The India vs England first match was washed out; however, Shreyas Iyer and his boys played amazing cricket, scoring 189 runs, with Iyer and Abhishek Sharma scoring half-centuries.
The next match 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
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 Pitch & Weather Report
The 2nd T20I is set to be played in Manchester at Emirates Old Trafford, where the batters enjoy it as there is good bounce and carry, and bowlers will get early swing. Spin gets some assistance as the game goes on.
The team winning the toss will look to bowl first. According to AccuWeather, Manchester has a 25% probability of rain on match day. But it should clear before the start, so fans can expect a complete 20-over contest. Temperatures will be around 20°C.
India vs England 2nd T20I Head-to-Head Record
The India vs England matches have always been exciting to watch. The last time these two sides played a full 20-over game, nearly 500+ runs were scored, which was in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede.
The Men in Blue, out of the 31 matches, have won 18, and England has won 12 matches, with one match being washed out between them.
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 Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will look to bowl first, as out of the five matches played here, three have been won by the team bowling first at this venue.
The average first-innings total in men's T20 Internationals varies between 155 and 170 runs. In contrast, the average second-innings score ranges between 120 and 140 runs.
India vs England 2nd T20I Score Prediction
If India wins the toss and opts to bat first, the score is likely to be 190-220, as they have amazing firepower in their batting and also have some batting depth, and will look to post a big total.
If England bat first to post a total between 175 and 190. Playing at home, they will look to use full conditions and will look for a strong start from their top order.
India vs England 2nd T20I Players to Watch
England
Jacob Bethell: Jacob Bethell scored a hundred the last time these two sides played a full game. He will look to do something similar in the second game.
Jofra Archer: Jofra Archer has been bowling brilliantly with the new ball and will look to dismantle the top order of the India batting line-up.
Will Jacks: Jacks will be crucial for the side as his bowling in the middle overs and against left-handers will be a threat. He will also need to contribute with the bat in the death overs.
India
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The boy wonder can make his debut and will look to fire from the very first ball as he has been doing in the IPL 2026.
Tilak Varma: Tilak Varma has been looking rusty since the last three games, and this is the match he will look to perform 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, picking five wickets in two games.
India vs England 2nd T20I Best Batsman Prediction
India: Tilak Varma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
England: Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook
India vs England 2nd T20I Best Bowler Prediction
India: Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana
England: Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid
India vs England 2nd T20I Winning Probability
England: 25%
India: 75%
India vs England 2nd T20I Match Prediction: Expert Verdict
India are favourites to win this game, as though their recent 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.
