England meet India for match 2 of 8 in the India tour of England, 2026, a T20I at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. It is listed for Saturday 4 July 2026, with the start at 19:30 IST. England have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.
Both sides lean on their batting depth, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the big overs better. Emirates Old Trafford is a ground that starts with pace and bounce and takes turn as the game ages, so we expect a balanced surface with a first-innings score around 162–186 for England and 172–198 for India.
Summer cloud is common, and a damp start can bring seam and swing before the surface flattens. The toss lean is to bowl first. Most captains chase on a true surface because they can pace the innings to a target.