At Emirates Old Trafford, India finished on 190 for 7 and left England a target of 191 in the second T20I of the five-match series, after winning the toss and choosing to bat. The match began at 14:30 local time and is the series’ first completed contest after rain washed out the opening game.
Ishan Kishan narrowly missed a half-century, scoring 49 off 40 balls, while Abhishek Sharma made 43 from 24 deliveries. Sam Curran led England’s wicket-takers, claiming three for 33. England took regular wickets but could not stop India from posting a competitive total.
England are yet to begin their chase and need 191 to win. Over a full 20-over innings, that target calls for a scoring rate of 9.55 runs per over. The series remains level at 0-0 following the opening match’s abandonment. The match officials are Graham Lloyd, Martin Saggers, Russell Warren, Richie Richardson and Mike Burns.
Emirates Old Trafford has hosted international cricket in Manchester, where conditions and the match situation can shape the balance between batting and bowling. India’s total leaves England with a large chase, while the five-match series gives both sides room to adjust their plans for the remaining games. After rain interrupted the opening fixture, this is the first chance for either team to take a lead in the series.
