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India's Edgbaston Horror Show: 5 Statistical Facts That Could Haunt Shubman Gill's Team

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

England vs India at Headingley [Source: AP Photos]England vs India at Headingley [Source: AP Photos]

England humiliated India in the first Test of the 2025 Indian tour of England. The fans of the visitors will be hoping that their team turns the table around in the second game of the series. 

The action now shifts to Birmingham's Edgbaston, but the history indicates things are about to get gloomier for Shubman Gill and his men. The venue has been a nightmare for Indian cricket, and this will create unprecedented pressure that can haunt them during the upcoming match. 

5. England's Fortress

Statistically, Edgbaston represents the most dominant venue for England. Their win-loss ratio of 2.727 at Birmingham is significantly better than their performance at other major grounds, such as Lord's (1.685) or The Oval (1.875). It will be a tough challenge for India to overhaul England at a venue where they will carry the confidence of their previous performances. 

4. England's Record-Breaking Dominance

England successfully chased down 378 runs against India in 2022 with Joe Root (142*) and Jonny Bairstow (114*) in an unbroken 269-run partnership - their highest successful chase in Test cricket. This will give England a psychological advantage even before the toss at this venue.

3. The Burden Of 710 Runs

In 2011, Alastair Cook made 294 for England and laid the foundation for a colossal win against India. England amassed 710/7 in the match, the highest Test innings score at Edgbaston. This mammoth total led to India's biggest defeat margin at the venue - by an innings and 242 runs.

Edgebaston, Birmingham [Source: @BembaNation/x.com]Edgebaston, Birmingham [Source: @BembaNation/x.com]

2. The 92 All-Out Disaster That Started It All

India's journey at this venue started a humiliating 92 all out in 1967; this remains their lowest score at this venue. Ironically, England achieved this with their spinners outperforming the famous Indian spin quartet of Bedi, Chandrasekhar, Prasanna, and Venkataraghavan, who played together for the only time in history.

1. The Unbreakable 0% Win Rate

India's record at Edgbaston tells a story of consistent failure spanning nearly six decades. Since their first Test at the venue in 1967, India has played 8 matches with 0 wins, 7 losses, and just 1 draw in 1986. This 0% win rate makes Edgbaston one of only two major English grounds where India has never tasted victory, alongside Old Trafford.