England v Sri Lanka: Old Trafford Test stats to help keep you ahead of the game

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The Cricketer | 20/08/2024 at 07:57

Emirates Old Trafford has hosted 19 Tests since 2000. Here's a breakdown of how they've gone, along with some statistics to get you thinking and key 21st century records to have been set there.

England wins: 13

Visitor wins: 2

Draws: 4

Average 1st innings score: 336

Average opening partnership: 25

Average 1st innings lead: 60

Highest team total: 592 - England v Australia, 2023

Lowest team total: 114 - New Zealand v England, 2008

Highest opening partnership: 146 – Michael Atherton & Marcus Trescothick v Pakistan, 2001

Highest first innings lead: 391 - England v Pakistan, 2016

Highest successful run chase: 294 - England v New Zealand, 2008

England will be heavily fancied here coming off the back of their 3-0 drubbing of West Indies – and with more than half of all 31st century Tests here going the home side's way, the history books would put the odds firmly in their favour too.

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