Rain Disrupts First T20I as India and England Prepare for Second Match

The first T20I between India and England ended in disappointment as rain forced an abandonment. Despite a strong batting performance from India, the match could not be completed. The second T20I is scheduled for July 4, 2026, at Old Trafford, Manchester. Fans can look forward to watching the match live on Star Sports and JioHotstar. Both teams are eager to secure a win in this five-match series, making the upcoming game crucial for establishing an early lead.

By Narendra Chaudhary | Jul 4, 2026, 00:03 IST

Match Overview

The opening T20I between India and England was called off due to rain, despite a promising start from the Indian batting lineup in Chester-le-Street. Unlike his previous choices to field first in the T20Is against Ireland, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bat first this time. However, the team faced early setbacks as opener Sanju Samson and No. 3 Ishan Kishan were dismissed in the second over. Abhishek Sharma then took charge, scoring a remarkable century with a flurry of boundaries at the Riverside Ground. Alongside Iyer, who also made a significant contribution with a half-century, all-rounder Shivam Dube's explosive 42 runs off just 21 balls propelled India to a total of 189/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Unfortunately, the weather thwarted England's attempt to chase down the target. The second match of the five-match series is now eagerly anticipated, with both teams looking to gain an early advantage.

India Vs England 2nd T20I: Key Information

When is the 2nd T20I Scheduled?

The second T20I between India and England is set to take place on July 4, 2026. The remaining matches in the series are scheduled for July 7, 9, and 11.

Venue for the 2nd T20I

This match will be hosted at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Match Timing

The game will commence at 10:00 PM IST.

Broadcast Information

Fans can catch the live broadcast of the series on the Star Sports Network, specifically on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD.

Live Streaming Options

Viewers can also stream the match live via the JioHotstar app and website.

Team Squads

India Squad

Shreyas Iyer (C), Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prince Yadav, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakaravarthy

England Squad

Harry Brook (C), Jos Buttler, Philip Salt, Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Jordan Cox, James Coles, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker

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