Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester Pitch Report, Weather, and Records 2025

Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester Overview

Established in 1857 as the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club, this historic venue blends tradition with modern vibrancy. Renamed in 2013 through a sponsorship with Emirates airline, it boasts a 19,000-capacity, which is expandable to 50,000 for concerts by stars like Green Day and Foo Fighters.

Located in Manchester, England, stands as one of cricket’s most storied venues and a vibrant hub for The Hundred 2025. The stadium’s advanced drainage ensures minimal rain disruptions, vital for Manchester’s unpredictable summer weather.

Beyond cricket, Emirates Old Trafford elevates the experience with BBC Introducing live music, featuring artists like Aimei and Perrie Edwards at the final, plus family-friendly fan villages. With sustainable initiatives like eco-friendly food containers and cycle bays, and accessible facilities like sensory rooms, the stadium caters to all. 

Upcoming matches at Emirates Old Trafford 

In 2025, Emirates Old Trafford is set to host a mix of international and domestic clashes, including the Hundred double-header alongside high-profile T20Is and a Test match. From August 6-24, expect electric crowds for The Hundred, followed by England’s battles against India and South Africa. But before the Hundred, venue will be the bystander of the India Women's tour of England and the Vitality Blast. 

The Hundred, starting from August 6, hosts a match between Manchester Originals and Southern Brave, followed by London Spirit (August 11), Northern Superchargers (August 17), and Birmingham Phoenix (August 24). The venue’s pitch, known for its batsman-friendly bounce but with early seam movement, promises high-scoring thrillers balanced by tactical bowling, as seen in Manchester Originals’ 2024 clashes.

Here is the complete list of upcoming matches at Emirates Old Trafford in 2025:

Emirates Old Trafford Stadium Pitch Report

Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester’s historic cricket ground, boasts a pitch renowned for its balance and rich cricketing legacy. Since its establishment in 1857 as the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club, the venue’s surface has evolved into a versatile stage for Test matches, ODIs, T20Is, and The Hundred. The pitch, crafted from loamy soil influenced by Manchester’s damp climate, offers true bounce and pace, making it a favorite for high-scoring encounters.
Historically, it favoured batsmen early, with an average first-innings score of 160 in T20s and 250.14 runs per match in The Hundred’s 14 games. The pitch’s firmness supports strokeplay, but its slight grass cover and Manchester’s humid conditions provide early seam movement for pacers. Spinners find grip later, especially in day games, as the surface dries. Advanced drainage and a hover cover ensure minimal rain disruptions, despite Manchester’s wet reputation.

Emirates Old Trafford Pitch Report: Batting or Bowling?

In 2025, the Emirates Old Trafford pitch shows a batting friendliness in the T20I matches but gives bowlers enough support to keep the contest interesting. In the Hundred, the situation is quite similar as the pitch is slowly turning into an electric venue for the limited-overs cricket. Across 26 T20Is, teams batting first have won 14 times, with an average first-innings score of 151 and a run rate of 7.93. Batsmen excel with aggressive shots, especially in the powerplay, though early swing under Manchester’s cloudy skies challenges openers.   

Chasing teams have won 10 times, aided by evening dew that eases batting. Bowlers, however, find rewards—pacers exploit seam movement early, and spinners take over the game later. Overall, for T20I matches, Old Trafford provides a balanced pitch where batters can rule once they are stable, and bowlers with swing or spin can tilt tight games.  

Toss and Match Outcome Results (Batting first/chasing)

Here’s a look at the outcome of T20 International matches at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, based on the decision taken at the toss:

The Hundred, Emirates Old Trafford Weather Forecast

Based on historical trends and regional climate data, expect daytime temperatures of 18-22°C (64-72°F), with evenings cooling to 12-15°C. Partly cloudy skies with sunny spells are common, ideal for cricket, though Manchester’s reputation for rain means brief showers are possible, with a 20-30% chance of precipitation. Humidity, often moderate at 60-80%, may aid swing bowling, especially in early or evening games. Winds are generally light, around 5-10 km/h, from the northwest, minimizing disruptions. The venue’s advanced drainage and hover cover ensure quick recovery from any rain, reducing the risk of match delays. Day games will likely see drier, warmer conditions, while evening matches may encounter slight dew, favoring chasing teams.

Iconic T20I Matches Played at Emirates Old Trafford

Emirates Old Trafford has hosted many iconic matches from Tests to T20Is and other shorter format leagues and tournaments like The Hundred. There is a list below of some memorable T20I matches organized by Emirates Old Trafford in recent years. 

COVID happened: England vs. Pakistan (2020)

On August 30, 2020, England chased Pakistan’s 195/4 at Emirates Old Trafford, winning by 5 wickets. Babar Azam’s 56 led Pakistan, but Eoin Morgan’s 66 and Dawid Malan’s 54* sealed England’s 199/5 in 19.1 overs. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the match was played in a biosecure bubble.  

