Ind vs Eng: How England’s test fields have become suitable for strikers but oriented towards the result | Cricket news
Ask any experienced fan and they will tell you that the stick in England was once the biggest patience and cricket technique test. A little cloud, a suspicion of green and the Duke Ball would do the rest – snacking, climbing and even testing the best.But if you watched England’s home tests in the past five years, you have probably noticed that something had changed. Not bad, actually. The locations have softened, the execution rates have increased and we see more matches with the results, and not endless prints.Through 35 tests played in England (2020-2025):Average runs per counter: 31.40Execution rate: 3.56 by moreTire: 5Results: 30These statistics show an average of healthy strikers and a rapid rating rate according to test standards, but fewer matches deriving in dull prints.
But how different is it from the recent past?Compare this with the 2015-2019 phase, and the contrast is clear. At the time, the tests of England saw slightly lower (~ 31.2) and a more modest rating rate (approximately 3.35 RPO). More importantly, there were 10 prints in 35 tests in this five -year section – double the number that we have seen since.Grounds on the ground by land (2020-2025)Here’s how the main places in England compare themselves to the stick:Implementation rate of the Bâton average (RPO) Prints
| Ground | Standard at the stick | Execution rate (RPO) | Matches | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Trafford | 43.45 | 3.78 | 6 | 1 |
| Lord | 39.47 | 4.43 | 8 | 1 |
| Head | 44.75 | 4.49 | 4 | 0 |
| Trent bridge | 36.32 | 4.36 | 4 | 1 |
| Edgbaston | 27.42 | 4.10 | 4 | 0 |
| Kennington oval | 36.77 | 4.10 | 4 | 0 |
| Rose Bowl (Southampton) | ~ 29.00 | ~ 2.60–3.21 | 3 | 2 |
Compare them now with their own figures from 2015 to 2019:
Ground by field: Who has changed the most?
| Ground | AVG 2015-2019 | 2020-2025 AVG | Change | RPO (now) | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 31.87 | 44.75 | +12.88 | 4.49 | Once delicate, now a racing fest |
| Old Trafford | ~ 32.76 | 43.45 | +10.69 | 3.78 | Massive improvement in rating |
| Lord | ~ 32.24–33 | 39.47 | + 6–7 | 4.43 | RPO now among the highest in the country |
| Trent bridge | 24.63–40.05 | 36.32 | +5 to +11 | 4.36 | Faster, faster, more reliable |
| Kennington oval | ~ 36.00 | 36.77 | Slight increase | 4.10 | The flat bridges remain consistent |
| Edgbaston | 28.40 | 27.42 | -0.98 | 4.10 | Always the most difficult place to beat |
| Rose bowl | ~ 25.85 | ~ 29.00 | +3.15 | ~ 2.60–3.21 | Remains slow and subject to prints |
High match totalsTests made show how easier the large score has become in England.England accumulated 592 points against Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester in 2023, only for rain to save visitors.England scored 583 for 8 declared against Pakistan in Southampton in 2020, but the constant weather interruptions prevented a result.New Zealand made 547 points for 16 counters at Lord’s in 2021 – a total fairly good to put pressure for a victory, but again, the time has exhausted.Other major match totals – 531, 486, 460 and more – show that the guests and the tour teams stamped races much more easily than in the past.
Why is the striker in flourishing?1. Pitchés prepared for entertainmentThe ECB has quietly moved to land that promotes an attractive blow to stimulate the interest of spectators and the audience of television.2. Bazball and aggressive strikerSince 2021, the “Bazball” era of England has seen strikers scoring at unprecedented prices-above 4 points over Headingley and Lord. This state of mind strengthens the game forward, but also requires pitchs that hold together for the race game.3. Lateral movement lessThere has been a slight reduction in the lid of grass and surface humidity in recent years. Swing and sewing remain factors, but not as regularly for five days as they did.Quiz: Who is this IPL player?More races, but no more snooze-fest prints
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You might think that all these big scores would mean more boring prints, right? But surprisingly, this is not the case.Today, the teams are no longer crawling at 250 over two days – they run at 400 before tea. Strikers play with freedom, strike rates are up and captains do not hesitate to roll the dice. The declarations came earlier, the races of fourth rounds are alive and there is always a feeling that something is about to happen.So yes, there are more races. But it’s not dull. Not even near.The English terrains, which were once known to grind strikers, now offer a different thrill: a quick score, daring tactics and games that really go somewhere.
