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IND vs ENG 2nd T20I: The Indian cricket team is currently on a challenging tour of England, where an exciting five-match T20 series (India tour of England 2026) is underway. The first match of the series, held at Chester-le-Street, unfortunately fell victim to rain and ended without a result. Now, cricket fans have their eyes set on the second T20 encounter scheduled for Saturday, July 4, at Manchester's historic Old Trafford ground.
Although Team India has played numerous T20 matches at venues across the globe, the 'Men in Blue' have a brief yet fascinating history at this Manchester ground. Let’s take a look at India's T20 record at Old Trafford.
India’s T20I History and Record at Manchester
The Indian team has played only two T20 International matches at this venue so far. Despite the low number of games, India has experienced some magnificent and memorable moments here that have gone down in cricketing history. India's win-loss record at this ground stands level at 1-1.
2011: Rahul Dravid’s Iconic T20I Debut and Farewell Match
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India played its first T20 match at this venue on August 31, 2011. This match turned out to be both the debut and the final T20 International of legendary player Rahul Dravid's career. Dravid surprised everyone with his aggressive batting in this contest, making headlines by hitting three consecutive sixes off England bowler Samit Patel. However, the Indian team suffered a six-wicket defeat in this thrilling encounter.
2018: KL Rahul’s Spectacular Century and Kuldeep Yadav’s 5-Wicket Haul
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Almost seven years later, on July 3, 2018, Team India took the field for its second match at this venue. This match was completely dominated by India. In the first innings, 'Chinaman' bowler Kuldeep Yadav bowled brilliantly, claiming a five-wicket haul. Subsequently, while chasing the target, KL Rahul scored a memorable and explosive century, enabling India to easily achieve the target set by England and register a magnificent 8-wicket victory.
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India’s Overall T20I Stats and Results at Old Trafford, Manchester
The table below provides an overview of India's performance in Manchester:
| Matches | Won | Lost | NR | 1st Match | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 31 August 2011 (Loss) | 3 July 2018 (Win) |
India vs England Head-to-Head T20I Match Results at Manchester
| VS | Date | Result | Margin | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 31 August 2011 | Loss | 6 wickets | Rahul Dravid's only T20I and 3 consecutive sixes |
| England | 3 July 2018 | Win | 8 wickets | Kuldeep Yadav's 5-wicket haul and KL Rahul's century |
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