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England
Projected
182–210
India
Projected
195–225
England vs India (4th T20I) at County Ground on 9 Jul 2026: our model leans India at 58% on a flat / batting surface, with a projected first-innings total of 195–225.
At a glance
AI overview
India get the nod at 58% in this 4th T20I, with England at 42%. It is a modest lean, not a lock.
The India tour of England, 2026 reaches match 4 of 8 when England face India in a T20I at County Ground. It is listed for Thursday 9 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. County Ground is one of the smaller English grounds, where short boundaries reward clean hitting, so we expect a flat / batting surface with a first-innings score around 195–225 for India and 182–210 for England.
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.
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Win probability
England 42%, India 58%. The modest gap leaves room for an upset.
Model lean
India
58% to win · 16-point gap
The split comes from batting, pace and spin ratings for both teams, adjusted for County Ground and England's home conditions. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.
On a true surface, India's batting depth gets the extra weight in the model.
The toss can shift this by a few points either way, so check the split again once the captains have spoken.
Impact names
Four names our model expects to move this match on flat / batting conditions.
England
Batter
Phil Salt
Top-order firepower
England
All-rounder
Sam Curran
Finisher with the ball in hand
India
Batter
Virat Kohli
Boundary-hitter on a true pitch
India
Fast bowler
Mohammed Shami
Death-overs specialist
These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed selection. Check the official team announcement close to the toss.
Scoreboard model
Projected runs for each phase of the 20-over innings, followed by the cumulative over-by-over curve.
| Phase | England | India |
|---|---|---|
| PowerplayOvers 1–6 | 54–62 | 58–66 |
| Middle oversOvers 7–15 | 71–81 | 76–87 |
| Death oversOvers 16–20 | 57–67 | 61–72 |
| First innings | 182–210 | 195–225 |
Overs bowled
After 6 overs
ENG 58IND 62
After 15 overs
ENG 134IND 143
After 20 overs
ENG 197IND 209
Ranges cover roughly a normal spread of outcomes for County Ground. A collapse or a big partnership can sit well outside them.
Team details
Both sides lean on their batting depth, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the big overs better.
England come in with an aggressive, front-foot batting group and a pace attack that likes helpful conditions. In this T20I, their batting depth is their strongest suit.
County Ground suits their batters. Familiar home conditions help their planning. Their key question is how they handle India's batting depth.
India come in with a deep batting order, high-quality spin and a pace attack that peaks with the new ball. In this T20I, their batting depth is their strongest suit.
County Ground suits their batters. Their key question is how they handle England's batting depth.
County Ground is one of the smaller English grounds, where short boundaries reward clean hitting. Our surface tag for this match is flat / batting, with a scoring index of 4 out of 5.
Batting looks easier early, so the side that wins the powerplay tends to hold the edge.
Summer cloud is common, and a damp start can bring seam and swing before the surface flattens.
Venue: County Ground, Bristol. Surface tags are editorial estimates and can change on the day.
Market guide
The markets most followers look at for England vs India, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.
A straight pick on which team wins. In limited-overs cricket there are two outcomes, plus a tie or no result.
Model split: England 42%, India 58%.
How this market worksA market on the coin toss that settles before play starts.
Toss lean is to bowl first on this surface.
How this market worksA session-style line on how many runs a side scores in the first 6 overs.
England 54–62, India 58–66.
How this market worksOver-or-under lines on a side's final first-innings score.
England 182–210, India 195–225.
How this market worksPicks the leading run-scorer or wicket-taker for a team or the match.
Phil Salt and Sam Curran are on our watchlist for England.
How this market worksPrices move ball by ball with wickets, run rate and required rate.
England usually see the biggest swing if they take early wickets.
How this market worksBetting tips
Practical points to check before you act. None of these is a guarantee.
Read the surface before the toss
County Ground is tagged flat / batting. Expect scores at or above the ground average once batters are set.
Wait for the toss
The lean is to bowl first. If a captain does the opposite, treat it as new information and check the split again before you act.
Trade the powerplay and the death overs separately
Our projection puts the powerplay at 54–62 for England and 58–66 for India, and the death overs at 57–67 and 61–72.
Check the team news
Playing XIs are announced close to the toss. A missing key player, such as Phil Salt or Virat Kohli, moves this model by several points.
Set a limit first
Decide what you can afford before the match starts and stop when you reach it. No model, tip or past result guarantees an outcome.
The case for this match
England keep it interesting
India are ahead at 58%, but England have enough in their batting depth to make the market move quickly.
Match 4 of 8 in the India tour of England
Series context shapes selection and tactics. Results earlier in the series give a clearer read on form and combinations.
Flat / batting conditions add an edge
On a flat / batting surface the big overs tend to carry the most information, so live markets can move quickly.
Depth of markets
A T20I at County Ground normally carries match odds, toss, session runs and player markets, so you can follow one game several ways.
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Answers
Our model leans India at 58% against England at 42%, a modest lean. It is based on team ratings and conditions at County Ground, and it is not a guarantee.
County Ground is one of the smaller English grounds, where short boundaries reward clean hitting. We tag it flat / batting with a scoring index of 4 out of 5. Batting looks easier early, so the side that wins the powerplay tends to hold the edge.
Our model projects England at 182–210 and India at 195–225 for the first-innings total. Treat these as ranges, not promises.
The lean is to bowl first. Most captains chase on a true surface because they can pace the innings to a target.
It is listed for Thursday 9 July 2026, with a scheduled start of 19:30 IST, at County Ground, Bristol. Cricket schedules in our source list a date window for each series, so this day is a planning date. Confirm the exact day with the host board before you plan around it.
Our watchlist has Phil Salt (England, top-order firepower), Sam Curran (England, finisher with the ball in hand), Virat Kohli (India, boundary-hitter on a true pitch), Mohammed Shami (India, death-overs specialist). These are reference names and not confirmed selections. The playing XI is announced close to the toss.
England play at home, which our model counts as a small edge because they know the surface and conditions.
A T20I gives each side 20 overs. The powerplay and death overs carry most of the swing.
No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.
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