In this article, we will talk about the Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium pitch report according to all Cricket formats Test, ODI, T20. You will also get to know about pitch and ground conditions in detail, matches records of all Cricket formats also matches records, Innings average scores of Test, ODI, T20 matches, toss factor, and winning records.
Since its inception in 2001, The Rose Bowl Stadium situated in the city of Southampton, England has witnessed several interesting Test and ODI matches in which the conditions have been favorable to the hosting nation. It is to be noted that England has not lost a single Test match in the 4 matches held on the ground.
Also known as The Ageas Bowl, the stadium is capable of accommodating over 20000 spectators. The stadium is home to the Hampshire country cricket board. Shaped like an amphitheater bowl, the stadium is a fine piece of engineering marvel and a treat to the crowd.
The Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium pitch mostly helps bowlers and this is the pitch where batsmen struggle, especially opening batsmen. Fast bowlers get here tremendous swing which makes very difficult for top-order batsmen as the new ball moves a lot. This pitch also offers extra bounce for fast bowlers. The pitch also provides great help for spin bowlers, spin bowlers get good turn and bounce. It is the fastest track in England and is historically good for batting but now bowlers mostly dominate in the match.
The Rose Bowl Cricket Ground Test Pitch Report
Test Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:
The test pitch of The Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium is for bowlers and fast bowlers, as well as spin bowlers, enjoy bowling on this pitch and bowlers get mostly help from the pitch. It’s a little easier batting on this pitch in the first days of the test but once the match moves to the last days of the test match, the pitch starts to provide more help to fast bowlers and they get more swing and bounce from the pitch. Spin bowlers get good turn and bounce as well and spin attack is very dangerous on the 4th and 5th days of the test match. The pitch is a paradise for batsmen in the first innings and so the team that wins the toss at The Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium usually decides to bat first to put up a winning score in the scorecard.
If the weather is cloudy then bowlers will get more help from the conditions of the pitch and ground.
Here are the last 5 test matches average scores of all 4 Innings at the Rose Bowl Southampton Ground:
- Test Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 300 runs
- Test Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 324 runs
- Test Matches 3rd Innings Average Score – 280 runs
- Test Matches 4th Innings Average Score – 187 runs
From the average scores in the all 4 Innings of the last 5 Test matches at The Rose Bowl Southampton Cricket ground, we can conclude that the first and second Innings have a higher average score comparatively and with each subsequent Innings, the average score deteriorates. It is evident that it is easy for batsmen to score runs in the first two Innings as there is lesser swing. The dry pitch and flat wicket help the spin bowlers attain success while bowling on these decks.
Test Matches Winning Record at The Rose Bowl Stadium:
In the four-Test matches held here, the team batting first has won two matches, one match was won by the team batting second and one match was drawn.
The Rose Bowl Cricket Ground ODI Pitch Report
ODI Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:
Though it is a batting pitch, the teams winning the toss in ODI at The Rose Bowl ground usually prefer bowling first due to the dew effect. The ground has two pitches – the primary one which is dry and aids batsmen and spin bowlers and the second one which has slight patches of grass thus aiding seam bowlers. Hence, the pitch in which the match is to be played plays a major role in deciding whether to bat or bowl first. Of the 31 total matches played here, 14 teams have won batting first and 15 teams have won batting second. 2 matches had no results. Also, 20 teams have managed to score more than 250 runs indicating that it is a good batting pitch.
Here are last 5 ODI matches average scores of both Innings at the Rose Bowl Southampton Ground:
- ODI Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 239 runs
- ODI Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 226 runs
In the case of One Day International matches, the pitch condition is similar to the scenario of Test matches. In the last five ODI matches played here, the teams batting first and teams batting second have scored nearly the same runs.
ODI Matches Winning Record at The Rose Bowl Stadium:
In the last five matches played here, 3 teams have won by batting second. The ball comes well on the bat and unless the batsman times the shot wrong or is in poor form, and due to the dew effect, it is easy to score in the second Innings.
