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England vs India, ENG vs IND 2026, Today Match Prediction
ENG vs IND Win Probability
Toss Winner - India won the toss and choose to bat first
England beat India by 4 wickets
India have won their last two T20Is at Old Trafford, including a six-wicket victory in 2025 and a comfortable chase in the 2018 series.
- Old Trafford has hosted 10 T20 Internationals, with the average first-innings score of 181.
- England's Adil Rashid has been in exceptional, disciplined form, snatching 15 wickets across his last 10 appearances with a highly restrictive economy rate of 8.12 and a strike rate of 15.46.
- Abhishek Sharma has now become the fastest batter to reach 100 T20I sixes by deliveries faced, achieving the record in 789 deliveries.
India are our picks for the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | India tour of England, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 20.2°C|Overcast |
ENG vs IND Live Prediction
ENG vs IND Match Prediction & Analysis
England square off against India in the 2nd T20I of India's tour of England 2026 at Old Trafford. With the opening match of this highly anticipated 5-match bilateral series being washed out by persistent rain, both powerhouses head into Manchester with the series standing balanced evenly at 0-0.
Both sides will be eager to break the deadlock. India will look to build on their batting momentum, while England will hope their bowlers can replicate the discipline they showed in the opening match. With the forecast clear and the pitch expected to offer true bounce, a high-scoring contest is on the cards.
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England's bowling was the standout feature of the abandoned opener. Saqib Mahmood, recalled to the squad after missing the T20 World Cup, was exceptional with figures of 3/33 in four overs. Adil Rashid (1/39) and Sam Curran (1/25) provided solid support, while Luke Wood kept the scoring in check.
The batting lineup, however, remains untested in this series. Harry Brook, leading England for the first time in a home bilateral series, will be the key man. He has 1,296 T20I runs at a strike rate of 154.10, but his record against India is modest: just 178 runs in 10 innings at an average of 17.80.
Jacob Bethell, who smashed a sensational 105 off 48 balls against India in the T20 World Cup semi-final, will be the dangerman. Phil Salt and Jos Buttler provide experience at the top, while the middle order features Will Jacks and Liam Dawson.
At Old Trafford, where the pitch has historically offered true bounce, England will back themselves to post a competitive total. The return of Jofra Archer, fully fit after managing his workload, adds a dimension to the bowling attack.
Key Players: Philip Salt, Jacob Bethell, Adil Rashid
England Predicted Playing XI:
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Harry Brook(c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood
England Key Players From Previous Game Of India tour of England, 2026
England Actual Playing XI:
Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Liam Dawson, Sam Curran, Philip Salt, Jos Buttler, Tom Banton, Josh Tongue, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
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India's batting clicked in the opening match. Abhishek Sharma, opening the innings, was in punishing form as he raced to a 20-ball fifty before falling for 59 off 24. Shreyas Iyer, leading the side for the first time in a full series, anchored the innings with a composed 68 off 42, his ninth T20I half-century. Shivam Dube's finishing role was the third positive – his unbeaten 42 off 21, featuring three sixes and two fours, gave India the late acceleration they needed.
The concerns, however, are mounting around Sanju Samson. The wicketkeeper-batter has now managed just 6 runs in his last three T20I innings, and his away record continues to trouble him. Calls for the inclusion of 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are growing louder. Tilak Varma, the vice-captain, will be expected to provide stability in the middle order.
The bowling attack will be led by Arshdeep Singh, who recently became India's leading T20I wicket-taker, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal's tally of 96 wickets. He will be partnered by Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna, with Axar Patel and Washington Sundar providing spin options. Varun Chakravarthy's availability bolsters the spin attack.
Key Players: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Arshdeep Singh
India Predicted Playing XI:
Sanju Samson/ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
India Key Players From Previous Game Of India tour of England, 2026
India Actual Playing XI:
Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Manchester on Saturday evening is for clear skies with a temperature of 17-19°C, humidity at 60-70% and light south-westerly winds. Unlike the Chester-le-Street washout, there is no rain expected, and a full 20-over contest is all but guaranteed.
ENG vs IND Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
Old Trafford has generally been a balanced T20 venue, although chasing teams have enjoyed slightly more success over the years. Of the 10 T20Is played here, six have been won by the side batting second compared to four by teams setting a target. The average first-innings score stands at 181, suggesting batters have often stayed in the contest because of the quick outfield. The surface can become a batting paradise on its day, as England's record-breaking 304/2 against South Africa in 2025 showed. Pace bowlers usually get early movement under Manchester's overcast conditions, while spinners often become effective once the pitch begins to slow during the middle overs.
Toss: To Bowl
Six of the 10 T20Is played at Old Trafford have been won by the side chasing. This indicates that the venue favors the side batting second. The team that wins the toss is hence likely to field first in this game.
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Winning Prediction
A strong batting effort in the opening game has given India plenty of confidence heading into this contest. Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, and Shivam Dube have all started the series well and are scoring runs freely. Sanju Samson's form is one area India would want to improve, although the batting order has enough quality to make up for it. England can count on home conditions, and their bowlers made a good impression in the opener. Saqib Mahmood picked up three wickets, while Adil Rashid once again looked dangerous with his leg-spin. India, though, have won their last two T20Is at Old Trafford, and the depth in their batting gives them a slight edge. Expect them to post another solid total before defending it successfully in the second innings.
India are our picks for the winners of this match.
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