NEW DELHI: After rain in the opening T20I, India are hoping 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 in a draw after India posted a competitive 189/7, thanks to half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and captain Shreyas Iyer. The rain came at the end of India’s innings and never let up, forcing the umpires to abandon the contest.After a disappointing 2-0 T20I series loss to Ireland, India are desperate to get back to winning ways. However, the weather can also play a big role.
India vs England 2nd T20I : Manchester weather forecast
The latest forecast suggests that rain is once again a possibility in Manchester.During the day, temperatures are expected to reach 21°C, with mostly cloudy and windy conditions. There is a 57% chance of rain. There was 1.3 millimeters of rain and almost two hours of rain. Winds can gust up to 56 km/h, making conditions difficult.In the evening, when the match is scheduled, the temperature is likely to be around 16°C under cloudy skies. There is a 55% chance of rain, with a humidity of 85% and cloud cover at 97%.The weather is expected to remain similar overnight, with temperatures dropping to 15°C, humidity rising to 95%, and another 55% chance of rain.
India hopes for uninterrupted competition
Unlike the opening game, both teams will be hoping that the weather permits a full 20-over 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 boost.With the series level at 0-0 due to the washout, India will be eager to register their first win after the loss to Ireland, 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 Sundar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.England: Harry Brook (captain), Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), 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.