Home to the Yorkshire Vikings, Headingley has traditionally been a high-scoring ground. Here’s how it has played out in the T20 Blast over the past four seasons.
A venue with a rich history, Yorkshire having won promotion to division 1 last season in the Championship will also be looking to do better in the Vitality Blast this time around!
General view of Headingley – via Getty Images
Bowling Performance – Spin vs Pace
Bowling Type
Bowling Average
Economy Rate
Spin Bowlers
33.74
8.58
Fast Bowlers
28.09
9.66
Fast bowlers have been more successful at taking wickets but at a higher economy.
Spinners have struggled both in average and economy, highlighting a pace-friendly surface.
First Innings Score Trends
Year
Avg 1st Innings Score
2022
185.57
2023
193.71
2024
164.14
Scores regularly cross 180, especially in 2022 and 2023.
2024 showed a slight dip, but still remains a ground where batters are rewarded for playing good cricket.
Wickets Breakdown
Innings
Avg Wickets Fallen
First Innings
6.71
Second Innings
5.71
Overs Phase
Avg Wickets Per Innings
Powerplay Overs
1.48
Middle Overs
2.40
Death Overs
2.51
Death overs yield the most wickets, suggesting late-inning bowling is key.
The Powerplay phase is relatively safer for top-order batters. Meaning, back those top order batters to score more runs than usual!
Top Run Scorers at Headingley (2022–2025)
Player
Runs Scored
Dawid Malan
828
Adam Lyth
717
James Wharton
233
Jordan Thompson
228
David Willey
219
Dawid Malan and Adam Lyth dominate with over 700 runs each—vital players for Yorkshire.
Dawid Malan for Yorkshire – via Getty Images
Malan in particular thrives on flat pitches with short boundaries.
Top Wicket Takers at Headingley (2022–2025)
Player
Wickets Taken
Jordan Thompson
33
Matthew Revis
13
Jafer Chohan
13
Ben Mike
12
Dom Bess
11
Jordan Thompson stands out as a powerplay and death-over threat with 33 wickets.
Jordan Thompson celebrates – via Getty Images
Jafer Chohan, the top spinner, shows that spin can still play a role if used tactically. A player to watch out for this season, the leg spinner earned a maiden call-up for England too!
Tactical & Betting Tips
Target top-order batters like Malan and Lyth in fantasy leagues, especially when Yorkshire bats first.
Place more bets on Death over specialists like Jordan Thompson provide high value due to their wicket-taking impact.
Avoid placing bets on too many spinners—Headingley has been tough on slow bowlers across seasons.
