A narrow and after Heartiest loss in series opener against EnglandTeam India has reached Edgbaston, Birmingham for a second test with redemption on its mind. Despite five centuries in the first match, India decreased as England chased the target on the last day.
Edgbaston, a site that is known to favor batsmen as sports progress, presents a new opportunity. With high stakes and immense talent in the squad, the India will be eager to bounce and level the series. The platform is prescribed for an important competition that can shape the course of the series.
India’s Edgbaston Heartbreak of 2022
The last test of the Indian team against England at one place was another story of disappointment, as the hosts pursued a large scale against a strong Indian bowling attack. After posting a solid total 416 runs – operated for centuries Rishabh Pant And Ravindra jadeja India dropped England for 284, got a healthy first innings of 132 runs.
In the fourth innings, chasing 378, England made a brilliant start with the inaugural stand of 107 runs. However, a quick burst from the Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah Saw that the hosts slipped up to 109 for 3. Just when India saw under control, Root And Johnny Bairstow The game was changed with a partnership of 269 runs from just 316 delivery. Both took Indian bowlers easily, allowing regular boundaries and never allowing pressure. His centuries helped England complete a record chase, giving India a heartfelt defeat.
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India’s match-wise test record in Edgbaston, Birmingham
India’s record in Edgbaston in Birmingham is a major concern, as the team has not yet won a single Test win at the venue. In the eight matches played in this ground, India lost seven and drew only one one in 1986.
1. England vs India (1967)
- India lost by 132 runs.
- India pulled out for only 92 in the first innings – their lowest score in Edgbaston.
- Ray Illingworth of England dominated with the ball.
- Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi scored 47 runs 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 destroyed the Indian batting line-up.
- Sudhir Naik scored 77 runs in the second innings.
3. England vs India (1979)
- India lost by an innings and 83 runs.
- Gundappa Vishwanath scored 78 runs in the first innings.
- David Gover of England hit a good double century.
- India could not escape the follow-on and decreased again.
4. England vs India (1986)
- Draw the match.
- England posted 390 in the first innings, headed by Mike Gatting (183 Not Out) under one century.
- Chetan Sharma took 4 wickets in England’s first innings.
- There was a draw due to rain interruptions.
5. England vs India (1996)
- India lost 8 wickets.
- Sachin Tendulkar made a remarkable century with 122 runs.
- Dominic Cork and Chris Lewis harassed the Indian batsmen.
6. England vs India (2011)
- India lost by an innings and 242 runs – his heaviest defeat in Edgbaston.
- MS Dhoni scored the top with 77 in the first innings.
- Alastair Cook scored a monumental 294 for England.
- India’s bowling struggle continued to struggle throughout the match.
7. England vs India (2018)
- India lost by 31 runs in a close competition.
- Virat Kohli knocked 149 in the first innings and 51 in the second.
- Sam Curan’s all-round performance changed the match in England’s favor.
- Ishant Sharma took 5 wickets in England’s second innings.
8. England vs India (2022)
- India lost by 7 wickets.
- Rishabh Pant (146) and Ravindra Jadeja (104) operated India till 416 in the first innings.
- Jasprit Bumrah captured the captaincy and was impressed by both ball and leadership.
- Joe Root (142 Not Out) and Johnny Bairstow (114 Not Out) stitched an unbeaten 269 run stand to pursue the 378-England supreme successful Test Chase.
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