England vs India 2nd T20I Scorecard, July 4, 2026: England Won by 4 Wickets

England defeated India by 4 wickets in the second T20I at Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 4, 2026. India posted 190/7 in 20 overs, with Ishan Kishan scoring 49 and Abhishek Sharma making 43. England chased the target in 19 overs, finishing on 191/6. Jacob Bethell was the star performer with an unbeaten 76 off 46 balls, while Harry Brook added 39 off 15. Arshdeep Singh took 3 wickets for India, but England completed the chase with six balls remaining. This article will provide complete information about england cricket team vs india national cricket team match scorecard.

England vs India Match Details

England vs India – Match Overview

India took charge first with their own choice of batting with an explosive beginning, which let them down at the end.India started their campaign at a hammer blow after opting to bat first of their own volition at the toss. Abhishek Sharma was a voluble batter who found the plate with eight fours and one six and hit 43 runs from the powerplay in just 24 balls. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 14 runs in 10 balls to not be caught. Then Ishan Kishan played a significant 49 off 40 deliveries.

Shreyas Iyer had the pace on with 37 off 22 deliveries, while Tilak Varma added a 24 from 11 deliveries to go. India opened the Lehigh Day at 190/7, which was their end of 20 overs. England started off poorly with Phil Salt and Jos Buttler having both recorded a duck. But Harry Brook was the one to turn the tide with an outshooting 39 on 15 deliveries.

This was followed by 107 from Peter Dawson, who was unhittable on the way to 74, followed by Jacob Bethell who delivered an unbeaten 76 from 46 balls. Bethell was backed up by Tom Banton who hit in at 39 on 32 deliveries. With Jacks and Sam Curran gone, England took a 191/6 lead in 19 overs to overcome a hurdle and win the match 4 wickets.

England Cricket Team vs India Cricket Team Match Scorecard

India 1st Innings Scorecard

The Indians, who won the toss, started first and batted a competitive 190/7 in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma was India’s explosive starter, scoring 43 runs off 24 balls with eight fours and one six. Debutant Vaibhav Sooryavanshi contributed a quick 14 off 10 balls before being stumped off the off-spin of Will Jacks. Ishan Kishan then anchored the middle overs with a solid 49 off 40 balls

Captain Shreyas Iyer was also instrumental with 37 runs from 22 deliveries to keep the rate alive. Shivam Dube and Tilak Varma were more than adequate with five runs and unbeaten 24 off 11 balls with two sixes respectively. India were on 190/7 on the night with Sam Curran being the standout bowler for England, taking 3 wickets for 33 runs.

India Batting Performance

Did Not Bat: Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy

England Bowling Performance

England 2nd Innings Scorecard

They were under pressure from the start having lost Phil Salt and Jos Buttler in the first over. Harry Brook was the England’s charge in reply with a blistering 39 off 15 balls. The match winning knocks next came from Jacob Bethell. He scored 76 off 46 balls without hitting any no ball. Tom Banton also had a major contribution with 39 runs off 32 balls. Jofra Archer completed the run-up with Bethell to leave England 191/6 at 19 overs.

England Batting Performance

Did Not Bat: Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue

India Bowling Performance

England vs India Playing XI

England Squad

India Squad

Turning Point of the Match

The game’s turning point was during England’s chase, when Ravi Bishnoi’s 17th over turned the tables of the game. Bishnoi gave up 29 runs in the over, three of which were no balls, giving England a chance for extra runs from free hits. Jacob Bethell grabbed the opportunity like no other, finding the boundary and six in England’s quest for 191 against India.

Bethell’s unbeaten 76 off 46 balls helped to keep the pressure on and Tom Banton was also helpful with 39 off 32. England took a four-wicket lead over India and went on to reach 191/6 in 19 overs.

Match Analysis & Cricket Insights

• India scored 190/7 in 20 overs.
• It was England’s target to chase 191 in 19 overs.
• Jacob Bethell (76) made his unbeaten 76 the Player of the Match.
• Harry Brook was sensational with a 39 off 15 balls, and a strike-rate of 260.
• Ishan Kishan was India’s highest scorer with 49.
• The highest scoring 24 balls bowlers in the match, Abhishek Sharma, registered a 43 from 24 deliveries.
• Arshdeep Singh took India’s three wickets.
• Sam Curran had three England wickets for England.
• Ravi Bishnoi allowed 60 runs in four overs.
• India’s most economical bowler was Axar Patel with 20 runs conceded in four overs.
• England defensed well to neutralise Phil Salt and Jos Buttler for ducks but bounced back with a vengeance.
• England had reached the target six balls wide of the 50 on the 138th over.

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Key Performers

Highest Scorer for England 

Jacob Bethell had the highest England run-scoring tally with a 76 from 46 deliveries in unbeaten fashion. He hit five four-batters and five sixes and his strike rate was 165.21. His run scored was significant, having cost England two wickets early on. Harry Brook also had a considerable contribution to make with 39 runs off 15 balls with a fantastic strike rate of 260.00.

India’s Top Scoring Player

Ishan Kishan scored 49 runs off 40 balls to make him the top run scorer for India. He scored six 4s and came to India’s rescue after the fall of the early wickets. It was Abhishek Sharma who took the pole and scored the quickest 43 off 24 balls in which he hit eight fours and one six. Shreyas Iyer scored 37 off 22 balls and Tilak Varma an unbeaten 24 off 11 balls.

Why Did England Won?

England

England displayed good sportsmanship after both the first two batsmen got bowled out for ducks. The momentum wasn’t even going in the Brewers’ direction, as Harry Brook hit some balls hard, before taking the batters’ burden on his shoulders in the chase.

Key Takeaways

• The game was decided by Jacob Bethell’s unbeaten 76.
• Harry Brook’s 39 off 15 belied the early collapse to produce a quick start for England.
• Tom Banton added an excellent 39.
• England had a lead-off with their scoring in the chase (above 10 runs per over).
• Sam Curran got the wickets of three Indians to contain the Indian effort.
• England finished the chase with an over left.

India

India won the toss and pasted England 190/7, thanks to a fine performance fromüsselib.India won the toss and then drove in England with a strong 190/7 to lead the match. Powerplays led the innings, with Abhishek Sharma finding the balance and adding crucial runs with his powerplay hitting, Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer contributing with the important runs in the middle order. 

Key Takeaways

• Abhishek Sharma had a strong beginning on the scoreboard by scoring 43 runs.
• Ishan Kishan was a whisker away from a half century with 49.
• Shreyas Iyer hit a quick 37.
• Tilak Varma finished his brilliant game with a 24* off 11 deliveries.
• Arshdeep Singh (0-22) and Jaspal Rana (0-19) claimed three wickets each.
• Axar Patel was economical in four overs.

Conclusion

The England vs India second T20I at Old Trafford was a high-scoring game with England winning the match by four wickets. The Indian bowlers contributed brilliant performances to get 190/7. Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma did a wonderful job for India to get 190/7.

England’s pursuit was in danger when Phil Salt and Jos Buttler were stitched, but Harry Brook’s superb unbeaten 76 and Jacob Bethell’s prolific 39 turned the tide. Further stability was provided by Tom Banton’s 39 to make England 191/6 in 19 overs. India’s batsmen lost hope after three wickets fell to Arshdeep Singh but England’s middle-order got the better of them. With the win, England went up one point in the five-match T20I series 1-0.

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