England (ENG) and India (IND) square off in the second T20I at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Saturday, July 4. The series is tied at 0-0, with the first game being washed out in Chester-le-Street on Wednesday.
In the first T20I, Shreyas Iyer won the toss and made a bold call to bat first. Abhishek Sharma and the skipper himself smashed exhilarating fifties, while Shivam Dube also contributed with a magnificent cameo to help the tourists finish on 189/7. Saqib Mahmodd bagged a three-for and was the pick of the bowlers.
However, England didn’t get a chance to bat, with steady rain forcing the umpires to call the match off.
The second T20I promises to be another intriguing affair. England have a strong batting line-up, with many players having the ability to stamp their authority on the series. However, India also have a great spin attack that can bamboozle the opposition batters, especially if the ball turns.
ENG vs IND Match Details
| Match | England vs India, 2nd T20I, India tour of England |
| Date and Time (IST) | Friday, July 4, 7:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Live-streaming Details | Star Sports Network (TV), JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Old Trafford, Manchester Pitch Report
Old Trafford in Manchester generally provides surfaces where there is an even contest between bat and ball. The power play overs are going to be key for both teams. The captain who wins the toss might want to bowl first and make the new ball count. There are some talented swing bowlers in both sides who can make the ball talk, especially in favourable conditions.
ENG vs IND Head to Head T20I Record
| Matches Played | 31 |
| Won by ENG | 12 |
| Won by IND | 18 |
| No Results | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | September 19, 2007 (IND Won) |
| Most Recent Fixture | July 1, 2026 (No Result) |
ENG vs IND Predicted Playing XIs
England (Announced):
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Harry Brook (C), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.
India:
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy.
ENG vs IND Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Abhishek Sharma
Most of the Indian batters have lacked intent so far on the tour of the United Kingdom, but that can’t be said about Abhishek Sharma. The opening batter scored a blistering 49 in the first T20I against Ireland and began the series against England with a blistering knock of 59 off 24 balls. If Abhishek plays through the power play, India can hope to amass a huge total.
Probable Best Bowler: Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer was one of the standout bowlers this season in the IPL. He didn’t play the first game but is back in the playing XI for the second. Archer’s clash against the Indian top-order with the new ball will be intriguing to watch. The right-arm seamer will want to use the favourable conditions to his advantage and give India a tough time.