The Rose Bowl Cricket Ground T20 Pitch Report
T20 Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:
As the ground has a batting pitch, the teams that win the toss in T20 matches here usually prefer batting first. Of the 5 T20 matches held here, the team that won the toss chose batting first in 4 cases and won in 3 cases. But in the last two matches held here, the teams bowling first have successfully confined the batting team’s score and chased it. This is mostly due to the dew factor. As the T20 matches are day-night matches or completely night matches, the dew falling on the pitch makes it difficult for the bowlers to control the ball in the second Innings. Moreover, as only 5 T20 matches have been held here, it is hard to come to a conclusion.
Here are last 5 T20 matches average scores of both Innings at the Rose Bowl Southampton Ground:
- T20 Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 174 runs
- T20 Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 147 runs
From the average scores of the last 5 T20I matches, it is evident that the average score in the first Innings is higher than the second Innings. In recent times, teams batting in the second Innings have managed to chase the score. Of the 5 T20I matches played here, 3 matches were won by teams batting first.
T20 Matches Winning Record at The Rose Bowl Stadium:
In the last five T20I matches played on the grounds here, the team batting first has won 3 matches and the team bowling first has won 2 matches.
The Rose Bowl Stadium Ground and Pitch Conditions
The pitch is dry and devoid of grass which is ideal for batsmen and spin bowlers. As the wicket is flatter recently, the conditions are excellent for batting and average scores of 300+ are common in Test matches. The task in hand for swing bowlers is pretty hard. It is tough to get bounce due to the absence of grass.
The spin bowlers can be a great asset to the team in Test matches. In Test and ODI matches, the hot day and the dry flat pitch favors batting and the teams winning toss prefer to bat first. Spin bowlers can help cut down the chase in the third and fourth Innings because the flat pitch and the footprints cause a good spin.
The Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium Boundary Length:
The stadium has two ends namely the Hotel End and Pavilion End. The distance from the center of the pitch to the boundary is about 76 meters both onside and offside, 82 meters on the Pavilion end side, and 82 meters on the Hotel end side.
The Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium Matches Records
Here, we will be sharing the results and scorecards of the last 5 matches played in each format in The Rose Bowl Stadium. This in addition to the detailed pitch report and ground conditions explained before will help you develop an understanding of the pitch behavior in all four Innings of Test matches and both Innings in case of ODI and T20 matches.
This will aid in predicting the scores which can help you play and form your team in Dream11 and other similar Fantasy Cricket platforms.
Test Matches Records
A total of only 4 Test matches have been played in the stadium between 2011 and 2020.
Last 5 Test Matches Records:
Test Match 1: England vs West Indies on 8 July 2020
Result: West Indies won by 4 wickets.
Innings:
- England First Innings – 204 runs All out (67.3 overs)
- West Indies First Innings – 318 runs All out (102 overs)
- England Second Innings – 313 runs All out (111.2 overs)
- West Indies Second Innings – 200/6 (64.2 overs)
Test Match 2: England vs India on 30 August 2018
Result: England won by 60 runs.
Innings:
- England First Innings – 246 runs All out (76.4 overs)
- India First Innings – 273 runs All out (84.5 overs)
- England Second Innings – 271 runs All out (96.1 overs)
- India Second Innings – 184 runs All out (69.4 overs)
Test Match 3: England vs India on 27 July 2014
Result: England won by 266 runs.
Innings:
- England First Innings – 569/7d (163.4 overs)
- India First Innings – 330 runs All out (106.1 overs)
- England Second Innings – 205/4d (40.4 overs)
- India Second Innings -178 runs All out (66.4 overs)
Test Match 4: England vs Sri Lanka on 16 June 2011
Result: Match draw (Rain).
Innings:
- Sri Lanka First Innings – 184 runs All out (64.2 overs)
- England First Innings – 377/8d (92.4 overs)
- Sri Lanka Second Innings – 334/5 (104 overs)
ODI Matches Records
A total of 31 One Day International matches have been played on this ground from 2003 to 2020. India has played 5 matches here, out of which India had 3 victories and 2 defeats. The last ODI match of India played in the ground was Afghanistan vs India on 22 June 2019, in which India won by 11 runs.
