ENG vs NZ 3rd T20I: Edgbaston Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

England and New Zealand will meet for the third time in the series at Edgbaston, Birmingham on 3rd September at 7:00 PM IST. New Zealand have been a no-match for England so far as the hosts have outplayed them comfortably in the first two matches.

England won the first two matches by 7 wickets and 95 runs, respectively. They already have an unassailable lead in the four-match series but they will be eyeing to seal the series by winning the 3rd game as well. At the same time, the Kiwis will be itching to produce their best performance to save the series.

In this post, we will take a look at the Pitch Report of Edgbaston alongside Venue Stats, Record, Average Score & more ahead of the second 3rd T20 game between England and New Zealand.

Edgbaston Pitch Report

It is a fantastic wicket to bat on as it offers a flat surface. The batters are expected to have a party in this fixture once again as the bowl will come on the bat with variable pace and bounce.

England T20I record in Edgbaston Birmingham

England have played four matches in this venue. They have won three matches so far and lost one game.

England’s Highest Total at the venue: 221/5 in 20 overs vs Australia in 2018
England’s Lowest Total at the venue: 180/7 in 20 overs vs India in 2014

New Zealand T20I record in Edgbaston Birmingham

New Zealand are yet to play a game on this venue.

New Zealand’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A
New Zealand’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

England vs New Zealand T20I Head-to-Head

Matches: 25
England Won: 16
New Zealand Won: 8
No Result: 1
Highest Total For England: 241/3 in 2019
Lowest Total For England: 137/10 in 2013
Highest Total For New Zealand: 201/4 in 2013
Lowest Total For New Zealand: 103/10 in 2023

Edgbaston Birmingham Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 25000
Number of matches hosted: The ground has hosted 55 Tests, 64 ODIs, and 6 T20Is.

Edgbaston Birmingham T20I Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 6
Home Team (England) Won: 3
Visiting Team Won: 1
Neutral Side Won: 2
No Result: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 170
Matches Won Batting 1st: 6
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 0
Highest Team Total: 221/5 by England vs Australia in 2018
Lowest Team Total: 121/10 by England vs India in 2022
Highest Run Chase: N/A
Lowest Total Defended: 118/5 (11 overs) England vs South Africa in 2012

Highest Individual Score: 84 by Aaron Finch vs England in 2018
Best Bowling Figures: 4/27 by Chris Jordan vs India in 2022
Most Runs: Jos Buttler (61 runs in 4 innings)
Most Wickets: Chris Jordan (7 wickets in 2 matches)

Total Sixes in T20Is at Edgbaston: 66
Total Fours in T20Is at Edgbaston: 174
Most Sixes in T20Is at Edgbaston: Eoin Morgan (8 sixes)