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ENG vs AUS: The 2nd T20I England vs Australia match will be hosted by the Sophia Gardens Cricket Stadium in Cardiff, Wales tonight. Team Australia is on a tour of England for 3 T20I series and won the first T20I match at the Rose Bowl, Southampton on September 11.
Team Australia beat the host England and won the game by 28 runs, leading in the 3 T20I series. In the 2nd where Australia maintains its lead, England will try their best to come out from the last match upset at the Sophia Gardens Cardiff.
Before the next game, here is everything you need to know about Sophia Gardens Cardiff tonight’s venue for the England vs Australia 2nd T20I
Sophia Gardens Cardiff Overall Details
Sophia Gardens Cardiff is a cricket ground located in Sophia Gardens on the River Taff in Cardiff, Wales. It is also known as the SWALEC Stadium with 5500 seating capacity. However, after the redevelopment of the Cardiff Cricket Ground, it is extended up to 15,000. The stadium has a grass pitch and two ends River Taff End and Cathedral Road End. The longest boundary of the ground is 84 meters and the short one is 60 meters long.
The table shows an overview of Sophia Gardens Cardiff-
| Sophia Gardens Cardiff, Stats and Records | |||
| Location | Cardiff, England | ||
| Also Known as | The SWALEC Stadium | ||
| Ends Name | River Taff End, Cathedral Road End | ||
| Capacity | 5500 (15,000 after redevelopment) | ||
| Shortest Boundary Distance | 60 Meters | ||
| Longest Boundary Distance | 84 meters | ||
| Flood Lights | Yes (2005) | ||
| Pitch | Grass | ||
Sophia Gardens Cardiff Pitch Report Ahead of ENG vs AUS
The balanced pitch of Sophia Gardens Cardiff helps both batters and bowlers in the shortest cricket format. The pacers get help in the initial overs when the pitch is fresh. Batters need to be watchful during the middle overs as the surface favors the bowlers. However, the pitch’s good bounce and pace also help batsmen to hit the ball which directly falls onto the bat. Spinners don’t get any favors in the last overs. As a result, the chasing team has a higher chance of winning the game.
Sophia Gardens Cardiff T20 Records
So far, Sophia Gardens Cardiff has witnessed the 10 T20I games. Out of 10, the team with bowling won 7 games while the Team batting only came out victorious in the 3 games. The average score of this county ground is 145 to 156 for the first inning. Speaking of most runs, England’s star batter Eoin Morgan has scored 215 most runs in the Sophia Gardens Cardiff in the T20I. For most wickets, Chris Jordan bagged 7 wickets at the same venue in the T20 International cricket.
The table below shows all of Sophia Gardens Cardiff’s records and stats including average score, first match, last match, most runs, most wickets-
| Sophia Gardens, Cardiff T20 Records | |||
| Total T20I Matches | 10 | ||
| First Match | 05/09/2010 | ||
| Last Match | 28/05/2024 | ||
| Batting 1st Won | 3 | ||
| Batting 2nd Won | 7 | ||
| Highest Team Total | 207/3 (20 Ovs) By RSA vs ENG | ||
| Lowest Team Total | 89/10 (18.4 Ovs) By PAK vs ENG | ||
| Average Score | 144 | ||
| Most Runs | Eoin Morgan – 215 runs | ||
| Most Wickets | Chris Jordan – 7 wickets | ||
Sophia Gardens Cardiff Pitch Weather Report Ahead of ENG vs AUS
According to the AccuWeather report, the weather will be suitable for England vs Australia’s 2nd T20 game. The sky will be partly cloudy at 9° Celsius in the evening, winds will be blowing at 9 km/h with 7% rain precipitation and 87% humidity. However, it is unlikely to have any rain during the game.
