When it comes to fireworks in the T20 Blast/Vitality Blast, few grounds offer the kind of thrill that Trent Bridge does. Home to the Nottinghamshire Outlaws, the venue has seen its fair share of massive scores, stunning bowling spells, and unforgettable T20 moments over the past few seasons.
Here’s a detailed look at player performances and pitch trends at Trent Bridge from 2022 to 2025 in the Vitality Blast, offering insight for fantasy players, punters, and everyday fans alike.
Spin vs Pace – Who’s Bossing the Ball?
| Type of Bowler | Bowling Average | Economy Rate |
| Spin Bowlers | 24.75 | 8.24 |
| Fast Bowlers | 24.36 | 9.15 |
Quick Take: Almost similar performances, the spinners have been a bit more economical, but the pacers have struck more often!
First Innings Scores – A Changing Landscape
| Year | Average 1st Innings Score |
| 2022 | 194.75 |
| 2023 | 179.12 |
| 2024 | 132.00 |
What’s Going On? The numbers suggest a bit of a downtrend in scores, especially in 2024. Whether it’s due to slower pitches, quality bowling, or a bit of both, chasing has started looking more doable.
Wickets Falling by Overs and Innings
| Phase | Avg. Wickets Per Innings |
| Powerplay | 1.81 |
| Middle Overs | 2.78 |
| Death Overs | 2.72 |
| 1st Innings | 7.04 |
| 2nd Innings | 5.91 |
Bowling Impact: The middle and death overs see the most action. Teams tend to lose more wickets batting first, so those early slog-fests might not be the best move every time.
Top Run-Scorers at Trent Bridge (2022–2025)
| Player | Runs Scored |
| Joe Clarke | 606 |
| Tom Moores | 451 |
| Alex Hales | 435 |
| Ben Duckett | 233 |
| Jack Haynes | 213 |
One to Watch: Joe Clarke has been absolutely flying. With over 600 runs, he’s been the man to bank on at Trent Bridge. Tom Moores and Alex Hales weren’t far behind either.
Leading Wicket-Takers at Trent Bridge (2022–2025)
| Bowler | Wickets Taken |
| Samit Patel | 15 |
| Jake Ball | 13 |
| Matthew Carter | 12 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 12 |
| Steven Mullaney | 11 |
Smart Picks: The old guard like Samit Patel continue to deliver, while overseas firepower like Shaheen Afridi made a solid impact. Spinners and medium pacers are making Trent Bridge a proper challenge for batters.
While Patel, Ball and Afridi have moved on, it makes Matt Carter all the more crucial for the hopes of the Outlaws!
Final Word – What Does It All Mean?
Trent Bridge remains a go-to ground for big scores and drama in the UK T20 league, but recent seasons show a slight shift in balance towards bowlers. First innings totals have dipped, and wicket-taking in the middle and death overs has become crucial.
For fans in Nottingham and across England, this ground remains a prime theatre of action. Expect exciting cricket, but maybe fewer 200+ scores than we saw a couple of years back. While players like Matthew Carter, Alex Hales, Joe Clarke and Calvin Harrison remain players to watch out for!
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