Edgbaston pitch report: ODI records and average scores in Birmingham ahead of England vs India 1st ODI

The three-match ODI series between England and India begins at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday.

After a 4-0 defeat in the T20I leg and stripped India of their world No. 1 ranking, they will hope the return of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah can salvage a wretched tour.

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England, meanwhile, will look to extend its dominance in front of a packed house in the Midlands.

The famous Warwickshire ground has staged some of the most memorable ODIs in English cricket, and its reputation for big scoring remains intact. As both sides prepare to open the fifty-over series, the record books at Edgbaston make for fascinating reading.

The Sporting News brings you the pitch report, key ODI records, and everything you need to know about the venue in the 50-over format.

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Edgbaston pitch report: Is it a batting or bowling wicket in Birmingham?

Edgbaston is traditionally a fine batting surface that quickens up under sunlight and rewards stroke play once batters are set.

The new ball offers genuine seam and swing movement in the opening overs, particularly under overcast skies, but the pitch flattens out considerably as the innings progress, making it a ground where patience early is handsomely repaid later.

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What is the average ODI score at Edgbaston?

Anything in the range of 280 to 320 is generally considered a par first-innings total at Edgbaston.

The ground has hosted 65 ODIs, with teams batting second winning 31 and teams batting first winning 27, while seven matches ended without a result.

What are the chances of dew at Edgbaston?

Dew is rarely a significant factor in Birmingham during the English summer.

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With this a daytime fixture and warm, dry conditions forecast throughout, any moisture should be minimal and is unlikely to trouble the side bowling second.

Highest score by a team at Edgbaston in ODIs

The highest team total in an ODI at the venue is England's colossal 408 for nine, posted against New Zealand in June 2015. It remains one of the most brutal batting displays ever witnessed at the ground.

Lowest score by a team at Edgbaston in ODIs

At the other end of the scale, the lowest team total is Australia's 70 all out against England. It stands as a stark reminder that the new ball can be lethal in Birmingham when conditions assist the seamers.

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Highest individual score at Edgbaston in ODIs

The individual batting record belongs to New Zealand's Glenn Turner, who struck an unbeaten 171 against East Africa during the 1975 World Cup. It has stood for more than five decades and remains untouched at the venue.

Best bowling figures at Edgbaston in ODIs

The best bowling figures at the ground belong to Australia's Greg Chappell, who claimed five wickets for 20 runs against England in 1977. The part-time medium-pacer's spell remains the finest bowling performance in an ODI at Edgbaston.

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Most runs at Edgbaston in ODIs

England's Alec Stewart tops the run-scoring charts at the ground with 327 runs across 10 innings. Rohit Sharma is the leading non-English batter at the venue with 313 runs and could overtake Stewart during this series.

Most wickets at Edgbaston in ODIs

Ian Botham leads the bowling charts in Birmingham, having taken 11 ODI wickets at the venue. The England great's mastery of swing bowling proved perfectly suited to conditions at Edgbaston throughout his career.

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