From July 2, the second Test match will be played between India and England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Earlier, India had to face defeat by 5 wickets in the Leeds Test. The Indian team, running 0–1 in the series 0–1, will now be eyeing the return in the next match. On the other hand, Ben Stokes team would like to double their lead by winning the second Test.
However, India’s figures in Edgbaston are disturbing. If we look at its positive aspect, then the new Test captain Shubman Gill has given the opportunity to create history along with opening an account of victory. Actually, the Indian team has not yet won a Test match in Edgbaston.
58 years’ drought will end
Team India played a Test match for the first time at this ground in 1967. In 58 years, Team India has played 8 Test matches at this ground. During this time India has not won. If he has to face defeat in 7, one match is over on a draw. The Indian team last played a Test match at this ground in 2022. The match was drawn in 1986.
Bumrah has been captained in Edgbaston
In 2022, the Indian team captained by Jasprit Bumrah was crushed by England by 7 wickets. In this match, Rishabh Fant and Ravindra Jadeja scored a century. Both players can also be a part of Team India’s playing 11 in the match to be held from July 2. Jasprit Bumrah can be rested at the same time. Bumrah can stay out of the second Test due to workload management.
India’s Test record in Edgbaston
July 1967- Team India lost by 132 runs.
July 1974- India lost by innings and 78 runs.
July 1979- India lost by innings and 83 runs.
July 1986- The match ends on a draw.
July 1996- Indian team lost by 8 wickets.
August 2011- India lost by innings and 242 runs.
August 2018- Indian team lost by 31 runs.
July 2022- India lost by 7 wickets.