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England vs India, 2nd T20I, India tour of England, 2026

England vs India, 2nd T20I, India tour of England, 2026

The 2nd T20I of India’s tour of England (2026) is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

Match Details & Timings

The match effectively became the series opener after the 1st T20I at Chester-le-Street was washed out due to rain after India scored 189/7.

Team Squads with their playing role 

Here are the official T20I squads and player roles for both teams in the ongoing India tour of England (2026).

India T20I Squad

The Indian contingent is led by newly-appointed skipper Shreyas Iyer, balancing an aggressive batting core with dynamic young spin options.

India T20I Squad

Official India T20I squad led by captain Shreyas Iyer

India T20I Squad

#PlayerRole
1Shreyas Iyer (C)Top-order Batter
2Tilak Varma (VC)Batting All-rounder
3Abhishek SharmaBatting All-rounder
4Vaibhav SooryavanshiTop-order Batter
5Suryansh ShedgeBatting All-rounder
6Sanju SamsonWicketkeeper-Batter
7Ishan KishanWicketkeeper-Batter
8Axar PatelAll-rounder
9Shivam DubeAll-rounder
10Washington SundarBowling All-rounder
11Arshdeep SinghBowler
12Harshit RanaBowler
13Ravi BishnoiBowler
14Varun ChakravarthyBowler
15Prasidh KrishnaBowler
16Prince YadavBowler
Note: Nitish Kumar Reddy was initially named in the squad but was later withdrawn from the tour.

England T20I Squad

The England’s team, captained by Harry Brook, features an explosive lineup loaded with multiple wicketkeeping choices and pace options.

England T20I Squad

Official England T20I squad led by captain Harry Brook

England T20I Squad

#PlayerRole
1Harry Brook (C)Middle-order Batter
2Jos ButtlerWicketkeeper-Batter
3Phil SaltWicketkeeper-Batter
4Tom BantonWicketkeeper-Batter
5Jordan CoxWicketkeeper-Batter
6Sam CurranAll-rounder
7Will JacksBatting All-rounder
8Jacob BethellBatting All-rounder
9Liam DawsonAll-rounder
10James ColesAll-rounder
11Rehan AhmedBowling All-rounder
12Adil RashidBowler
13Jofra ArcherBowler
14Saqib MahmoodBowler
15Luke WoodBowler
16Josh TongueBowler
17Sonny BakerBowler

Today’s Match Prediction

India vs England Winning Percentage

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Match: India vs England, 2nd T20I
Series: India Tour of England 2026
Format: T20 International (T20I)
India Winning Chances: 53.0%
England Winning Chances: 47.0%

Prediction Analysis:
Based on pre-match analytics and recent form, India enter the 2nd T20I as slight favourites. Most prediction models place India’s winning probability between 51% and 55%. Using the midpoint of those projections, India hold an estimated 53% chance of victory, while England are given approximately 47%.

Both teams are evenly matched with strong batting line-ups and quality bowling attacks, making this one of the most competitive fixtures of the series. The outcome is likely to be decided by key moments in the powerplay and death overs.

Overall T20I Head-to-Head Record

In overall men’s T20 Internationals, India holds the head-to-head advantage over England with 18 wins to England’s 12 out of 31 total matches played.

The most recent encounter between the two teams was the 1st T20I of the ongoing July 2026 bilateral series, which ended in a No Result (abandoned due to rain) after India scored 189/7 in the first innings.

India vs England T20I Head-to-Head Records

India
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England
31
Matches Played
31
18
Matches Won
12
12
Matches Lost
18
0
Ties
0
1
No Result (NR)
1
58.1%
Win Percentage
38.7%
Head-to-Head Summary: India and England have faced each other 31 times in T20 Internationals. India lead the rivalry with 18 victories, while England have won 12 matches. One match ended with no result, and there have been no tied games. With a win percentage of 58.1%, India hold a slight historical advantage heading into this contest.

Weather Forecast

Match Weather Forecast

Temperature
21°C
Sky Condition
Mostly Cloudy with Light Rain
Rain Chance
10–20%
Match Outlook
Minor Delays Possible
Game Impact: The weather forecast for Manchester on Saturday, July 4, 2026 indicates mostly overcast skies throughout the match, with a 10% to 20% chance of light rain. A complete washout is unlikely, but passing drizzles may briefly interrupt play, similar to the delays experienced during the opening T20I.

2:00 PM (Match Start): Mostly cloudy, 21°C, 10% chance of precipitation.
3:00 PM: Light rain, 21°C, 20% chance of precipitation.
4:00 PM: Light rain, 21°C, 20% chance of precipitation.
5:00 PM: Light rain, 21°C, 20% chance of precipitation.
6:00 PM (Match End): Mostly cloudy, 21°C, 10% chance of precipitation.

Match Conditions: Cool temperatures around 21°C and cloudy skies should provide balanced conditions for both batters and bowlers. Although brief showers are possible, extended rain interruptions are not expected.

Match Outlook: The forecast favors a near-complete game, with only a slight possibility of short rain delays during the middle overs.
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Disclaimer: The author provides this prediction based on analysis, research, and personal opinion. This content is for informational purposes only. Use it as a guide and make your own decisions before betting or drawing conclusions.