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The first T20I between India and England was washed out. The Men in Blue won the toss in the first game and elected to bat first; they posted a good total of 189 runs, with Shreyas Iyer getting his first half-century as India captain and Abhishek Sharma also scoring a fifty. However, after the first innings, the drizzle continued, and the match was called off.
The India vs England 2nd T20I is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 4 at the iconic Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Shreyas Iyer and his boys will hope that rain does not create any problems on the weekend, as the newly appointed India captain is still looking for his first win as an international leader.
India vs England 2nd T20I Preview
India surprisingly lost a series to Ireland before the England series. Shreyas Iyer did not have the best of starts as a captain, as Lorcan Tucker’s inexperienced Irish side completely outplayed the Men in Blue side winning the series 2-0. This drew several criticisms from former cricketers and experts over the team combination they played.
England, on the other hand, lost a Test series against New Zealand and also looked a bit rusty in the last game, as the match was a few days after the Test series ended. However, Harry Brook and his side will look to find some rhythm in the upcoming game as they would look to win the second match and take a lead.
India vs England 2nd T20I Match Details
Match: India vs England, 2nd T20I
Series: India Tour of England 2026
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 9:30 PM IST
Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar (OTT) and Sony Sports Network (Television)
India vs England 2nd T20I Team News
India National Cricket Team announced the team way ahead, with Nitish Kumar Reddy having been ruled out of the T20I series against England due to a left quadriceps injury. He has been replaced in the squad by batting all-rounder Suryansh Shedge. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi might make his much-awaited debut, with Sanju Samson struggling with form.
For the Three Lions, fast bowler Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue were rested for the T20 opener; one of them is expected to come back in the 2nd T20I game. Archer is the favourite to make a way into the squad on a bouncy Manchester track. Brydon Carse remained unavailable for selection due to a hand injury.
India vs England 2nd T20I Playing XI [Predicted]
England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Will Jacks, Harry Brook (C), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.
India: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy.
India vs England 2nd T20I Pitch Report
The ground for the second T20 International between India and England at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester is generally a belter that benefits batters, but it also provides bounce and early swing for fast bowlers. The surface typically plays true, allowing batters to hit through the line and score big runs.
Historically, pursuing targets has been advantageous under lights, but spinners can often provide considerable turn as the game goes on. The captain winning the toss will look to bowl first, because the last three T20I matches were won by the team bowling first at this venue.
India vs England 2nd T20I Weather Report
The first T20I was called off due to rain; however, in the 2nd T20I, there are some chances, as according to AccuWeather, Manchester has a 25% chance of precipitation on match day.
There is a chance of rain early in the morning, which should clear well before the start, so the fans can expect a full 20-over contest. Temperatures are hovering around 20°C. Conditions will remain mostly overcast with a moderate breeze, so the new ball bowlers will have something from the surface.
India vs England 2nd T20I Head-to-Head Record
India has the better of England in the overall T20I head-to-head record, winning 18 out of 31 matches. England has won 12 matches, with one match being washed out between them. The Men in Blue will look to continue their dominance over the home side.
In the last 10 T20I matches has also been one-sided in favour of Shreyas Iyer's side, as they have won 7 and England has won just 3 matches. In T20 Internationals played on English soil, England holds a narrow 5-4 lead over India out of 9 total matches played.
India vs England 2nd T20I Key Battles to Watch
Abhishek Sharma vs Jofra Archer: Abhishek Sharma has been in sensational form. The India opener has scored two fifties in his last three innings he has played. Despite being dropped down to 2nd position in the ICC Men's T20I batting rankings, he has been in good form.
Jofra Archer, who missed out on the first T20I due to workload management. The speedster bowled brilliantly in the England vs New Zealand series and also in the TATA Indian Premier League for the Rajasthan Royals (RR), finishing as the leading wicket-taker for the franchise with 25 wickets. The battle between Archer and Abhishek will be a classic one both play aggressive cricket.
Harry Brook vs Varun Chakravarthy: Harry Brook has been the key for England in the middle overs as he has been the best batter for the Three Lions under the new Bazball era; he has played crucial innings across formats for the side.
Varun Chakravarthy, who did not play in the T20I series against Ireland while he was recovering from injury, will be crucial in this game in the middle overs. Chakravarthy had a decent IPL season. Brook vs Chakravarthy is one of the most talked-about tactical battles in modern T20 cricket.
Ishan Kishan vs Adil Rashid: Ishan Kishan is currently the No.1 T20I batter, with his stellar performances before the T20 World Cup 2026. Since making a comeback, he has been the best batter for the side in the T20I format.
Adil Rashid has been England's most reliable spinner, taking 15 wickets in his last 10 T20Is. He did not have the best of outings in the first game, as he picked just one wicket, giving away 39 runs. His battle with Kishan will be the one to look out for, as the Southpaw had an unfortunate run-out in the first game.
India vs England 2nd T20I Players to Watch
England
Jacob Bethell: Jacob Bethell has been struggling with form, but he might be the player to watch out for, as he scored a hundred the last time these two sides played a full game.
Jofra Archer: Archer will be looking to pick wickets from the new ball and dismantle the top order of the India batting line-up, as he has been consistent in picking up wickets with the new ball.
Will Jacks: Jacks will be crucial for the side as his bowling in the middle overs with India having a bunch of left-handers. He will also need to contribute with the bat in the death overs.
India
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The Southpaw might make his debut and will look to fire from the very first ball as he has been doing in the IPL 2026. He has been in amazing form for the List A side as well, scoring 94 runs off 39 in the Tri-Series final.
Tilak Varma: Tilak Varma has been looking rusty since the last three games; he has played just one big knock. The Team India vice-captain will look to perform in the upcoming game and is surely a player to watch.
Harshit Rana: Rana made a stunning return from injury in the side and bowled well in the T20I series against Ireland. He, under Shreyas Iyer, looks different since the time he played in KKR as well.
India vs England 2nd T20I Free Live Streaming & Telecast Details
Fans in India can watch the India vs England match live on the Sony Sports Network on television. Live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website. This difference is because the platform secured the exclusive digital streaming rights.
The content is broadcast on the app as part of a sub-licensing agreement with Sony, which retained the television rights, and the broadcast is set to begin at 8:30 PM, 30 mins before the toss.
India vs England 2nd T20I Match Prediction
India are favourites to win this game, though their current form suggests something else. But they showcased an amazing brand of cricket in the first game and smacked the English bowlers out of the park.
The Men in Blue will start the match with a win probability of 75%, while England have only a 25% chance. India will take the lead in this match and is expected to win the series as well. Fans are expected to come in large numbers for the 2nd India vs England game.
