The India Cricket Team has played 169 matches in England across three formats. Team India have won just nine Test matches, 45 ODIs and 6 T20Is. However, one venue where India haven’t had any luck is Edgbaston in Birmingham in Test cricket. Team India have played 8 matches in Birmingham, never winning any Tests at the venue. The first time India played a match at Edgbaston was back in 1967. But they are still looking for their first win a the venue. In ODIs, though, India have a good record, winning 8 out of 12 matches at the venue.
Known for its passionate crowd, Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, England, was established in 1882. Home to Warwickshire County Cricket Club, it has hosted international cricket since 1902 and is a regular venue for England’s Test matches, ODIs, and T20Is.
India’s Test records at Edgbaston, Birmingham
While many would argue that India’s strength is in batting, Indian batters haven’t had a great record at this venue. India have crossed the 300-run mark only twice in 16 innings at the Edgbaston. Their lowest score is 92. In their first-ever Test at this venue, India were bowled out for 92 in the first innings. India’s only draw came in 1967 when India won the series.
In 2011, Alastair Cook scored 294 for England, leading to England’s innings and 242-run victory. England posted 710/7, the highest Test innings score at Edgbaston.
In 2022, India set England a target of 378. But England chased that target down in 76.4 overs, defeating India by 7 wickets.
- Highest Total: 710/7 by England vs India (2011)
- Lowest Total: 120 by Australia (1981) vs England
- Best Batting: Alastair Cook (294) in 2011
- Best Bowling: Fred Trueman (8/31) in 1963
| Mat | Won | Lost | Inns | Draw | HS | LS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 416 | 92 |
India’s match-wise record at Edgbaston in Test
| Opposition | Date | Result | 1st Inns | 2nd Inns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v England | 13 Jul 1967 | lost | 92 | 277 |
| v England | 4 Jul 1974 | lost | 165 | 216 |
| v England | 12 Jul 1979 | lost | 297 | 253 |
| v England | 3 Jul 1986 | draw | 390 | 174/5 |
| v England | 6 Jun 1996 | lost | 214 | 219 |
| v England | 10 Aug 2011 | lost | 224 | 244 |
| v England | 1 Aug 2018 | lost | 274 | 162 |
| v England | 1 Jul 2022 | lost | 416 | 245 |
India’s ODI records at Edgbaston, Birmingham
While India have had disappointing outcomes at the Edgbaston in Tests, in ODIs, they have been great. Out of 12 matches, India have won 8, losing the other four. In the ICC Champions Trophy 2013, India beat England by 5 runs at the same venue. India posted their highest score of 319 at this venue in 2017 against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. Their lowest total of 190 came against the West Indies in the 1979 World Cup.
- Highest Total: 408/9 by England vs New Zealand (2015)
- Highest Chase: 299/4 by South Africa vs New Zealand (2008)
| Mat | Won | Lost | Inns | HS | LS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 319 | 190 |
India’s match-wise record at Edgbaston in ODIs
| Opposition | Date | Result | Score | Overs | RPO | Target | Inns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| v West Indies | 9 Jun 1979 | lost | 190 | 53.1 | 3.57 | 1 | |
| v England | 29 May 1999 | won | 232/8 | 50 | 4.64 | 1 | |
| v Sri Lanka | 6 Jul 2002 | won | 188/6 | 48.1 | 3.9 | 188 | 2 |
| v Pakistan | 19 Sep 2004 | lost | 200 | 49.5 | 4.01 | 1 | |
| v England | 27 Aug 2007 | lost | 239 | 48.1 | 4.96 | 282 | 2 |
| v Pakistan | 15 Jun 2013 | won | 102/2 | 19.1 | 5.32 | 102 | 2 |
| v England | 23 Jun 2013 | won | 129/7 | 20 | 6.45 | 1 | |
| v England | 2 Sep 2014 | won | 212/1 | 30.3 | 6.95 | 207 | 2 |
| v Pakistan | 4 Jun 2017 | won | 319/3 | 48 | 6.64 | 1 | |
| v Bangladesh | 15 Jun 2017 | won | 265/1 | 40.1 | 6.59 | 265 | 2 |
| v England | 30 Jun 2019 | lost | 306/5 | 50 | 6.12 | 338 | 2 |
| v Bangladesh | 2 Jul 2019 | won | 314/9 | 50 | 6.28 | 1 |
India’s T20I records at Edgbaston, Birmingham
In T20Is, India have played just two matches, winning one and losing one at this venue. Both matches were against England.
- Highest Total: 221/5 by England vs. Australia (2018).
- Best Bowling: Chris Jordan (4/27 vs. India, 2022).
| Mat | Won | Lost | Inns | HS | LS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 177 | 170 |
India’s match-wise record at Edgbaston in T20Is
| Opposition | Date | Result | Score | Overs | RPO | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| v England | 7 Sep 2014 | lost | 177/5 | 20 | 8.85 | 181 |
| v England | 9 Jul 2022 | won | 170/8 | 20 | 8.5 |
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