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England vs India at Edgbaston: Bazball's birthplace beckons again

Why Edgbaston matters in England vs India Tests: the 2022 chase that defined Bazball, India's 2025 win, and what the venue means for Test back and lay markets.

Wazir Win Cricket Deskmatch analysis

Published: 19 Dec 2025
Reading time: 2 min read
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FAQs answered: 4

The short answer

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 same ground, led by Shubman Gill's 269. This page explains what the venue means for Test markets on Wazir Win.

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Key takeaways

England chased 378 at Edgbaston in 2022, the win that came to define the Bazball style.
India won at the same ground in 2025, led by Shubman Gill's 269.
English cloud brings swing, and rain makes the draw more likely in Test result markets.

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.

What happened when India returned?

India won the Edgbaston Test in 2025, with captain Shubman Gill scoring 269 in the first innings. That result showed the ground can reward patient, big first-innings totals as well as fast chases.

What should you consider when betting on an Edgbaston Test?

Weather: English cloud can bring swing, which shifts prices towards the bowling side.
The toss: check the pitch and forecast before judging whether batting first helps.
The draw: Test result markets include a draw, and rain makes it more likely. On an exchange you can back or lay the draw like any other outcome.
Session markets: 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 the named fixture from the Wazir Win cricket schedule. Check the date and Test number, because the teams play several matches in a series.