IND vs ENG 2nd T20 Pitch Report: England (ENG) and India (IND) will face each other in the second T20I match at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Saturday, July 4. The series is currently level at 0-0. Let us take a look at the pitch report for the IND vs ENG second T20 match.
IND vs ENG (England vs India) Match Details
| Match | England vs India (IND vs ENG) |
| Series | India tour of England, 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, 4th July 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) |
| Venue | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
IND vs ENG Match Previews
In the first T20I, Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first. Abhishek Sharma and the captain scored impressive half-centuries, while Shivam Dube played a brief but impactful innings to help the team reach a total of 189/7. Saqib Mahmood claimed three wickets and emerged as the standout bowler. Persistent rain forced the umpires to call off the match, denying England the opportunity to bat.
The second T20I also promises to be an exciting contest. England boasts a strong batting lineup with several players capable of dominating the series. However, India possesses a formidable spin attack that could trouble the opposition batters, especially if the pitch offers assistance to the spinners.
IND vs ENG Emirates Old Trafford Pitch Report
ENG vs IND Match Pitch Report: The pitch for today's second T20I between India and England at Manchester's Emirates Old Trafford looks dry, hard, and excellent for batting, though weather conditions could add an interesting strategic dimension to the game.
The ball is expected to come onto the bat nicely. The hard surface and very fast outfield will allow stroke-makers to play their shots freely.
Matches have been played at this venue recently, but the groundstaff has prepared a fresh pitch for this contest. A light covering of green grass has been left on the surface to maintain the pitch's quality.
Fast bowlers who hit the deck hard will benefit from the extra carry and bounce available here, especially during the powerplay.
- Average first-innings score: 155–170 runs
- Average second-innings score: 120–140 runs
Emirates Old Trafford Records and Stats In T20I
| Total matches: | 20 | |
| Batting first won: | 7 | |
| Bowling first won: | 10 | |
| No Result: | 0 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 161 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 132 | |
| Highest Total: | 304/2 | |
| Lowest Total: | 103/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 199/5 | |
| Lowest score defended: | 150/3 |
ENG vs IND: Weather forecast for Manchester
According to the latest forecast by the Met Office, there is only a 10% chance of rain at Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 4. This means significant rain interruptions are unlikely during the second T20I match between England and India. Cloudy skies and pleasant temperatures are expected throughout the day.
The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM local time), with the toss taking place at 6:30 PM IST (2:00 PM local time). Although the probability of rain rises to around 30% in the evening (around 8:00 PM local time), only light rain is predicted, and the match is expected to be played in full.
