India and England resume hostilities in the second T20I at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.
The opening match of the series was abandoned by rain. There were, however, encouraging signs for India as Abhishek Sharma hit a quickfire 59 and captain Shreyas Iyer composed 68 to lift the tourists to 189 for seven, a marked improvement after their dismal batting displays in Ireland.
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The familiar subplots persist heading into Manchester. Sanju Samson’s wretched run continued with another cheap dismissal, intensifying calls for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was again left out, to finally be handed his long-awaited international debut at some stage in the series.
Weather could once more prove a decisive factor. Old Trafford has long held a reputation as one of England’s most rain-prone international venues, so all eyes will again be on the skies.
The Sporting News takes a look at the latest weather forecast for matchday.
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Manchester weather forecast for England vs India 2nd T20I
Conditions in Manchester look warmer and more settled than at Durham, with high pressure building across England. Expect bright spells through the afternoon, though the odd light shower cannot be ruled out at a notoriously unpredictable venue.
2:00 PM: 21°C (25% chance of rain)
3:00 PM: 22°C (28% chance of rain)
4:00 PM: 22°C (32% chance of rain)
5:00 PM: 21°C (30% chance of rain)
6:00 PM: 20°C (28% chance of rain)
7:00 PM: 19°C (25% chance of rain)
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Chances of rain interrupting play in Manchester
As per the forecasts, there is a low to moderate chance of rain interrupting play in Manchester on Saturday afternoon. The warmer, high-pressure spell offers genuine hope of a full game, though the ground’s damp reputation means nothing can be taken for granted.
What happens if England vs India 2nd T20I is stopped by rain?
If rain affects the India vs England second T20I in Manchester, the match could be delayed or shortened. The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be used to calculate a revised target for a shortened contest. With no reserve day scheduled, a washed-out match will be abandoned.
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What time does the England vs India 2nd T20I start?
The India vs England second T20I will be played at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. The match will start at 7:00 p.m. IST on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with a 2:30 p.m. local start in the United Kingdom.
How to watch England vs India 2nd T20I in India?
Here’s how to watch the India vs England match in India:
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TV channel: Sony Sports Network channels
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Live stream: SonyLiv app and website
The India vs. England match will be available for live TV broadcast across Sony Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the SonyLIV app and website.
England vs India 2nd T20I: Betting odds
England are the favourites to win this match at 1.94 on Dafa, while the odds for India to win are 2.04.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
