The Walker Ground, Southgate is a cricket ground in Southgate, London. The ground was first used by the Middlesex 1st XI as long ago as 1859, but had to wait until 1991 for its next county match, and until 1998 to become a regular Middlesex venue. In most recent years, the ground has hosted four or five matches in the various competitions (as a consequence of MCC restrictions on the number of games Middlesex can play at Lord's), including the unforgettable Pro40 play-off win against Northamptonshire in 2007. However, in 2008 the ground will host just a solitary Friends Provident Trophy match against Sussex. The ground is also used by Southgate Cricket Club.
The ground has hosted 19 first-class matches and 28 List A matches. It is named after John Walker, the Middlesex player who founded the ground.
Game Information:
Game Type | No. of Games |
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County Championship Matches | 18 |
limited-over county matches | 20 |
Twenty20 matches | 4 |
Game Statistics: first-class:
Category | Information |
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Highest Team Score | Middlesex (695/5dec against Leicestershire) in 2003 |
Lowest Team Score | Kent (47 against Middlesex) in 1859 |
Best Batting Performance | Mike Gatting (241 Runs for Middlesex against Essex) in 1998 |
Best Bowling Performance | George Wigzell (7/21 for Kent against Middlesex) in 1859 |
Game Statistics: one-day matches:
Category | Information |
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Highest Team Score | Middlesex (337/5 in 45 overs against Somerset) in 2003 |
Lowest Team Score | Somerset (58 in 28.3 overs against Middlesex) in 2000 |
Best Batting Performance | Owais Shah (125 Runs for Middlesex against Yorkshire) in 2004 |
Best Bowling Performance | Ashley Cowan (5/14 for Essex against Middlesex) in 2001 |
Game Statistics: Twenty20:
Category | Information |
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Highest Team Score | Middlesex (185/6 in 20 overs against Essex) in 2005 |
Lowest Team Score | Hampshire (111 in 19.3 overs against Middlesex) in 2006 |
Best Batting Performance | Owais Shah (79 Runs for Middlesex against Essex) in 2005 |
Best Bowling Performance | Johann Louw (4/18 for Middlesex against Hampshire) in 2006 |