After a narrow and heartbreaking loss in the series opener against EnglandTeam India have reached Edgbaston, Birmingham, for the second Test with redemption on their minds. Despite five centuries in the first match, India fell short as England chased down the target on the final day.

Edgbaston, a venue known to favour batters as the game progresses, presents a fresh opportunity. With high stakes and immense talent in the squad, India will be eager to bounce back and level the series. The stage is set for a crucial contest that could shape the course of the series.

India’s Edgbaston heartbreak of 2022

The Indian team’s last Test outing against England at the same venue was another tale of disappointment, as the hosts successfully chased down a massive total against a strong Indian bowling attack. After posting a solid total of 416 runs — powered by centuries from Rishabh pant and Ravindra Jadaja — India bowled out England for 284, gaining a healthy first-innings lead of 132 runs.

In the fourth innings, while chasing 378, England started brilliantly with a 107-run opening stand. However, a quick burst from Indian skipper Jasprit bumrah saw the hosts slump to 109 for 3. Just when India looked back in control, Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow turned the game around with a remarkable 269-run partnership off just 316 deliveries. The duo took on the Indian bowlers with ease, finding boundaries regularly and never allowing pressure to build. Their centuries helped England complete a record chase, handing India a heartbreaking defeat.

India’s match-wise Test record at Edgbaston, Birmingham

India’s record at Edgbaston in Birmingham remains a major concern, as the team is yet to register a single Test win at the venue. In eight matches played at this ground, India have lost seven and drawn just one, back in 1986.

1. England vs India (1967)

• India lost by 132 runs.
• India bowled out for just 92 in the first innings — their lowest score at Edgbaston.
• England’s Ray Illingworth dominated with the ball.
• Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Scored 47 in the second innings.

2. England vs India (1974)

• India lost by an innings and 78 runs.
• India managed 165 and 216 in their two innings.
• Chris Old and Geoff Arnold dismantled the Indian batting line-up.
• Sudhir Naik scored a fighting 77 in the second innings.

3. England vs India (1979)

• India lost by an innings and 83 runs.
• Gundappa Viswanath scored 78 in the first innings.
• England’s David Gower hit a fine double century.
• India couldn’t avoid the follow-on and fell short again.

4. England vs India (1986)

• Match drawn.
• England posted 390 in the first innings, led by a century from Mike Gatting (183 not out).
• Chetan Sharma picked up 4 wickets in England’s first innings.
• Rain interruptions led to a draw.

5. England vs India (1996)

• India lost by 8 wickets.
• Sachin Tendulkar scored a remarkable century with 122 runs.
• Dominic Cork and Chris Lewis troubled Indian batters.

6. England vs India (2011)

• India lost by an innings and 242 runs — their heaviest defeat at Edgbaston.
• MS Dhoni top-scored with 77 in the first innings.
• Alastair Cook scored a monumental 294 for England.
• India’s bowling struggled throughout the match.

7. England vs India (2018)

• India lost by 31 runs in a close contest.
• Virat Kohli played a magnificent knock of 149 in the first innings and 51 in the second.
• Sam Curran’s all-round performance turned the match in England’s favour.
• Ishant Sharma picked up 5 wickets in England’s second innings.

8. England vs India (2022)

• India lost by 7 wickets.
• Rishabh Pant (146) and Ravindra Jadeja (104) powered India to 416 in the first innings.
• Jasprit Bumrah took over captaincy and impressed with both ball and leadership.
• Joe Root (142 not out) and Jonny Bairstow (114 not out) stitched an unbeaten 269-run stand to chase down 378 — England’s highest-ever successful Test chase.