IND vs Eng: The second match of the 5 -match Test series being played between India and England will be played at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium in Birmingham. In this match, Shubman Gill has a chance to create history, but for this he will have to do a very difficult job. Let us tell you about it in this article.
The Indian cricket team has not won a single Test match till date at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium in Birmingham. Talking about the figures, India has played a total of 8 Tests on the grounds of Birmingham, out of which one has been a Test draw and the team lost in 7 matches. In such a situation, if India has to win this match, then something has to be done, which Team India has not been able to do on this ground till date.
Now if Team India manages to win the Birmingham Test, Shubman Gill will create history. Yes, he will become the first Indian cricketer to win a Test match at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium. Let me tell you, on this ground, India played the first Test match in the year 1967 under the captaincy of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, in which it had to face defeat by 132 runs. At the same time, Team India played the last Test match here in the year 2022, in which Team India, led by Jasprit Bumrah, had to face defeat by 7 wickets.
A total of 136 Tests have been played between India and England so far, in which India has won 35 matches, then England have won 51 matches and 50 matches have ended on draw. In such a situation, the head to head record seems to be largely tilted towards England.