Edgbaston, Birmingham Pitch Report
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BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
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Win Bat First
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Edgbaston Cricket Ground, located in Birmingham, England, is a premier cricketing venue and the home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club and the Birmingham Bears in the Vitality T20 Blast. With a permanent seating capacity of approximately 25,000, it ranks as the fourth-largest cricketing venue in England.
Beyond domestic competitions like The Hundred, Edgbaston has a rich history of hosting international cricket, including Test matches, One-Day Internationals, and Twenty20 Internationals. It famously hosted the ICC Champions Trophy final in 2013 – the first English ground outside Lord's to do so – and was a venue for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2017.
Notable features include the modern Indoor Cricket Centre and the on-site Museum and Library, which houses one of the country's most significant collections of cricketing memorabilia. The ground has witnessed iconic moments, such as England's record Test innings of 710 for 7 against India in 2011, and Ben Stokes' fastest Test fifty for England (25 balls) in a victory over West Indies. Widely regarded as one of England's leading grounds, Edgbaston consistently earns praise for its facilities and atmosphere.
Edgbaston, Brimigham Stadium at a Glance
Stadium Name |
Edgbaston |
Place, Country |
Birmingham, England |
Established |
1882 |
Stand Names |
South Stand, West Stand, Priory Stand, Raglan Stand |
Home Team |
Warwickshire County Cricket Club |
Seating Capacity |
25,000 |
Edgabston Cricket Ground, Birmingham Pitch Report
The Pitch at Edgbaston generally is a good batting surface where the batters can trust the bounce and play their shots. However, it also provides something for the bowlers, particularly if conditions are cloudy. Fast bowlers can get good carry and some movement with the new ball. The square boundaries are shorter about 55-60 meters while the straight boundaries are about 65 meteres, making it one of the shorter grounds in England.
In Test cricket the conditons favour the batters on the first three days and if the conditions are overcast then bowlers are likley to have the upperhand. Spinners tend to get some assistance later in the innings, particularly on Days 4 and 5 of Test matches as the pitch dries out and may offer uneven bounce and rough areas.
When it comes to ODI's teams chasing won most matches and the average 1st innings score is 235. It offers a balance track where both batters and bowlers can have their say. While in T20s teams prefer to bat first at this venue and they have had much success where 53% of the matches have been won by the teams batting first.
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham Records
T20 Records
- Total Match Played: 194
- Batting First Won: 102
- Batting Second Won: 85
- No Results - 5
- Average 1st Innings Score: 159
ODI Records
- Total Match Played: 66
- Batting First Won: 28
- Batting Second Won: 31
- No Results - 7
- Average 1st Innings Score: 235
Test Records
- Total Matches Played - 60
- Batting 1st Won - 19
- Batting 2nd Won - 23
- Draw - 18
- Average 1st innings score - 302
- Average 2nd Innings score - 315
- Average 3rd innings score - 243
- Average 4th innings score - 157
Women's T20 Records
- Total Match Played: 8
- Batting First Won: 5
- Batting Second Won: 3
- Average 1st Innings Score: 135
FAQ's
Where is Edgbaston Cricket Ground Located?
Edgbaston Cricket Ground is located in Birmingham, England.
Edgbaston, Brimingham Pitch Report?
The Pitch at Edgaston, Birmingham offers a balanced track that favours both the batters and bowlers, teams batting first won more than 50% of the matches played in T20's and the average 1st innings score is 159 runs.
Edgbaston, Birmingham Test Pitch Report?
The Pitch at Edgbaston in test matches favours the batters and where it stays true with good bounce on the first three days, but on day 4 & 5 it also assists the spinners, making it tough for the batsman to score runs.
Recent Games played at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England
Games on Edgbaston, Birmingham, England
| Date | Time (IST) | Teams | Match number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08.06.2025 | 16:30 | Birmingham Bears Women vs Lancashire Women | 16th Match | t20 |
| 08.06.2025 | 20:30 | Birmingham Bears vs Derbyshire | 35th Match | t20 |
| 14.06.2025 | 23:00 | Derbyshire vs Leicestershire | 50th Match | t20 |
| 15.06.2025 | 19:30 | Birmingham Bears Women vs Hampshire Women | 25th Match | t20 |
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