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Edgbaston in Birmingham has become a landmark ground for England vs India Tests. In 2022 England chased 378 there, a win that came to define the attacking Bazball style. In 2025 India won at the ground, led by Shubman Gill's 269. This post explains what the venue means for Test betting markets on KhelKing.
At a glance
Key takeaways
- England chased 378 to beat India at Edgbaston in 2022, a win that came to define the Bazball style.
- India won the Edgbaston Test in 2025, with captain Shubman Gill scoring 269 in the first innings.
- Cloud and swing in English conditions can shift Test prices towards the bowling side.
- Test match odds include the draw, and rain makes a draw more likely.
- Check the date and Test number on KhelKing, because the teams play several Tests in a series.
Why is Edgbaston called Bazball's birthplace?
Under captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, England chased 378 to beat India at Edgbaston in 2022. The aggressive way they scored those runs became the best-known example of the approach nicknamed Bazball. That chase still shapes how markets price a fourth-innings target at the ground.
What happened when India returned?
India won the Edgbaston Test in 2025, with captain Shubman Gill scoring 269 in the first innings. That showed the ground can reward patient, big first-innings totals as well as fast chases. So don't assume a chasing approach always wins there; check the pitch and forecast for each Test.
What should you consider when betting on an Edgbaston Test?
Four factors move Test prices at the ground more than reputation does.
- Weather: English conditions can bring cloud and swing, which shifts prices towards the bowling side.
- The toss: look at the pitch and forecast before judging whether batting first helps.
- The draw: Test match odds include a draw, and rain makes it more likely. You can back or lay it.
- Sessions: runs and wickets per session move quickly with overhead conditions.
Where can you find the markets?
When an England vs India Test is listed, open it under Cricket on KhelKing. Check the date and Test number, because the teams play several matches in a series. The World Test Championship page explains how Test series feed into the WTC.
Still wondering?
Frequently asked questions
01What did England chase at Edgbaston in 2022?
378, a win strongly associated with the Bazball approach.
02Did India win at Edgbaston in 2025?
Yes, with Shubman Gill scoring 269 in the first innings.
03Can an Edgbaston Test end in a draw?
Yes. Test match odds include the draw, and rain makes it more likely.
04Does this post predict a winner?
No. It explains the venue and the markets.
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