Beware India! - Joe Root's incredible Test record at Edgbaston listed ahead of India vs. England 2nd Test

India are getting ready for the second Test in Birmingham, but there’s one major roadblock they’ll need to deal with, Joe Root.

The England batter has performed exceptionally at Edgbaston in the past and his numbers at the ground are enough to raise alarms in the Indian camp.

The series is already tilted in England’s favour at 1-0, and the upcoming match, starting July 2, gives them a chance to stretch the lead. With Root at the centre of it all, India must be extra alert.

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Let’s see what the numbers and recent performances say about Root’s love affair with Edgbaston.

How has Joe Root performed in Tests at Edgbaston?

Joe Root has a solid record at Edgbaston. He has played some memorable knocks at this venue over the years.

Here’s a quick glance at Root’s Test record at Edgbaston:

He is not only England’s highest scorer at this ground but also stands at the top overall. Root needs just 80 more runs to become the first batter ever to reach 1,000 Test runs at Edgbaston, a record within touching distance.

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Root’s last three Tests at this venue have been nothing short of phenomenal. Across five innings, he has piled up 424 runs at an eye-popping average of 141.33. That includes two hundred and fifty, with his best score being 142 not out.

How has Joe Root performed against India?

His record against India is just as dominant. No other English batter has scored more runs in Tests against India than Joe Root. And he’s close to hitting another landmark.

Here’s his overall record against India:

With just 73 runs needed to reach 3,000 against India, Root could achieve this mark at Edgbaston. The way he’s been playing, it wouldn’t be a surprise.