India is set to make their way to the legendary Old Trafford in Manchester for the second T20I against England on Saturday, July 4, as part of their five-match series.
Both teams will be eager to clinch a victory after the first match was washed out at Chester-le-Street in Durham.
The Men in Blue have showcased their skills in the shortest format of the game all around the globe. However, despite being three-time T20 champions, they've only played at Lancashire's home ground twice.
Even with limited appearances at Old Trafford, India has created some unforgettable memories in T20 cricket there. One standout moment was when Rahul Dravid hit Samit Patel for three consecutive sixes during his first and last T20I in 2011. Fast forward to 2018, KL Rahul made headlines with a stunning century, leading India to chase down 160 runs after Kuldeep Yadav's impressive five-wicket haul in the first innings.
Old Trafford has also been a fruitful venue for England. The Three Lions have only faced defeat three times in Manchester out of 13 matches played. In their last outing at this ground, England made history by becoming the first team in T20I history to score over 300 runs against a Full Member, racking up an astonishing 304 against South Africa. Phil Salt stole the spotlight that day, smashing an unbeaten 141 off just 60 balls to earn the Player of the Match award.
The pitch at Old Trafford generally favors batters, but it also provides good bounce for fast bowlers. As for the weather in Manchester, it could be a bit overcast with a slight chance of rain, which might make batting a tad tricky at the start.
India in T20Is at Old Trafford, Manchester
| Matches Played | Matches Won | Matches Lost | No Results | First-Ever Fixture | Most Recent Fixture |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | August 31, 2011 (Lost) | July 3, 2018 (Won) |