County Ground Bristol Ground Stats For Australia Vs England 5th ODI

ENG vs AUS series is tied at 2-2 [Source - @HomeOfCricket/x.com]ENG vs AUS series is tied at 2-2 [Source - @HomeOfCricket/x.com]

The stage is set, and the County Ground in Bristol will bear witness to the final showdown between arch-rivals England and Australia in the fifth and final ODI on Sunday, September 29. After a gripping series that has kept fans on the edge of their seats, the two cricketing giants are locked at 2-2, with all eyes now fixed on the summit clash. As both teams look to end the series on a high note, the ground stats at Bristol could hold some key insights.

What happened in AUS vs ENG 4th ODI?

England has bounced back from a shaky start with back-to-back wins in the third and fourth ODIs, levelling the series at 2-2. Their victory in the fourth ODI was as clear as daylight, with captain Harry Brook finding his groove and playing a crucial role in the last two matches.

Supported by crucial knocks from Ben Duckett and Liam Livingstone, England's batting lineup finally came alive, posting a mammoth 312/5 in a rain-shortened 39-over contest. The Aussie batters, however, were caught between a rock and a hard place, skittled out for a mere 126 in just 24.4 overs.

England's bowling attack, led by Matthew Potts with his four-wicket haul, was on fire. Brydon Carse chipped in with three wickets, while Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid ensured that Australia had no way out of the woods. Now, the question is whether England can ride this wave of momentum and go for the jugular in Bristol.

ENG Vs AUS: Ground Stats For 5th ODI

Total ODI Matches
20
Matches Won Batting First7
Matches Won Batting Second10
Highest Team Total369/9 (England)
Lowest Team Total92 (Zimbabwe)
Average Score Batting First219
Highest Run Chase Achieved359/4 (England)


The County Ground in Bristol has seen its fair share of drama since it hosted its first ODI on June 13, 1983. A ground where fortunes can change with the blink of an eye, Bristol has seen 20 ODIs played, and teams chasing have often found the upper hand. Out of 20 matches, teams batting second have won 10 times, while those batting first have only won 7.

In fact, the most successful chase at this ground came from England when they chased down a mammoth 359 against Pakistan in May 2019.

As it stands, the odds slightly favour teams that chase. However, with the series on the line, both teams will be fully aware that this could be one of those matches where toss or ground stats take a back seat, and the real battle will be fought between bat and ball.

Bristol has offered mixed fortunes for sides batting first, with an average first-innings score of 219. However, teams need to keep their foot on the pedal, as an average run rate of 5.30 per over suggests that the pitch can assist batters, especially under the right conditions.

This ground has produced some thrilling moments, including England's highest team innings of 369/9 against the West Indies in September 2017. On the other hand, it has also witnessed batting collapses, with Zimbabwe's lowest team score being a paltry 92 against England in 2003.

Can Potts and Co Deliver Again?

England’s bowlers have been in red-hot form, and all eyes will be on Matthew Potts to continue his wicket-taking spree. With Australia’s batting lineup, led by Mitchell Marsh, struggling to get off the ground in the last two ODIs, the pressure is mounting. However, if Potts and Carse can bowl with the same venom as they did at Lord’s, Australia might find themselves in hot water once again.

Australia, on the other hand, will be desperate to prove that their last two defeats were mere blips on the radar. They’ll be itching to get back to winning ways and prove their mettle at a ground where teams batting second often hold the upper hand.