About | Details |
Also known as | Country Ground |
Named After | The suburb of Edgbaston in Birmingham, England |
Capacity | 25000 |
End Names | Pavilion End, Birmingham End |
Flood Lights | Yes, since 2011 |
Home Teams | England, Warwickshire CCC, Birmingham Bears, and Birmingham Phoenix |
Pitch | Grass. |
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, also known as the Country Ground, is one of the iconic cricket venues in the world. Located in the heart of Birmingham, England, the stadium was established in 1882 with a seating capacity of 25000. This stadium is the 4th largest stadium in the United Kingdom and is widely known for its electric atmosphere during matches.
The two ends of this stadium are the Birmingham End and the Pavilion End. Floodlights were installed in 2011, making it a suitable venue for hosting limited overs day-night matches. The Stadium serves as the home ground for Warwickshire County Cricket Club and also hosts fixtures for Birmingham Bears, Birmingham Phoenix (The Hundred), and the England national cricket team across formats..
The nature of the pitch is known for its early seam movement, consistent bounce, and later becoming spin-friendly conditions, making it a competitive surface for both batter and bowlers. The stadium boasts modern facilities and rich cricketing history, including Ashes and World Cup matches, and stands as one of the fan-favorite venues in England.
Edgbaston Stadium Test Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted 61 Test matches. The hosts, the England Cricket Team, have set the highest record here in the red-ball format. The team scored 710/7 runs against visiting India in 2011. Meanwhile, the visiting Proteas team recorded the lowest total, being bowled out for 30 against England at this venue.
Former England captain Joe Root holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue, scoring 920 runs in 9 Test matches. In the bowling department, Sir James Anderson holds the record for the most wickets at this venue, with 52 wickets in 14 matches to his name.
The highest individual score in a Test match at the Edgbaston Stadium is 294 runs, scored by former England Captain Sir Alastair Cook against India in 2011. Wilfred Rhodes of England achieved the best match bowling figures with 7 wickets for 17 runs against Australia in 1902.
Edgbaston Stadium ODI Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted around 66 matches and has witnessed several record-breaking performances. The highest ODI total at this ground was set by the hosts England, scoring 408/9 runs against the black caps New Zealand in 2015. The lowest recorded total in ODIs was by Australia-70 all out against their Ashes rivals England in 1977.
Former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, also known as the Hit Man, holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue - 447 runs. In the bowling department, Darren Gough of England has the most wickets at this ground, with 21 scalps to his name.
The highest individual score in an ODI match at the Edgbaston Stadium is 171 runs, scored by GM Turner of New Zealand, opening batter scored against East Africa in 1975. The best individual bowling figures, 5 wickets for 11 runs, were recorded by former Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi against Kenya in 2004.
Edgbaston Stadium T20 Records and Stats
Edgbaston has hosted a record number of 28 T20I matches and has seen nail-biting encounters over the years. The highest T20I total was set by England, scoring 221/5 against Australia in 2018, while the lowest total in this format was recorded by the Sri Lanka women’s team, scoring 46/10 against South Africa women in this venue.
The most runs at this stadium were scored by former England skipper Jos Buttler, who made 231 runs in 6 matches. England’s right-arm pacer Chris Jordan has taken the most wickets here with 8 dismissals.
The highest individual T20I score at the venue was by Jos Buttler, who scored 84 off 51 balls against Pakistan in 2024. England’s right-arm pacer Chris Jordan figures at this ground with 4 for 27 against India in 2022.
How to reach Edgbaston Stadium?
The stadium is quite easily accessible:
📍 Address: Edgbaston Road, Birmingham, B5 7QU, England
🚆 Nearest Railway Station: Birmingham New Street (approx. 2 miles)
🚍 Match-Day Shuttle: Shuttle 501 from New Street Station to stadium
🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: Pershore Road (2 min walk)
🚇 Nearest Tram Stop: Five Ways Metro Station (8 min walk)
