The County Ground, Bristol, home to Gloucestershire, has presented a balanced contest between bat and ball over recent seasons. Here’s a full breakdown of key trends and top performers at the venue in the T20 Blast from 2022 to 2025.
Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol – via Getty Images
Spin vs Pace – Bowling Metrics
Bowling Type
Bowling Average
Economy Rate
Spin Bowlers
25.63
8.18
Fast Bowlers
23.65
8.34
Fast bowlers enjoy a slightly better average, but spinners maintain a slightly lower economy.
Both bowling types are fairly effective—suggesting a well-balanced pitch.
First Innings Scoring Trends
Year
Avg First Innings Score
2022
172.00
2023
155.57
2024
165.25
Moderate scoring ground, with scores typically in the 150–170 range.
Bowling first may offer a slight advantage, especially if conditions assist seam movement early on.
Wickets Analysis by Innings & Overs
Innings
Avg Wickets Fallen
First Innings
6.52
Second Innings
5.57
Overs Phase
Avg Wickets Per Innings
Powerplay Overs
2.08
Middle Overs
2.42
Death Overs
2.52
Powerplay overs are wicket-heavy—bowlers strike early more often at Bristol.
The death overs are the most productive for bowlers, averaging over 2.5 wickets per innings.
Make sure to pick a good split of bowlers, and back David Payne to be heroic for Gloucestershire once more!
Top Run Scorers at County Ground, Bristol (2022–2025)
Player
Runs Scored
Miles Hammond
296
James Bracey
283
Jack Taylor
215
Ben Charlesworth
215
Oliver Price
209
Miles Hammond and James Bracey lead the scoring charts.
James Bracey plays a shot – via Getty Images
Middle-order players like Taylor and Charlesworth provide stability, especially in rebuilding phases.
Top Wicket Takers at County Ground, Bristol (2022–2025)
Bowler
Wickets Taken
David Payne
26
Tom Smith
14
Matt Taylor
10
Lungi Ngidi
7
Josh Shaw
7
David Payne dominates with 26 wickets—an automatic pick for fantasy squads at this venue.
David Payne in his delivery stride – via Getty Images
Tom Smith, the top spinner, shows spin has a role—especially through the middle overs.
Betting Tips & Tactical Insights
Pick early strike bowlers like David Payne, especially those who bowl in the powerplay and death.
Top-order batters like Hammond and Bracey are your best bets for consistent runs.
The balanced nature of spin and pace returns means you can diversify your bowling selections.
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