England vs Australia 2024 ODI series: Headingley, Leeds pitch history and ODI records
The second ODI of the England vs Australia series will happen today (Saturday, September 21) at Headingley in Leeds. The Aussies won the first ODI at Trent Bridge, thanks to a magnificent ton from Travis Head.
Australia will aim to continue in the same vain and gain a 2-0 lead in the five-match series against England. On the other side, Harry Brook's men will be keen to bounce back with a stellar performance in Leeds.
The last time Leeds hosted a full ODI game was back in the 2019 World Cup. Before it hosts the second match of this series, here's a quick look at the ODI records of the venue.
Headingley, Leeds ODI records
Leeds have hosted 50 matches so far, with teams batting second winning on 26 occasions. Considering how easily Australia chased down a 318-run target in Nottingham, the Aussies will aim to bat second again.
Here are some other important stats to know from previous ODIs hosted by Leeds:
Matches played: 50
Won by teams batting first: 17
Won by teams batting second: 26
Tied: 0
No result: 7
Highest team total: 351/9 - England vs Pakistan, 2019
Lowest team total: 93 - England vs Australia, 1975
Highest successful run-chase: 324/2 - Sri Lanka vs England, 2006
Highest individual score: 152 - Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) vs England, 2006
Best bowling figures: 7/36 - Waqar Younis (PAK) vs England, 2001
Average first innings score: 208
Headingley, Leeds pitch report
The pitch report for the second ODI between England and Australia will be broadcast live before the toss. Although the average first innings score on this ground is 208, teams have managed to score big here.
Back in 2006, Sri Lanka chased down a 322-run target inside 40 overs against England, while in 2019, England posted 351 on the board against Pakistan. It should be a high-scoring clash between England and Australia today.
Headingley, Leeds last ODI match
Not a single ODI at this venue has been completed in the last four years. A match between England and South Africa ended with no result in 2022. Meanwhile, in 2023, the Ireland vs England was washed out without a ball being bowled.
Talking about the last completed ODI at Headingley, India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in a group-stage match of the 2019 World Cup. Centuries from KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma helped India record an easy win. Here's a summary of the game:
Brief scores: India 265/3 (KL Rahul 111, Kasun Rajitha 1/47) beat Sri Lanka 264/7 (Angelo Mathews 113, Jasprit Bumah 3/37) by 7 wickets.