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India and England's five-match T20I series was set to be one of the most exciting series, but as the first match got washed out, it has put the brakes on the excitement. Shreyas Iyer and his side will be looking to turn things around and try to take the lead against England.
The 2nd T20I is set to take place in Manchester on July 4, as both teams gear up for the match. India had the chance to bat against the English bowlers in the first game, but the rain came down in the second innings. It will be much easier for the T20 World Champions to adapt better.
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 Venue Overview
The Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester is one of the iconic grounds in world cricket. The ground has a capacity of roughly 19,000. Known for its bouncy pitches, the stadium often favours pace bowlers early on while offering good batting conditions as the match progresses.
India vs England 2nd T20I Pitch Report
The pitch 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 the spinners get some assistance as the game goes on.
India vs England 2nd T20I Weather Forecast
As per 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. Temperatures are hovering around 20°C. Conditions will remain mostly overcast.
India vs England 2nd T20I: Records and stats at the Venue
The iconic venue has hosted 13 men's T20Is so far. 6 of the 13 matches have been won chasing, four matches have been won batting first, and three have ended in no result. Recent results have also shown that the surface has become more batting-friendly.
At Old Trafford, Manchester, the average first-innings total in men's T20 Internationals typically ranges between 155 and 170 runs. In contrast, the average second-innings score is between 120 and 140 runs, suggesting that chasing sides have often found batting more challenging at the venue.
India vs England 2nd T20I Highest Team Total at the Venue
The highest team total at this venue was produced by England as they displayed one of the greatest batting performances in men's T20I history at Old Trafford, Manchester, on 12 September 2025, smashing 304/2 in 20 overs. Phil Salt played a knock of 141* off 60 deliveries, and Buttler scored 83 runs.
India vs England 2nd T20I Lowest Team Total at the Venue
The lowest total scored at this venue is by New Zealand when they failed to chase the target of 199 runs, as they were bowled out for 103 runs against England back in September 2023. Gus Atkinson picked four wickets.
India vs England 2nd T20I Pitch Report Verdict
The Old Trafford surface in Manchester is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. A first-innings total in the range of 180–195 should be competitive, although anything above 200 will put the chasing side under significant pressure.
The toss might be crucial, with captains preferring to bowl first if conditions suit seamers early on. However, the impact of dew is often modest in Manchester; thus, it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the second innings.
