India vs England 2nd T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch, predicted XIs, pitch report and weather forecast

After rain played spoilsport in the opening game of the T20I series, India will take on the hosts England in Stretford for the second T20I on Saturday.Following a disappointing series whitewash against Ireland, the Men in Blue will be eager to script a much-needed comeback.

India looked well in control in the first T20I. After winning the toss and opting to bat, they posted a competitive 189/7.Abhishek Sharma starred with a blistering 59 off 24 balls at a strike rate of 245, while skipper Shreyas Iyer anchored the innings with a composed 68 off 47 deliveries.All-rounder Shivam Dube chipped in with a quickfire 42 off 21 balls at a strike rate of 200, helping India maintain the momentum before rain brought the match to a halt.

However, the visitors were denied the chance to see the contest through.

Focus on Indian top-order

India's top-order concerns persisted as Ishan Kishan was dismissed for a duck, while Sanju Samson managed just 1 off 7 balls, extending his lean run. With both batters failing in consecutive outings, the batting lineup has appeared heavily reliant on Abhishek Sharma. Tilak Varma also endured a disappointing outing, scoring 13 off 13 balls and failing to provide stability in the middle order.

Sooryavanshi yet to make an appearance

With Samson struggling for form, speculation surrounding Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut continues to grow. The young prodigy is widely expected to replace the opener at some stage during the series, but when that opportunity will come remains unanswered.As the cricketing fraternity continues to debate his inclusion, anticipation around his much-awaited debut keeps building.While legends such as AB de Villiers, Ravi Shastri, and Alastair Cook have backed his inclusion, veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Saba Karim, along with India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, have urged caution before fast-tracking the youngster.

Head to head record, India vs England in T20Is

When will the second India vs England T20I begin?

The second T20I between India vs England will be played at the Old Trafford cricket ground, Stretford, on Saturday on July 4 . The toss is scheduled for 6:30 pm IST, with the match set to begin at 7:00 pm IST.

Where to watch the India vs England T20I series live?

Fans can watch the India vs England T20I series live on the Sony Sports Network in India, while live streaming will be available on SonyLIV. Broadcast channels may vary depending on the match.

India vs England, predicted playing XI

India predicted XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma (vc), Shreyas Iyer (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy.England predicted XI: Phil Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Jos Buttler(vc), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood.

India vs England 2nd T20I: Old Trafford cricket ground pitch report

The fast bowlers are likely to enjoy plenty of seam and swing during the powerplay. As the match wears on, spinners are expected to come into the game. Batters who settle in and spend time at the crease should be rewarded with big scores, but new batters may find it difficult to play attacking shots and find boundaries straight away.

Old Trafford cricket ground, Stretford: Weather forecast for July 4

The weather forecast for Friday, July 4 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Stretford (Manchester) predicts cool and cloudy conditions, with breezy winds and the possibility of a passing shower. Temperatures are expected to hover around 20°C, providing comfortable conditions for cricket, although brief rain interruptions cannot be ruled out.