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🏟️ Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street — Pitch Report & Fantasy Tips

📍 Chester-le-Street6 matches on recordUpdated 25 October 2026

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Average score at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

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Higher scoring

Our stored innings averages for Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street predate the 4 full scorecards we now hold here, so those two tiles are blank. Everything in the pitch stats below is computed from those scorecards directly.

📊 Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street pitch stats

Computed from the 4 full scorecards we hold for this ground — fewer than the 6 fixtures above, because not every match we cover returns a scorecard. Figures are split by format and each carries its own sample size; a dash means we do not hold enough of that one to publish a figure.

Metric	ODI2 scorecards	Test2 scorecards
Wickets per inningsCompleted innings only — a successful chase stops early and drags this down	73 completed	107 completed
Highest totalHighest innings total we hold for this ground	352/5Durham	360/10Durham
Lowest completed totalLowest innings that was actually played out	280/10	118/10Gloucestershire
Runs in boundariesShare of runs off the bat scored in fours and sixes — extras excluded	55.7%123×4, 33×6	58.4%237×4, 16×6
Bowled or lbwShare of dismissals where the ball beat the bat. Cards do not record bowler type, so this is not a pace-versus-spin split	21.4%28 dismissals	30%70 dismissals
CaughtShare of dismissals taken as catches	71.4%28 dismissals	70%70 dismissals

Highest individual score

184 (250b)

Ben McKinney

Test · September 2026

Best bowling figures

5-16 (5 ov)

Kasey Aldridge

Test · August 2026

🏏 Top Batsmen Here

234 runsavg 39

218 runsavg 54.5

215 runsavg 35.8

152 runsavg 25.3

138 runsavg 69

🎳 Top Bowlers Here

13 wkts

13 wkts

10 wkts

7 wkts

6 wkts

📋 AI Pitch Analysis

The Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street has seen 6 matches across Test and ODI formats. For limited-overs cricket, based on a small sample of two innings, we lack specific average scores, which means fantasy players should not rely on typical score predictions based on this data. The toss winner has elected to bat first 50% of the time, and the side batting first has gone on to win 50% of decided matches. This indicates a relatively even advantage for both batting first and bowling first, with no strong bias suggested by the historical toss decisions or match outcomes.

Looking at individual performances, batsmen like Alex Lees, Ben McKinney, and Will Rhodes have shown good form at this venue, accumulating significant runs with decent averages. Ben McKinney, with an average of 54.5 from his 218 runs, stands out as a potentially reliable fantasy pick. Similarly, Harry Duke's impressive average of 69.0 from 138 runs suggests he can be a valuable asset for fantasy teams when he plays here.

From a bowling perspective, Kasey Aldridge and Brydon Carse lead the wicket-takers with 13 wickets each, although their economies are not available. Will Rhodes has also contributed significantly with 10 wickets. These bowlers could be good differential picks for your Dream11 team. Given the limited data on pitch characteristics like bounce or turn, and no specific information on dew, it's prudent to observe early match conditions if possible. Fantasy players should focus on in-form players and those with a strong historical record at this particular venue.

Written by our model from the scorecard figures above, last rebuilt 25 October 2026.

Recent Matches at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

test15 Sept 2026

DurhamvsWorcestershire

test8 Sept 2026

DurhamvsMiddlesex

📊 AI got2/11 correct(18.2%)

test27 Aug 2026

DurhamvsGloucestershire

📊 AI got5/11 correct(45.5%)

odi9 Aug 2026

DurhamvsEssex

Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street Pitch Report — FAQs

How do batters get out at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street?

Across the 28 dismissals in the ODI scorecards we hold at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, 71.4% were caught and 21.4% were bowled or lbw — 5 bowled, 1 lbw, 2 run out, 0 stumped. The cards do not record bowler type, so this is a measure of how often the ball beat the bat, not a pace-versus-spin split.

What are the best individual performances at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street?

The highest individual score in our records at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street is 184 off 250 balls by Ben McKinney in September 2026. The best bowling figures are 5-16 by Kasey Aldridge in August 2026. Both are taken from the 4 full scorecards we hold for this ground, not from a wider record book.

What formats are played at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street?

The fixtures we hold for Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street are 3 Test · 3 ODI. Because the scoring averages above pool formats, read them alongside this mix.

Who are the top run-scorers at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street?

Leading run-scorers in the matches we have on record at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street: Alex Lees (234 runs, avg 39), Ben McKinney (218 runs, avg 54.5), Will Rhodes (215 runs, avg 35.8).

Which bowlers have taken most wickets at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street?

The leading wicket-takers in our records at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street: Kasey Aldridge (13 wickets), Brydon Carse (13 wickets), Will Rhodes (10 wickets).

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