A look at highest match aggregates at Edgbaston (Test cricket)
07 Jul 2025
After losing the opener, India made a remarkable comeback against England in the 2nd Test at Edgbaston.
The visitors claimed their first-ever Test win at this venue after successfully defending 607. They bowled out England for 271.
Notably, the match saw a total of 1,692 runs, the highest-ever match aggregate at Edgbaston. No other match here has recorded even 1,400-plus runs.
1,692 runs: England vs India, 2025
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As mentioned, the 2nd Test between England and India at Edgbaston saw an aggregate of 1,692 runs.
The visitors scored in excess of 420 runs in both innings (587 and 427/6d). Skipper Shubman Gill slammed twin tons (269 and 161).
Meanwhile, England settled for scores of 407 and 271. They eventually lost the match by a massive 336 runs.
History at Edgbaston in 2025
Fact
As per ESPNcricinfo, the 2025 Edgbaston game recorded the highest aggregate (1,692) for a Test between England and India. The previous highest mark was 1,673 runs set in the series opener at Headingley, Leeds.
1,372 runs: England vs West Indies, 2004
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The second-highest match aggregate at Edgbaston in Tests is 1,372.
The record-breaking 2004 Test between England and West Indies saw this remarkable feat.
The hosts scored 566/9d and 248, riding on Andrew Flintoff's incredible first-innings 167.
Meanwhile, the Windies were dismissed twice (336 and 222). They lost by 256 runs while chasing 479 on Day 4.