Catch all the vital information you need to know before the second England vs India Test match at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
After a historic loss to kickstart Shubman Gill’s Test run, Team India look for redemption when they face England in the second Test at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. Ben Stokes and his men scripted a record 371-run chase on a not-so-tricky Headingley ground. Now, amidst the selection dilemmas that set to question India’s choices, the preparations have been going on to save the series and have a decent start at the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.
India & their poor record at Edgbaston
India’s record in England isn’t exactly stellar, with only 9 Test wins, 45 ODI wins, and 6 T20I wins out of 169 matches across formats. But things get even more daunting when you look at Edgbaston’s stats. Out of 8 Tests played at this Birmingham venue, India hasn’t managed a single win. Yeah, you read that right – 8 matches, 0 wins.
Their first match here was way back in 1967, and they’re still waiting for that elusive win. On the flip side, India has done pretty well in ODIs at Edgbaston, winning 8 out of 12 matches. This iconic ground, home to Warwickshire County Cricket Club, has been hosting international cricket since 1902 and is known for its electric atmosphere. With a rich history spanning over 140 years, Edgbaston has been a regular haunt for England’s international matches, making it a fortress for the home team.
India’s Test record at Edgbaston
𝐋 𝐋 𝐋 𝐋 D 𝐋 𝐋 𝐋
Played
Won
Lost
Draw
8
0
7
1
England’s Test record at Edgbaston
Played
Won
Lost
Draw
56
30
11
15
Indian batters’ average (inns) at Edgbaston in Tests
Batter
Average
Innings
KL Rahul
8.5
2
Shubman Gill
10.5
2
Rishabh Pant
101.5
2
Ravindra Jadeja
63.5
2
Shardul Thakur
5
2
Jasprit Bumrah
38
2
Indian bowlers’ wickets (avg) at Edgbaston in Tests
Bowler
Wickets
Average
Jasprit Bumrah
5
28.4
Mohammed Siraj
4
41
Shardul Thakur
1
113
Ravindra Jadeja
0
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England batters’ average (inns) at Edgbaston in Tests
Batter
Average
Innings
Zak Crawley
22.6
7
Ben Duckett
19.7
4
Ollie Pope
15.3
7
Joe Root
70.8
16
Harry Brook
26.7
3
Ben Stokes
27.3
11
Jamie Smith
95
1
Chris Woakes
49.3
5
England bowlers’ wickets (avg) at Edgbaston in Tests