India Aims to Level Series Against England Amidst Edgbaston Jinx

Saturday - 28/06/2025 00:45

India faces a daunting challenge at Edgbaston, a venue where they've never won a Test match. After a painful defeat at Headingley, where England chased down a substantial target, India is under pressure to avoid a series loss. Breaking the Edgbaston jinx, dating back to 1967, requires an extraordinary effort against a confident England team.

India Seeks Series Equalizer, Overcoming Edgbaston's Unfavorable History

India faces a formidable challenge at Edgbaston as they strive to level the series against England. The venue has historically been a tough ground for the Indian cricket team in Test matches. Following a heartbreaking loss at Headingley, where India squandered a commanding position despite strong batting performances, they must now overcome a decades-long winless streak.

India's record at Edgbaston is a cause for concern:

Most Tests by India at a Venue (Without Winning a match)

9 - Old Trafford, Manchester
9 - Kensington Oval, Barbados
8 - Edgbaston, Birmingham
7 - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
6 - Bourda, Guyana
6 - National Stadium, Karachi

India Sweat it out at the Nets in Birmingham Ahead of the 2nd Test vs England

Birmingham's Edgbaston has been a long-standing elusive victory for India. They have played seven Tests at this ground without a single win. This second Test marks their eighth attempt to break the jinx. Only Old Trafford in Manchester and Kensington Oval in Barbados have witnessed more Indian Tests without a victory.

At Headingley, England's aggressive batting overshadowed India's earlier dominance. Ben Duckett’s impressive innings and Joe Root’s composed finish secured a victory for England, leaving India trailing 1-0 in the series.

Indian team ready to face England at Edgbaston

Team India (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Another defeat at Edgbaston would seal the series for England and extend India's disappointing record at the venue. The pitch conditions and England’s confidence create a difficult task.

A victory at Edgbaston would end a winless streak dating back to 1967. The team needs an extraordinary effort to rewrite the history of this ground.