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The first T20 match between India and England was washed out due to rain. In the first game, the Men in Blue won the toss and elected to bat first; They made a good score of 189 runs, with Shreyas Iyer scoring his first half-century as India captain and Abhishek Sharma also scoring a half-century. However, drizzle continued after the first innings and the match was abandoned.
India vs England 2nd T20 match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 4 at the prestigious Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Shreyas Iyer and his boys will be hoping that rain does not pose any problem over 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
Before the England series, India surprisingly lost a series to Ireland. Shreyas Iyer did not have a good start as a captain, as Lorcan Tucker’s inexperienced Irish team completely defeated the Men in Blue and won the series 2–0. Earlier, cricketers and experts made many criticisms about the team combination played by him.
On the other hand, England lost the Test series against New Zealand and looked a bit weak in the last game too, as this match was a few days after the end of the Test series. However, Harry Brook and his team will be looking to regain some momentum in the upcoming game as they look to take the lead by winning the second match.
India vs England 2nd T20 match details
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match: India vs England, 2nd T20I
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series: India tour of England 2026
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date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
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Time: 9:30 PM IST
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venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
- live streaming: JioHotstar (OTT) and Sony Sports Network (Television)
India vs England 2nd T20I Team News
The India national cricket team has announced the squad, with Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of the T20I series against England due to a left quadriceps injury. In his place, batting all-rounder Suryansh Shedge has been included in the team. Vaibhav Suryavanshi may make his much-awaited debut, Sanju Samson is struggling with form.
For the Three Lions, fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue were rested for the T20 opener; One of them is expected to return for the second T20 match. Archer is a strong contender for a place in the team on the bouncy pitch of Manchester. 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 Jacques, Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethel, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.
India: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Verma, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Varun Chakraborty.
India vs England 2nd T20 match pitch report
The ground in the second T20I between India and England at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester is generally a belter that favors the batsmen, but it also offers bounce and early swing for the fast bowlers. The surface generally plays true, allowing batsmen to hit the line and score big runs.
Historically, chasing under lights has been advantageous, but as the game progresses, spinners can often provide considerable turn. The captain who wins the toss will want to bowl first, as the last three T20 matches at this venue have been won by the team bowling first.
India vs England 2nd T20 match weather report
1st T20I abandoned due to rain; However, in the second T20I, there are some chances, as according to AccuWeather, there is a 25% chance of rain on match day in Manchester.
There is a possibility of rain in the early morning, which should clear well before kick-off, so fans can expect a full 20-over match. The temperature is hovering around 20 degrees Celsius. It will be mostly cloudy with moderate breeze, so new ball bowlers will get something to do with the surface.
India vs England 2nd T20 match head-to-head record
India has outperformed England in overall T20 International record, winning 18 out of 31 matches. England has won 12 matches, while one match was lost due to rain. The Men in Blue will look to continue their dominance over the home team.
The last 10 T20 matches have also been one-sided in favor of Shreyas Iyer’s team, as they have won 7 and England have won just 3 matches. In T20 Internationals played on English soil, England hold a slight lead of 5-4 over India out of the total 9 matches played.
Main matches worth watching in India vs England 2nd T20 match
Abhishek Sharma vs Joffra Archer: Abhishek Sharma is in great form. The India opener has scored two half-centuries in his last three innings. Despite slipping to second place in the ICC men’s T20I batting rankings, he has been in good form.
Joffra Archer missed the first T20 match due to workload management. The fast bowler also bowled brilliantly in the England vs New Zealand series and in the Tata Indian Premier League for Rajasthan Royals (RR), and finished as the leading wicket-taker for the franchise with 25 wickets. The battle between Archer and Abhishek will be a classic, both play aggressive cricket.
Harry Brook vs Varun Chakraborty: Harry Brook has been vital for England in the middle overs as he has been the best batsman for the Three Lions under the new buzzball era; He has played important innings for the team in all formats.
Varun Chakravarthy, who did not play in the T20I series against Ireland while recovering from injury, will be key in the middle overs in this game. Chakraborty had a good IPL season. Brook vs Chakravarthy is one of the most talked about tactical battles in modern T20 cricket.
Ishan Kishan vs Adil Rashid: With his stellar performances ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, Ishan Kishan is currently the No. 1 T20I batsman. Since his return, he has been the best batsman for the team in the T20I format.
Adil Rashid has been England’s most reliable spinner, taking 15 wickets in his last 10 T20 matches. His performance in the first game was not the best, as he took just one wicket for 39 runs. His battle with Kishan will be worth watching, as the southpaw was unfortunately run out in the first game.
Players worth watching in India vs England 2nd T20 match
England
Jacob Bethel: Jacob Bethel has been struggling for form, but he could be a player to keep an eye on as he scored a century the last time these two teams played a full match.
Joffra Archer: Archer will look to take wickets with the new ball and demolish the top order of India’s batting order as he has been consistent in taking wickets with the new ball.
Will Jacques: Jack will be important for the team as his bowling will be very important in the middle overs as India has many left-handed batsmen. He will also have to contribute with the bat in the death overs.
India
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The southpaw could be making his debut and would look to perform aggressively from the first ball as he has been doing in IPL 2026. He has also been in amazing form for the List A team, scoring 94 off 39 in the tri-series final.
Tilak Verma: Tilak Verma’s condition looks bad for the last three matches; He has played only one big innings. The Team India vice-captain will look to perform in the upcoming game and is definitely a player to watch.
Harshit Rana: Rana made a brilliant comeback into the team after injury and bowled well in the T20 series against Ireland. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, he has looked different since the time he played in KKR.
India vs England 2nd T20 Match Free Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
Fans in India can watch the India vs England match live on Sony Sports Network on television. Live streaming will be available on Jio Hotstar app and website. This difference is because the platform has secured exclusive digital streaming rights.
The content is broadcast on the app as part of a sub-licensing agreement with Sony, which has retained the television rights, and the broadcast is scheduled to begin at 8:30 pm, 30 minutes before the toss.
India vs England 2nd T20 Match Prediction
India are favorites to win this game, although their current form suggests otherwise. But he displayed amazing cricket in the first game and destroyed the English bowlers.
The Men in Blue will start the match with a 75% win probability, while England only have a 25% chance. India will take the lead in this match and it is expected that it will also win the series. A large number of fans are expected for the second match of India vs England.