India vs England 2nd T20I today match at Old Trafford, Manchester — live playing 11 updates, head-to-head stats, pitch report, and Dream11 prediction for July 4, 2026.
India face England in today’s IND vs ENG match, the second T20I of a five-match series, at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, July 4, 2026 (1:30 PM local / 2:30 PM BST / 6:00 PM IST). The series opener at Chester-le-Street was abandoned after rain wiped out England’s chase, leaving both sides hungry to get on the board.
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Ind vs ENG T20I Match Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | 2nd T20I, India tour of England 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, July 4, 2026 |
| Venue | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Time | 1:30 PM local / 6:00 PM IST |
| India captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| England captain | Harry Brook |
What Happened in the 1st T20I
Only India’s innings was completed at Chester-le-Street before the weather closed in. India posted 189/7, built on half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and captain Shreyas Iyer, with a brisk cameo from Shivam Dube lifting the total in the closing overs. For England, Saqib Mahmood was the most economical bowler, picking up three wickets, while Luke Wood leaked runs and could make way for the returning Jofra Archer at Old Trafford.
Pitch Report & Rain Alert
Old Trafford has a reputation as one of the more weather-affected venues in England, and forecasts for Manchester this weekend point to a moderate chance of showers around the ground.
⚠️ RAIN ALERT: Manchester has seen an unsettled pattern through the week, and there is a real possibility of interruptions on Saturday. Fantasy impact: if the match is reduced, batting points shrink fast — lean toward all-rounders and bowlers who can bank points in fewer overs rather than top-order batters who need time to build an innings.
The Old Trafford surface traditionally offers something for pacers with the new ball and turns further as the game progresses, so expect both sides to lean on their spin options in the middle overs.
Confirmed/Probable Playing 11
India (probable): Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk)/Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma (vc), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana
England (probable): Harry Brook (c), Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood
Players to Watch
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
The 15-year-old is still waiting for his international debut after topping the IPL 2026 run charts. His inclusion would be the standout selection call for India at Old Trafford, and every playing-XI update in this match is being watched closely because of him.
Sanju Samson
Samson is under real pressure to convert starts into a match-defining innings, with Sooryavanshi’s presence in the squad adding to the competition for the keeper-batter slots alongside Ishan Kishan.
Harry Brook
England’s captain leads a batting-strong side and will want a response after a bruising Test series loss to New Zealand that preceded Ben Stokes’ international retirement.
Jofra Archer
Archer is in line to replace the expensive Luke Wood and adds serious pace to an England attack that also carries Saqib Mahmood and Adil Rashid.
Stats & Head-to-Head
India go into this match having lost their most recent T20I series 2-0 to Ireland, while England are searching for form after their Test setback against New Zealand. This is the second meeting of a five-match series where the first game produced no result, so the head-to-head record for this tour currently reads 0-0 with one no-result.
Win Probability
khelworld.in’s read: England start this one as 55% favourites, based on home conditions at Old Trafford, a deep and experienced batting order featuring Buttler, Salt and Brook, and India’s recent dip in T20I form against Ireland. India’s counter is a settled top order in Abhishek Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, both of whom already have runs on the board this series.
Dream11 Prediction — India vs England 2nd T20I
Captain pick: Shreyas Iyer — set the tone with the bat in the series opener and leads the side.
Vice-captain pick: Harry Brook — England’s most consistent batting threat across formats.
🎯 Differential Pick for Grand League
Tom Banton could be a low-ownership pick if he’s promoted up the order — his strike rate at the top makes him a genuine difference-maker if England go aggressive early.
Where to Watch
The India vs England T20I series is being broadcast internationally, including Willow TV in the US and Fox Sports/Kayo in Australia. Check your regional broadcaster for the exact channel showing the Old Trafford fixture.
FAQs
Q1. When is the India vs England 2nd T20I?
Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Old Trafford, Manchester.
Q2. What time does the match start?
1:30 PM local time (2:30 PM BST / 6:00 PM IST).
Q3. Who won the 1st T20I?
No result — rain prevented England’s chase after India posted 189/7.
Q4. Has Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his debut yet?
Not yet as of the 2nd T20I; his inclusion remains a talking point for every playing XI announcement.
Q5. Who is favourite to win the 2nd T20I?
England hold a narrow edge on home conditions, though India’s top-order form keeps this closely contested.
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