England vs India Today's Match Prediction, 2nd T20I - Who will win today’s match?
Harry Brook and Shreyas Iyer at the toss (Source: ECB)
Published - 03 Jul 2026, 03:17 PM• Read time - 12 mins
After the disappointment of a washed‑out opener at Chester‑le‑Street, England and India are set to lock horns again in the second T20I at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Saturday, July 4.
England showed plenty of promise with the ball in the first game. Saqib Mahmood and Sam Curran tested India’s batters with probing spells, though their spinners looked off‑colour and will be eager to make amends in Manchester.
For India, the spotlight is firmly on their batting. Sanju Samson’s struggles continue, with scores of 5, 0, and 1 in his last three innings. His place is under pressure, especially with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waiting in the wings for an opportunity. Ishan Kishan too is searching for runs, having managed just 1 and 12 in Ireland before a duck in the opener against the Three Lions following a mix‑up with Abhishek Sharma.
ENG vs IND Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Saturday, July 4 | England vs India | 2nd T20I | Old Trafford, Manchester | 2:30 PM |
Old Trafford Venue Stats (T20I)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 13 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 4 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 6 |
| No Result | 3 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 167 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 131 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 304/2 (20) by England vs South Africa, 2025 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 103/10 (13.5) by New Zealand vs England, 2023 |
| Highest Score Chased | 196 [199/5 in 19.1 overs] by England vs Pakistan, 2020 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 190 by Pakistan vs England, 2020 |
Old Trafford Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Average | Average |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement/turn | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Decent |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the new ball | Middle Overs |
ENG vs IND Head-to-Head record (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 |
| England | 12 |
| India | 18 |
| No result | 1 |
England vs India Predicted Playing 11
England (ENG):
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood
India (IND):
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
Players to watch out for in ENG vs IND:
Ishan Kishan (IND):
Ishan Kishan is the new No. 1-ranked batter in the ICC Men's T20I rankings and has already seen a fairly quiet phase, having not contributed substantially in any of his last three outings for the Men in Blue. Ishan would be desperate to break free of his lean run.
Harry Brook (ENG):
Harry Brook was unfortunate not to get a hit-out in the middle in the T20I series opener as rain came lashing down before the start of the second innings. The England captain is the backbone of the batting line-up and can be the biggest thorn in India's path to winning the series.
Today's Match Prediction: England to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.