India's Struggles at Edgbaston: A Historical Overview

India's Cricket Journey at Edgbaston
The Indian cricket team has participated in 169 matches in England across all formats, achieving victories in nine Test matches, 45 ODIs, and six T20Is. However, Edgbaston in Birmingham remains a challenging venue for India in Test cricket, where they have played eight matches without a single win. India's first encounter at this ground dates back to 1967, yet they have not managed to secure a victory there. In contrast, their performance in ODIs at Edgbaston is commendable, with eight wins out of twelve matches played.
Opposition | Date | Result | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
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England | 13 Jul 1967 | Lost | 92 | 277 |
England | 4 Jul 1974 | Lost | 165 | 216 |
England | 12 Jul 1979 | Lost | 297 | 253 |
England | 3 Jul 1986 | Draw | 390 | 174/5 |
England | 6 Jun 1996 | Lost | 214 | 219 |
England | 10 Aug 2011 | Lost | 224 | 244 |
England | 1 Aug 2018 | Lost | 274 | 162 |
England | 1 Jul 2022 | Lost | 416 | 245 |
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, established in 1882, is renowned for its passionate fans and serves as the home of the Warwickshire County Cricket Club. It has been a venue for international cricket since 1902 and frequently hosts England's Test matches, ODIs, and T20Is.
India's Test Performance at Edgbaston
Despite being known for their batting prowess, Indian batsmen have struggled at Edgbaston, surpassing the 300-run mark only once in 16 innings. Their lowest score at this venue is 92, recorded during their first innings in 1967. The only draw India has achieved at Edgbaston was in their inaugural Test match.
In 2011, Alastair Cook's remarkable innings of 294 contributed to England's victory by an innings and 242 runs, with the team scoring a record 710/7 in a Test innings at Edgbaston. In 2022, India set a target of 378 runs for England, who successfully chased it down in just 76.4 overs, winning the match by seven wickets.