Lord's Cricket Ground is the historic home of Middlesex County Cricket Club and a primary venue for the T20 Blast in London. The ground has hosted 51 T20 Blast matches since the format's introduction at the venue in 2014.
Located in St John's Wood, the stadium holds a capacity of 31,100 spectators. It serves as the headquarters for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Overview
Lord's Cricket Ground, commonly referred to as Lord's, is a prominent cricket venue located in St John's Wood, London. The ground is owned by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and serves as the home ground for Middlesex County Cricket Club. It also houses the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and ICC Europe. With a stadium capacity of 31100, Lord's is a key venue in the T20 Blast league. The bowling ends at the ground are known as the Pavilion End and the Nursery End.
Lord's has hosted T20 Blast matches since 2014. According to Cricsheet records, a total of 51 matches have been played at this venue. The first recorded match took place on 2014-05-17, and the most recent match was held on 2026-05-24. Middlesex is the most active team at the venue, having participated in all 51 matches.
The highest team total at Lord's in T20 Blast matches is 237/6, scored by Essex on 2023-06-18. The lowest team total is 63/2, achieved by Middlesex on 2024-06-13. In terms of individual performances, the highest batting score is 121 by MDE Holden on 2023-06-16. The best bowling figures recorded at the venue are 5/10 by TG Helm on 2017-07-27.
T20 Blast Records at Lord's
T20 Blast Records at Lord's
Lord's Cricket Ground has hosted 51 T20 Blast matches between 2014 and 2026. The venue serves as the home ground for Middlesex County Cricket Club, which is the most active team at the stadium with 51 matches played. The first T20 match at Lord's took place on 17 May 2014, with the most recent fixture recorded on 24 May 2026.
Essex posted the highest team total at the venue, scoring 237/6 against Middlesex on 18 June 2023. In contrast, the lowest team total was recorded by Middlesex, who were bowled out for 63/2 against Essex on 13 June 2024. These figures highlight the varying scoring conditions at the ground over the decade of T20 Blast play.
Individual batting records at Lord's are led by MDE Holden, who scored the highest individual score of 121 runs on 16 June 2023. On the bowling front, TG Helm recorded the best figures at the venue, taking 5 wickets for 10 runs on 27 July 2017. These performances stand out in the statistical history of T20 cricket at the historic London venue.
What is the highest team total at Lord's in T20 Blast?
The highest team total recorded at Lord's in the T20 Blast is 237/6, set by Essex against Middlesex on 2023-06-18. This score stands as the benchmark for batting performance at the venue, which has hosted 51 matches in the competition since the first game was played on 2014-05-17. The most recent match at the ground took place on 2026-05-24, continuing the venue's long-standing role as a key fixture in the English domestic T20 calendar.
In contrast to the high-scoring chase by Essex, the lowest team total at Lord's is 63/2, achieved by Middlesex on 2024-06-13. This significant disparity between the highest and lowest scores highlights the variable pitch conditions and match dynamics that characterize T20 cricket at the stadium. The capacity of Lord's Cricket Ground is 31100, providing a substantial backdrop for these statistical extremes.
Individual performances have also contributed to these team totals. The highest individual batting score at the venue is 121, scored by MDE Holden on 2023-06-16, just two days before Essex set the team record. On the bowling front, the best figures recorded are 5/10 by TG Helm on 2017-07-27. These individual milestones underscore the depth of talent that has competed at Lord's over the years.
While Essex holds the record for the highest team total, Middlesex is the most active team at the venue, having played 51 matches there. This dominance in match count reflects Lord's status as the home ground for Middlesex County Cricket Club. The venue is located in London, England, and features the Pavilion End and Nursery End as its primary bowling ends. The T20 Blast matches at Lord's have been a significant part of the league's history since the introduction of the format in 2014.
Pitch and Conditions
Lord's Cricket Ground is located in St John's Wood, London, and serves as the home venue for Middlesex County Cricket Club in the T20 Blast. The stadium has a capacity of 31,100 spectators. The pitch features a distinct slope of 2.49 m from the Pavilion End to the Nursery End. This gradient impacts bowling dynamics, creating a downhill trajectory from the Pavilion End and an uphill challenge from the Nursery End. Outfield drainage was significantly improved in 2002 when sand replaced clay.
Statistical records at Lord's are derived from 51 T20 Blast matches played between 2014-05-17 and 2026-05-24. Middlesex is the most active team at the venue, having contested all 51 matches. The highest team total recorded is 237/6 by Essex, achieved on 2023-06-18. The lowest team total is 63/2 by Middlesex, set on 2024-06-13. The highest individual batting score is 121 by MDE Holden, scored on 2023-06-16. The best bowling figures are 5/10 by TG Helm, recorded on 2017-07-27.
Venue Profile
Lord's Cricket Ground is located in St John's Wood, London. The venue serves as the home ground for Middlesex County Cricket Club in the T20 Blast. Lord's is owned by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The stadium has a capacity of 31,100 spectators. The ground features two primary bowling ends: the Pavilion End and the Nursery End.
Lord's hosted its first T20 match on 17 May 2014. As of 24 May 2026, a total of 51 T20 matches have been played at the venue. Middlesex is the most active team at Lord's, having played all 51 recorded matches at the ground.
The highest team total at Lord's is 237/6, set by Essex on 18 June 2023. The lowest team total is 63/2, recorded by Middlesex on 13 June 2024. The highest individual batting score is 121, achieved by MDE Holden on 16 June 2023. The best bowling figures are 5/10, bowled by TG Helm on 27 July 2017.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Lord's in T20 Blast?
The highest team total at Lord's in the T20 Blast is 237/6, scored by Essex on 18 June 2023.
Who holds the record for the highest individual score at Lord's in T20 Blast?
MDE Holden holds the record for the highest individual batting score at the venue, scoring 121 on 16 June 2023.
What are the bowling ends at Lord's Cricket Ground?
The two bowling ends at Lord's are the Pavilion End and the Nursery End.
When was the first T20 Blast match played at Lord's?
The first T20 Blast match at Lord's took place on 17 May 2014.
Which team is most active at Lord's in the T20 Blast?
Middlesex is the most active team at the venue, having played 51 matches there.
Summary
Lord's Cricket Ground has hosted 51 T20 Blast matches between 17 May 2014 and 24 May 2026. The venue records include a highest team total of 237/6 by Essex and a lowest team total of 63/2 by Middlesex. The best individual bowling figures are 5/10 by TG Helm, recorded on 27 July 2017.
See also
- T20 Blast Records at Grace Road: Statistics and Venue Profile
- T20 Blast Records at The Kent County Cricket Ground
- T20 Blast Records at Kennington Oval, London
- T20 Blast Records at Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground
- T20 Blast records at Queen's Park, Chesterfield
- T20 Blast Records at County Ground, Northampton