Second test in Edgbaston
Team India’s caravan has now reached Edgbaston, where the second Test match against England is starting from July 2. After losing the previous Test in Leeds, victory in Edgbaston has become important for Team India. But the big bottleneck is that they are in the grounds of England, where there has always been a 36 figure between Team India and victory. And, this is the tilism of Edgbaston, which the challenge of breaking is once again standing in front of Team India. There are many questions in such a situation. First, will Team India create history by registering their first Test win in Edgbaston? Second, will it become the first team in Asia to win the Test at Edgbaston?
History of Team India in Edgbaston
The history of Edgbaston Ground is 153 years old. At the same time, it has been 58 years since playing Team India on this ground. India played their first Test match here in the year 1967. Since then, he has played 8 Tests in Edgbaston, out of which 7 have lost. There is a match draw. This is the matter of India. Other teams of Asia have also been similar to India in Hall Edgbaston in Tests. Whether it is Pakistan or Sri Lanka. Pakistan has also played 8 Tests in Edgbaston, in which it has lost 5 and draws 3 matches. At the same time, Sri Lanka has played 2 Tests in Edgbaston and both have lost.
History of England in Edgbaston
Now the question is, how is England’s record in Edgbaston? The hosts have written a great story of their victory in Edgbaston. England have played 56 Tests in Edgbaston, out of which 30 have won. At the same time, that defeat has been faced in 11 matches. While England have drawn 15 matches.
What is special in Edgbaston?
The record of the first bowling team in Edgbaston has been amazing. And this is probably because the pitch here has been amazing for batting. Due to this, it is easy to chase the score here. Simply put, the team that chases the target on this 153 year old ground has won the most times.
Win the toss and choose bowling
If we look at the figures of Edgbaston between 1902 and 2024, it is known how the first fielding team on this ground has dominated. During this time, in the 56 Tests played here, she has won the team 18 times, which has done the first batting. At the same time, the victory in 23 matches has won the first fielding team.
Now there is a question of winning the match by fielding first, so obviously the role of the toss in Edgbaston is also going to be important. Any team that will win the toss in India and England would like to field first here. As far as Edgbaston’s pitch is concerned, it is burning on the fast bowlers in the first innings and the spinners in the second innings.
In cricket, it is said that every day is new. And the previous figures matter more. But, looking at Edgbaston’s record, it seems that the teams here will have to take decisions only after looking at the previous record.
