NEW DELHI: After rain washed out the T20I opener, India will hope for better weather when they take on England in the second match of the five-match series at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, July 4.The first T20I at Chester-le-Street ended goalless after India posted a competitive 189/7, thanks to half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and captain Shreyas Iyer. The rain came towards the end of India’s innings and never let up, forcing the umpires to abandon the contest.After a disappointing 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland, India will be desperate to get back to winning ways. However, the weather could also play a big role.
India vs England 2nd T20I : : Manchester weather forecast
The latest forecast suggests rain is again a possibility in Manchester.During the day, the temperature is expected to reach 21 ° C, with considerable clouds and windy conditions. There is a 57% chance of rain. There is about 1.3mm of rain expected and almost two hours of rain. The wind could gust up to 56 km/h, making the conditions challenging.In the evening, when the match is scheduled, the temperature is likely to be around 16°C under a cloudy sky. There is a 55% chance of rain, with humidity around 85% and clouds at 97%.The weather is expected to remain similar overnight, with the temperature dropping to 15°C, the humidity rising to 95%, and another 55% chance of rain.
India hoping for an uninterrupted contest
Unlike the opening game, both teams will be hoping the weather allows for a full 20-man contest.India’s batting showed promising signs in the first T20I, with Shreyas Iyer scoring 68 and Abhishek Sharma adding 59, while Shivam Dube’s unbeaten 42 provided a late flourish.With the series still level at 0-0 due to the washout, India will be eager to register their first win after the Ireland clash, while England will be looking to make home advantage count.
India vs England 2nd T20I: Squads
India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav, Suryansh Shedge, Arshdeep Singh, Washington Sondarya, Vaibvarshi Varunya, Vaibthy Varshiv.England: Harry Brook (captain), Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (goalkeeper), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Sonny Baker, Jordan Cox, Jofra Archer, James Coles, Rehan Ahmed.
