IND vs ENG Test Series: India’s Record at Edgbaston, Top Run-Scorers and Wicket-Takers
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Following their five-wicket loss in the opening match of the five-Test series against Ben Stokes' England, India are staring at a monumental challenge as they head into the second Test at Edgbaston starting Wednesday, July 2. With their backs against the wall and history not on their side, the visitors have a tough road ahead.
India's record at Edgbaston, Birmingham, leaves much to be desired. They have featured in eight Tests at the venue but have never emerged victorious. Out of these, India have suffered defeat in seven matches, while one ended in a draw. Their most recent outing here was in 2022, where they went down to England by seven wickets in the rescheduled fifth Test of the series.
To complicate matters further, India's task is made harder by the possibility of Jasprit Bumrah sitting out the Test due to workload management. That could tip the balance further in England's favour.
Edgbaston has hosted 56 Test matches in total. Teams batting first have won 29 of those, while 12 games have gone the way of the side bowling first. Fifteen matches have ended in draws. These figures suggest a slight edge for teams setting a target on the board first.
When it comes to standout performances at Edgbaston, England’s highest Test score at the ground remains an imposing 710/7 declared, which came against MS Dhoni's India side back in 2011. On the flip side, the lowest score at the venue is 72, a total registered by Pakistan in 2010 against the hosts. The highest successful run chase at this ground is also credited to England, who chased down 378 against India in 2022.
Among individual achievements, Joe Root tops the run charts at Edgbaston. In just nine matches, he has amassed 920 runs at an average of 70.76, with his highest being an unbeaten 142. On the Indian side, Virat Kohli leads the tally with 231 runs in two games, averaging 57.75. Notably, he struck a century in the 2018 Test against England.
Turning to bowlers, the most prolific wicket-taker at Edgbaston in Test cricket is none other than James Anderson. The veteran seamer has claimed 52 wickets in 14 matches. For India, Chetan Sharma holds the record for most wickets at the venue, having taken all 10 of his Edgbaston scalps during the 1986 Test against England.
As India prepare for the Edgbaston clash, they will need more than just solid performances—they will need to rewrite a painful chapter in their cricket history. A win here could not only level the series but also end a long-standing hoodoo at one of England’s fortress grounds.
India's record at Edgbaston, Birmingham, leaves much to be desired. They have featured in eight Tests at the venue but have never emerged victorious. Out of these, India have suffered defeat in seven matches, while one ended in a draw. Their most recent outing here was in 2022, where they went down to England by seven wickets in the rescheduled fifth Test of the series.
To complicate matters further, India's task is made harder by the possibility of Jasprit Bumrah sitting out the Test due to workload management. That could tip the balance further in England's favour.
Edgbaston has hosted 56 Test matches in total. Teams batting first have won 29 of those, while 12 games have gone the way of the side bowling first. Fifteen matches have ended in draws. These figures suggest a slight edge for teams setting a target on the board first.
When it comes to standout performances at Edgbaston, England’s highest Test score at the ground remains an imposing 710/7 declared, which came against MS Dhoni's India side back in 2011. On the flip side, the lowest score at the venue is 72, a total registered by Pakistan in 2010 against the hosts. The highest successful run chase at this ground is also credited to England, who chased down 378 against India in 2022.
Among individual achievements, Joe Root tops the run charts at Edgbaston. In just nine matches, he has amassed 920 runs at an average of 70.76, with his highest being an unbeaten 142. On the Indian side, Virat Kohli leads the tally with 231 runs in two games, averaging 57.75. Notably, he struck a century in the 2018 Test against England.
Turning to bowlers, the most prolific wicket-taker at Edgbaston in Test cricket is none other than James Anderson. The veteran seamer has claimed 52 wickets in 14 matches. For India, Chetan Sharma holds the record for most wickets at the venue, having taken all 10 of his Edgbaston scalps during the 1986 Test against England.
As India prepare for the Edgbaston clash, they will need more than just solid performances—they will need to rewrite a painful chapter in their cricket history. A win here could not only level the series but also end a long-standing hoodoo at one of England’s fortress grounds.
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