The 5-match T20 series between India vs England is underway, with the England national cricket team taking a 2-0 lead over the reigning T20 World Cup champions after they suffered a crushing defeat by 125 runs at Trent Bridge on Tuesday evening. This was the first time that the Indian national cricket team remained winless in five consecutive matches.
India were bowled out for 76 while chasing a target of 202, their second lowest score in a T20I game. The Men in Blue have reached a new low after losing the series to Ireland and now being defeated by England. They need some motivation to clash in the upcoming games to at least save the series.
India vs England 4th T20 match preview
India vs England 4th T20 match will be played on July 9 at Bristol County Ground. It is important for Shreyas Iyer and his boys to win this match to stay alive in the series, as last time India lost two back-to-back series against New Zealand and Australia respectively in the 2018/19 season.
The first T20 match was washed out due to rain, reducing the 5-match series to four matches. So if India wins two consecutive matches, they will draw the series 2-2. Last night, Josh Tong created a stir against India’s batting order by taking four wickets in the game and so was Jofra Archer, who demolished India’s batting order and won the Player of the Match award.
India vs England 4th T20 Match Details
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match: India vs England, 4th T20I
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series: India tour of England 2026
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date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
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Time: 10:00 PM IST
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venue: Bristol Cricket Ground, Gloucestershire
- live streaming: JioHotstar (OTT) and Sony Sports Network (Television)
India vs England 4th T20I Team News
India has announced the squad quite early, in which Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the T20 series against England due to a left quadriceps injury and batting all-rounder Suryansh Shedge has been included in the squad in his place. However, there are concerns over the lack of form of the Indian batsmen, especially team vice-captain Tilak Verma, who has been in poor form.
On the other hand, England, who had rested Jofra Archer, came back into the side and debutant Josh Tongue also impressed by taking four wickets in the last game. There have been no injury concerns in their camp since the start of the series, and the team is running like a smooth machine. Only Brydon Carse remained unavailable for selection due to a hand injury.
India vs England 4th T20I Playing XI [Predicted]
England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacques, Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethel, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.
India: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Verma, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Varun Chakraborty.
India vs England 4th T20 match pitch report
Bristol’s County Ground surface is known as a high-scoring hitting paradise with short boundaries and a fast outfield. While fast bowlers can get the initial swing and seam, it tends to be flat and offers excellent value for the batsmen.
Fast bowlers can take advantage of the surface early on, especially in dark conditions, while spinners often struggle unless they strategically adjust their pace according to the game. Chasing is often preferred in limited overs formats at this venue, so the team winning the toss will want to bowl first.
Weather report of India vs England 4th T20 match
The fourth T20I between India and England in Bristol is expected to be comfortable and dry with no major weather disruptions. However, as per the weather report, there is a slight chance of rain in the match with a 20% chance of rain.
The temperature is expected to be in the mid 20s degrees Celsius with partly cloudy sky and light breeze in the evening, making it perfect for the entire 40-over contest. Since it is a day game, there is less possibility of dew in the match.
India vs England 4th T20I head-to-head record
India has outperformed England in overall T20 International record and has won 18 out of 33 matches. England has won 14 matches, one match between the two teams was lost due to rain. The Men in Blue will look to fight back after their setback and continue their dominance over the home team.
In the last 10 matches, India have the upper hand, they have won 6 matches and England have won three matches, while one match was washed out due to rain. However, in the last two matches, England have won back-to-back games, increasing their lead over the Men in Blue on home soil as they now lead India 7-4 out of the total 11 matches played in England.
Key battles to watch in India vs England 4th T20 match
Vaibhav Suryavanshi vs Joffra Archer: Vaibhav Suryavanshi has got good starts in the last two matches since his debut. But have failed to convert them into big scores; He can bowl power over the top and change the course of the game and is just an innings away.
Joffra Archer missed the first T20 match due to workload management. The fast bowler bowled brilliantly in the last two matches and also won the Player of the Match award in the last game by taking three wickets and more importantly, he dismissed his Rajasthan Royals (RR) teammate Suryavanshi. This fight will be fierce on Thursday.
Ishan Kishan vs Adil Rashid: Ishan Kishan is the current No. 1 T20I batsman thanks to his outstanding achievements till the T20 World Cup 2026. Since his return, he has been the team’s top batsman for India in T20Is. However, he struggled a bit in this series and failed to score many runs; He will be hungry for runs and win the next match against India.
Adil Rashid has been England’s most consistent spinner, taking 17 wickets in his last ten T20Is. His performance in the first two matches was not good, he took only one wicket and gave away runs. However, he made a good comeback by taking two wickets in the last match. His fight with Kishan will be worth watching.
Phil Salt vs Arshdeep Singh: Phil Salt scored a brilliant 70 in the last game after struggling in the early stages of the match; His innings was top class as he survived the swing and bounce in the power play. After this he looked in good condition and will try to score runs in the next match also.
Arshdeep Singh is bowling brilliantly in this series and is troubling the English openers. In the second game, the left-arm fast bowler dismissed Salt and Jos Buttler for zero in the first over and took three wickets while bowling brilliantly. In the next game he also bowled a maiden over. He will once again look to take early wickets and trouble Phil Salt in the upcoming game.
Players worth watching in India vs England 4th T20 match
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Josh Tongue: Josh Tongue, who had a poor start to his T20I career, made a strong comeback in the second match, taking four wickets and bowling a fine four-over spell as he was getting good pace and bounce from the pitch.
Joffra Archer: Archer will be looking to take wickets with the new ball and demolish the top order of India’s batting order once again, as he did in the last game and won the POTM for his excellent spell of 3/28 in four overs, helping England bowl out India for 76 runs.
Jacob Bethel: Jacob Bethel loves playing against India, as he scored 76* last time and single-handedly led England to victory in the second T20 match. He will once again try to trouble the Indian bowlers.
India
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The 15-year-old has already made his debut and has got a good start but has failed to convert it into big scores. Despite being in amazing form, he struggled against pace and bounce in England; However, he is just an innings away from scoring big.
Prince Yadav: Prince Yadav has been impressive since his debut in Ireland and has been taking wickets for India at crucial times. After bowling brilliantly in the third game, he will once again be important in the upcoming games.
Tilak Verma: Tilak’s condition looks bad for the last four matches; He has played only one big innings. The Team India vice-captain will look to perform well in the upcoming game and is definitely a player to keep an eye on.
India vs England 4th T20 Match Free Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
India vs England 4th T20 match will be live on television on Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on Jio Hotstar app and website. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 9:00 pm, 30 minutes before the toss.
India vs England 4th T20 Match Prediction
India vs England 4th T20I, India are favorites to win this game, although their current form suggests otherwise. The Men in Blue will start the match with a 55% chance of victory, while England only have a 45% chance.
