The Edgbaston, Birmingham was opened to the spectators in 1882. It holds a capacity of 21,000.
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England will host India for the second T20I at the Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 9. India currently lead the three-match T20I series 1-0 and will be eager to seal the series after their loss in rescheduled Test. The T20I series will be an important preparation for both the sides ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 in October.
England will host India in the first of a three-match T20I series at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on July 7. The series will be a test for some young talents on both sides. India and England are among the favourites to win the T20 World Cup 2022 and the series will help them to analyze their best XI and strengthen their sides further.
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The visiting India side last played their only T20I match at the Edgbaston in Birmingham in 2014 and ended on the losing side. The Edgbaston, Birmingham was opened to the spectators in 1882. It holds a capacity of 21,000. Its two ends have been named as the City End and Pavilion End. Let us have a look at some of the important facts and stats from the venue.
| Opened | 1882 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 21,000 |
| Ends | City End, Pavilion End |
| Location | Birmingham, England |
| Time Zone | UTC +01:00 |
| Home to | Warwickshire |
| Total matches | 5 |
| Matches won batting first | 5 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 169 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 151 |
| Highest total recorded | 221/5 (20 Ov) by ENG vs AUS |
| Lowest total recorded | 144/10 (18.4 Ov) by AUS vs PAK |
| Lowest score defended | 118/5 (11 Ov) by ENG vs RSA |
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