Edgbaston

The Edgbaston Cricket Ground is the beating heart of cricket in the Midlands, known for its electric atmosphere, especially during England matches. One of the most important stadiums in English cricket, it is home to Warwickshire County Cricket Club and serves as the base for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred tournament.

Edgbaston has been the stage for many iconic moments in cricket history, including the unforgettable 2005 Ashes Test, regarded by many as one of the greatest matches of all time. The venue continues to play a central role in hosting England’s home schedule, including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, as well as key domestic finals.

Built in 1882 and modernised extensively over the years, Edgbaston is the second-largest cricket stadium in England after Lord’s, with a capacity of 25,000. It's famed not just for the cricketing action it hosts, but also for the noise and energy of the local fans – particularly in the Hollies Stand, which has become synonymous with big-match excitement.

It’s also a key host ground for The Hundred, with the Birmingham Phoenix men’s and women’s teams calling Edgbaston their home. For more pitch reports and stats, visit out full cricket grounds page.

Edgbaston Pitch Report

The pitch at Edgbaston offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, making it one of the most well-rounded cricket surfaces in England. Seam bowlers typically get assistance early on with swing and movement, especially under cloud cover, while the pitch often flattens out as the game progresses, providing good conditions for batting.

In Test matches, Edgbaston is known to start with some movement for bowlers before easing into a reliable batting surface by day two or three. As matches go into the later stages, spin can come into play, particularly on drier summer days.

For limited-overs cricket, Edgbaston has become a high-scoring ground in recent years. In T20s and ODIs, batters enjoy the even bounce and fast outfield, though bowlers who vary their pace or use the short boundary smartly can still be effective.

Data from domestic T20s and The Hundred suggests that first innings scores at Edgbaston average between 160 and 175, though totals in excess of 200 are increasingly common with attacking modern batting.

The Hollies Stand creates a stadium-within-a-stadium feel, adding pressure on visiting teams and providing a genuine home advantage to Warwickshire and Birmingham Phoenix.

Edgbaston also has one of the most responsive pitches for bowlers looking to extract bounce – making it an exciting venue for all three formats of the game.

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