Country’s First T20I: England vs. Australia (2005)

On June 13, 2005, England crushed Australia by 100 runs in the first-ever T20I at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. England posted 179/8, powered by Kevin Pietersen’s 34, while Australia crumbled to 79, with Jon Lewis taking 4/24, making it one of the lowest totals scored at this ground. This historic match marked England’s dominance in the Ashes summer. This was the first T20I ever played in England, setting the stage for the format’s rise, with a temporary 15,000-capacity crowd roaring for England’s historical triumph over Australia.

The Revenge: Australia vs. England (2013)

On August 29, 2013, Australia’s Aaron Finch smashed a record-breaking 156 off 63 balls, with 14 sixes, leading Australia to 248/6 in a T20I at Emirates Old Trafford. England managed 209/6, losing by 39 runs despite Joe Root’s 90*. Finch’s blitz set a then-world record for the highest T20I individual score. With his impressive knock of an unbeaten 156, Finch became one of the top run scorers at Old Trafford.

Emirates Old Trafford T20I matches Stats & Records

Here's a look at all the key and important T20 International match records at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, over the years. 

Team Records at Emirates Old Trafford 

Highest and Lowest Totals at Emirates Old Trafford 

The home side team England has recorded the highest totals at Emirates Old Trafford. In 2020, England’s triumph over Pakistan in which they amassed 199 for 5 wickets in 19.1 overs. In 2005, New Zealand scored the lowest T20 total of 103 for all out against England at Emirates Old Trafford in 2023 and lost the match. 

Most Successful Teams at Emirates Old Trafford 

England is the most successful team in T20I at the Emirates Old Trafford in T20I, having played 13 matches and winning 6 of them with a winning percentage of 50%. Pakistan and India are the second and third  most successful teams at this ground with winning percentage of 40% and 50% consecutively.

Most runs by a player at Emirates Old Trafford  

England’s batter Eoin Morgan scored the most runs of 185 at Emirates Old Trafford in the T20 International. He is also the one of the highest individual run scorers at Emirates Old Trafford, accumulating 185 runs in just 9 matches with a high score of 66 and an average of 23.12.

Most Centuries by a player at Emirates Old Trafford 

Indian wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul has scored the most centuries in T20Is at Emirates Old Trafford, in Manchester. He bagged one century of 101 runs in 2018. He scored 101 runs from 54 balls from 1 innings at Emirates Old Trafford in T20I cricket.  

Most wickets by a player at Emirates Old Trafford  

Adil Rashid is the bowler who has taken the most T20I wickets at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester with 11 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 19.27 including his 4/35 best bowling figure. 

Emirates Old Trafford Test matches Stats & Records

Here's a look at all the key and important T20 International match records at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, over the years. 

Team Records at Emirates Old Trafford  in Test 

Highest and Lowest Totals in Test at Emirates Old Trafford 

Australia has the record for the highest totals in the Test at the Emirates Old Trafford, scoring 656 runs in 255.5 overs against England in 1964. Speaking of the lowest Test totals at this venue, is named to Team India, scoring mere 58 runs only from 21.4 overs against England in 1952.   

Most Successful Teams at Emirates Old Trafford in Test cricket  

England is the most successful team in Test cricket at Emirates Old Trafford, having played 84 matches and won 33 of them with a winning percentage of 39.28%. Australia and the West Indies are the next on the line for being the most winning teams positioned at the second and third numbers consecutively. Australia won 9 out of 32 Test matches with a winning percentage of 28.12%. The West Indies won 5 Test matches out of 17 with a winning chance of 29.41. 

Most runs by a player at Emirates Old Trafford in Test Cricket  

English batsman Joe Root scored the most runs of 978 at Emirates Old Trafford in the T20 International. He is also the third-highest individual run scorer with 254 runs at Emirates Old Trafford, bagging 978 runs in 19 innings with an average of 65.2, including a century and 7 fifties. 

Most Test Centuries by a player at Emirates Old Trafford 

West Indies batter Gordon Greenidge has hit the most 3 centuries in Tests at Emirates Old Trafford, in Manchester. He smashed 3 centuries with a highest score of 223 runs at his venue. He shared the record with two cricketers named Denis Compton, Alastair Cook, who also smashed three 100s on this ground in test cricket. 

Most wickets by a player at Emirates Old Trafford  

English bowler Alec Bedser has achieved the feat of taking the most 51 wickets in Test cricket at Old Trafford. He has played 7 matches and 14 innings while scalping 51 wickets with an average of 13.45, including his 7/52 best bowling figure.

Stands Named After Farokh Engineer and Clive Lloyd

Prior to the fourth test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, a couple of stands at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground were named after cricketing legends. One of the stands was named after former Indian wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer. Two-time World Cup-winning captain with the West Indies, Clive Lloyd, too, received the same honour, with one stand being named after him.