Warwickshire Cricket: Edgbaston, 8 Championships & Brian Lara's 501*
Warwickshire County Cricket Club plays at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Famous for hosting Brian Lara's world record 501* in 1994, Warwickshire have won 8 County Championship titles.
Warwickshire County Cricket Club, founded in 1882, plays at Edgbaston in Birmingham, one of England's premier cricket venues. With eight County Championship titles and a ground that has hosted some of the sport's most iconic moments, Warwickshire are a powerhouse of county cricket.
Edgbaston: England's Fortress
Edgbaston has been an England Test venue since 1902 and is renowned as England's most 'home' feeling ground. The Hollies Stand is famous for its raucous atmosphere. England have an exceptional record at Edgbaston, making it one of their most reliable Test venues.
Brian Lara's 501*
On 6 June 1994, Brian Lara scored 501* for Warwickshire against Durham at Edgbaston in a County Championship match — the highest individual score in first-class cricket history. Lara hit 308 fours and 10 sixes over two days in an innings that remains unmatched.
County Championship Success
Warwickshire have won eight County Championship titles, with their most recent coming in 2021. Their mid-1990s side under Bob Woolmer was particularly dominant, winning three titles in four years (1994, 1995, 2004).
- Brian Lara — scored 501* for Warwickshire in 1994, the highest first-class score ever
- Dennis Amiss — 3,612 Test runs for England, Warwickshire's finest home-grown batter
- Bob Willis — 325 Test wickets, Warwickshire stalwart
- Dermot Reeve — captain of Warwickshire's 1994 treble-winning side
Frequently asked questions
What is Brian Lara's 501* about?
Brian Lara scored 501 not out for Warwickshire against Durham at Edgbaston on 6 June 1994 — the highest individual score in first-class cricket history, beating Hanif Mohammad's previous record of 499.
How many County Championships has Warwickshire won?
Warwickshire have won the County Championship eight times, most recently in 2021.