Unwanted records scripted by India in 1st Test against England
India suffered a dramatic 31-run loss in the first Test, at Edgbaston, against England as they went down 0-1 in the 5-match series. Individual players, from both sides, produced some brilliant performances in this intense match. But the hosts held their nerves, in the end, to swing the momentum back. India scripted certain 'unwanted' records. Here we take a look at them.
Edgbaston a disastrous venue for Asian teams
As per a report in Sportskeeda, none of the Asian sides have managed to win a Test at this venue since 1962. There have been 17 Test matches, hosted by Edgbaston, without a victory for the likes of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. India have just managed one draw at this venue with Pakistan getting three. England have won a staggering 13 matches.
India suffer its 6th straight loss at Edgbaston
India have lost 6 Test matches in a row at Edgbaston, which highlights the issues they have faced here since decades. India's only draw at this venue came 32 years ago. Pakistan have suffered 5 losses at Edgbaston. This was also the lowest target India failed to chase against the hosts on English soil (194).
Brilliant Kohli handles the burden of a disastrous batting side
Kohli mustered 149 and 51 in the two innings at Edgbaston and racked up 200 runs. India scored a total of 436 runs in two innings combined and the skipper's contribution of 200 means the rest of the side got 236 runs across two innings. Kohli's scripted a record that saw him amass 45.87% of his side's runs. He broke Sunil Gavaskar's record (43.71%).
