venue for Bob Willis Trophy matches.
The ground has established itself as a regular fixture in the T20 Blast. The first T20 match at the venue was played on 2014-06-15. As of the most recent match on 2025-06-15, a total of 20 T20 matches have been recorded at Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground. Middlesex is the most active team at the venue, having played 14 matches there.
Batting records at the ground highlight high-scoring chases and dominant individual performances. The highest team total is 229/9, set by Middlesex on 2022-05-26. In contrast, the lowest team total is 100/10, recorded by Gloucestershire on 2017-08-15. The highest individual batting score is 105, achieved by T Westley on 2014-07-12.
Bowling figures at the venue also feature notable performances. The best bowling figures are 5/11, taken by MJ Potts on 2025-06-15. These statistics reflect the competitive nature of T20 Blast cricket at Arundel, with records spanning from the inaugural 2014 season through to 2025.
T20 Blast Statistics
The Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground has hosted 20 T20 Blast matches between 2014 and 2025. The venue recorded its first T20 match on 2014-06-15, with the most recent fixture taking place on 2025-06-15. Middlesex is the most active team at the ground, having played 14 matches.
The highest team total at the venue is 229/9, set by Middlesex against Gloucestershire on 2022-05-26. The lowest team total is 100/10, recorded by Gloucestershire against Middlesex on 2017-08-15.
The highest individual batting score is 105, achieved by T Westley on 2014-07-12. The best bowling figures are 5/11, taken by MJ Potts on 2025-06-15.
What is the highest team total at Arundel Castle?
The highest team total recorded in T20 Blast matches at the Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground is 229/9, achieved by Middlesex. This record was set on 26 May 2022 during a fixture against Gloucestershire. This performance stands as the peak scoring output among the 20 T20 matches played at the venue between 15 June 2014 and 15 June 2025.
In contrast, the lowest team total at the ground is 100/10, also involving Gloucestershire. This score was recorded on 15 August 2017 in a match against Middlesex. The disparity between these two extremes highlights the variable scoring conditions at the Arundel venue. Middlesex is the most active team at the ground, having played 14 of the 20 recorded matches.
Notable Historical Matches
Arundel Castle Cricket Ground has hosted significant matches beyond the T20 Blast format. The venue was first used by the Sussex 1st XI for limited-over matches in 1972. In that inaugural List A match, Gloucestershire defeated Sussex by 2 wickets.
The ground also hosted a notable one-day encounter in 2010 between the Unicorns and Sussex. In this match, the Unicorns successfully chased a target of 327/4 off 40 overs. Wes Durston scored 117 runs from 68 balls to lead the chase.
Another significant event occurred during a 2015 T20 match between Sussex and Surrey. The match was abandoned following a collision between Moisés Henriques and Rory Burns.
Venue Profile and History
Arundel Castle Cricket Ground is located in Arundel, West Sussex, England, situated near Arundel Castle. The venue has been in use since 1952. It was first utilized by the Sussex 1st XI for limited-over matches in 1972 and for County Championship matches in 1990. The ground served as a temporary home venue for Hampshire during the 2020 Bob Willis Trophy. The venue has hosted various tour matches, including a fixture between Zimbabwe and the West Indians in 2000. In 2003, 1000 crickets were released at the ground. The venue received accolades from The Sunday Telegraph in 2012 and The Independent in 2015. The Arundel Festival is also associated with the ground.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground?
The highest team total is 229/9, scored by Middlesex on 26 May 2022.
What is the lowest team total at Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground?
The lowest team total is 100/10, scored by Gloucestershire on 15 August 2017.
Who holds the record for the highest individual batting score at this venue?
T Westley holds the record with a score of 105, achieved on 12 July 2014.
Who has the best bowling figures at Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground?
MJ Potts has the best bowling figures with 5/11, recorded on 15 June 2025.
Which team has played the most T20 Blast matches at this venue?
Middlesex is the most active team, having played 14 matches at Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground.
Summary
Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground has hosted 20 T20 Blast matches from 15 June 2014 to 15 June 2025. Key records include Middlesex's highest team total of 229/9, Gloucestershire's lowest total of 100/10, T Westley's highest individual score of 105, and MJ Potts' best bowling figures of 5/11.