Last 5 ODI Matches Records:
ODI Match 1: England vs Ireland on 4 August 2020
Result: Ireland won by 7 wickets.
Innings:
- 1st Innings – ENG 328 All out (49.5 overs)
- 2nd Innings – IRE 329/3 (49.5 overs)
ODI Match 2: England vs Ireland on 1 August 2020
Result: England won by 4 wickets.
Innings:
- 1st Innings – IRE 212/9 (50 overs)
- 2nd Innings – ENG 216/6 (32.3 overs)
ODI Match 3: England vs Ireland on 30 July 2020
Result: England won by 6 wickets.
Innings:
- 1st Innings – IRE 172 All out (44.4 overs)
- 2nd Innings – ENG 174/4 (27.5 overs)
ODI Match 4: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh on 24 June 2019
Result: Bangladesh won by 62 runs.
Innings:
- 1st Innings – BAN 262/7 (50 overs)
- 2nd Innings – AFG 200 All out (47 overs)
ODI Match 5: Afghanistan vs India on 22 June 2019
Result: India won by 11 runs
Innings:
- 1st Innings – IND 224/8 (50 overs)
- 2nd Innings – AFG 213 All out (49.5 overs)
T20 Matches Records
A total of 5 International T20 matches have been played on this ground from 2005 to 2017. India has not played a single T20I match here. The last match played in the ground was between England and South Africa on 21 June 2017, in which England won by 9 wickets.
Last 5 T20 Matches Records:
T20 Match 1: England vs South Africa 21 June 2017
Result: England won by 9 wickets.
Innings:
- 1st Innings – SA 142/3 (20 overs)
- 2nd Innings – ENG 143/1 (14.3 overs)
T20 Match 2: England vs Sri Lanka on 5 July 2016
Result: England won by 8 wickets.
Innings:
- 1st Innings – SL 140 All out (20 overs)
- 2nd Innings – ENG 144/2 (17.3 overs)
T20 Match 3: England vs Australia on 29 August 2013
Result: Australia won by 39 runs.
Innings:
- 1st Innings – AUS 248/6 (20 overs)
- 2nd Innings – ENG 209/6 (20 overs)
T20 Match 4: England vs Sri Lanka on 15 June 2006
Result: Sri Lanka won by 2 runs.
Innings:
- 1st Innings – SL 163 All out (20 overs)
- 2nd Innings – ENG 161/5 (20 overs)
T20 Match 5: England vs Australia on 13 June 2005
Result: England won by 100 runs.
Innings:
- 1st Innings – ENG 179/8 (20 overs)
- 2nd Innings – AUS 79 All out (14.3 overs)
Rose Bowl Pitch Report for IND vs NZ WTC Final Match
India vs New Zealand WTC Final match will be played here at Rose Bowl Stadium, Southampton on 18th June 2021 and here you will get the pitch report and test matches records for helping you create your fantasy team on platforms like Dream11.
Today’s IND vs NZ WTC Final Match Pitch Report:
The test pitch of The Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium is for bowlers and fast bowlers, as well as spin bowlers, enjoy bowling on this pitch and bowlers get mostly help from the pitch. It’s a little easier batting on this pitch in the first days of the test but once the match moves to the last days of the test match, the pitch starts to provide more help to fast bowlers and they get more swing and bounce from the pitch. Spin bowlers get good turn and bounce as well and spin attack is very dangerous on the 4th and 5th days of the test match. The pitch is a paradise for batsmen in the first innings and so the team that wins the toss at The Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium usually decides to bat first to put up a winning score in the scorecard.
Last 4 Test Matches Avg 1st Inn. Score : 400
Last 4 Test Matches Avg 2nd Inn. Score : 298
Last 4 Test Matches Avg 3rd Inn. Score : 244
Last 4 Test Matches Avg 4th Inn. Score : 187
India vs New Zealand Head to Head in Last 5 Tests from 2016 : India 3 – 2 New Zealand