5 interesting facts about Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham ahead of IND vs ENG 2nd Test
5 interesting facts about Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham ahead of IND vs ENG 2nd Test
The second Test between England and India is set to take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The venue can accommodate approximately 25000 spectators at a time and is the fourth largest cricketing venue in England. Let us have a look at some interesting facts about Edgbaston ahead of IND vs ENG Test.
1. The first-ever Test match at Edgbaston is still remembered for Australia's greatest escape. In response to England's 376/9, Australia were bundled out for just 36 runs. Following on, they finished the second day at 8/0. However, the third day witnessed a lot of rain, and only 75 minutes of play was possible. A huge crowd had gathered to see England win, but the rain robbed them of a chance as Australia lost only two wickets in their second innings, and the match ended in a draw.
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2. Eric Hollies stand at Edgbaston in Birmingham is regarded as the best party stand in international cricket. It is recognised worldwide for its fancy dress and carnival atmosphere. The stand has delivered on its promise almost every time a match has happened at the stadium. Fans in this stand tend to have a banter with players and also ridicule misfields by the opposition. This stand is England's unofficial 12th man and is the heart of Edgbaston cricket ground.
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3. Eric Hollies stand is named after a former England cricketer, William Eric Hollies, who famously dismissed legendary Don Bradman for a duck in his final Test innings when he needed just four runs to average 100 in his career. The cricketer played 13 Tests for England and picked 44 wickets. In his first-class career, Hollies accounted for a stunning 2323 wickets in 515 matches at an average of 20.94.
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4. Edgbaston is the first-ever venue in England to host the day-night Test match in the country. England faced the West Indies in 2017 under the floodlights and a pink ball was used. Alastair Cook slammed a double century as England posted 514 runs before declaring. West Indies were no match to the hosts as they foleded for 168 and 137 runs, losing the Test by an innings and 209 runs.
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5. Edgbaston is arguably the most favoured venue for England cricket team. The hosts have played 104 matches across formats at this venue and won 60 while losing only 26. 15 matches at Edgbaston ended in a draw and three finished with a no result. They have won 30 out of 56 Test matches and lost only 11 of them. When it comes to ODIs, Eng;land have won 26 and lost 13.
