England vs India 4th T20 Pitch Report: The fourth T20I of England's tour of India (2026) will be played between India and England at the Bristol County Ground in Bristol, England. The match is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM IST. Let us find out more about today's fourth T20 match.
ENG vs IND (England vs India) Match Details
| Match | England vs India (IND vs ENG) |
| Series | India tour of England, 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, 9th July 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 PM (IST) - 04:30 PM (GMT) |
| Venue | Bristol County Ground, Bristol, England |
IND vs ENG Match Previews
England has established an unassailable 2-0 lead. They won the second and third matches, while the first match was abandoned due to rain after just one innings.
The Harry Brook-led team batted first on a bouncy pitch in Nottingham and posted a total of 201 for 7. Phil Salt anchored the innings with a knock of 70 off 44 balls, supported by Jos Buttler’s 36 and Sam Curran’s unbeaten 41. Prince Yadav was the most successful bowler for India, claiming 2 wickets for 30 runs.
India was bowled out for 76 in their innings; this 125-run defeat was their heaviest in terms of runs. Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue wreaked havoc, combining to take seven wickets; India lost four wickets in the powerplay alone and could not recover from that setback.
ENG vs IND Bristol County Ground Pitch Report
IND vs ENG Match Pitch Report: The Bristol pitch is generally a flat track offering consistent bounce. The ball comes onto the bat very well, allowing batters to trust the pace and play shots 'on the rise' right from the start.
A distinctive feature of this ground is its dimensions; the square boundaries are relatively short, making it easier for power-hitters to clear the ropes and often resulting in high-scoring matches.
Although the pitch heavily favors batters, fast bowlers do get some assistance in the opening overs. Overcast skies or atmospheric moisture can provide swing and extra bounce for bowlers operating with the new ball. However, once the ball loses its shine, bowlers must rely significantly on variations—such as cutters and slower balls—to avoid conceding big shots.
Due to the short boundaries, it is usually difficult for spinners to keep the run rate in check. They need to vary their pace and length to bowl defensively and avoid becoming easy targets for the batters.
- Average first-innings score: 158
- Average second-innings score: 141
Bristol County Ground Records and Stats In T20I
| Total matches: | 21 | |
| Batting first won: | 10 | |
| Bowling first won: | 11 | |
| No Result: | 0 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 159 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 142 | |
| Highest Total: | 234/6 | |
| Lowest Total: | 89/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 201/3 | |
| Lowest score defended: | 139/5 |
ENG vs IND: Weather forecast for Bristol
There is good news regarding the weather for India; the chances of rain in Bristol today are very low. At the time of the toss, the temperature will be around 32°C, and no rain is expected. Wind speed will be 10 km/h, which comes as a relief for the batsmen. However, there is a possibility of rain during the second innings, though the probability is only 5 percent. The temperature may drop to 28°C, but winds will remain light.
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