England Playing XI For 2nd T20I vs India Announced: Jofra Archer Returns As Josh Tongue Handed Format Debut
England has announced its playing XI for the second T20 International against India on July 4, 2026, at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Star pacer Jofra Archer makes his anticipated return to the squad, while fast bowler Josh Tongue is set to debut. Harry Brook will captain the English side as they face an Indian team led by Shreyas Iyer in the crucial.
Manchester is abuzz as England today announced their playing XI for the pivotal second Vitality IT20 against India, set to take place at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. The headline news sees the return of star pacer Jofra Archer and a T20 International debut for Josh Tongue, injecting fresh impetus into the English bowling attack following their first T20I in Durham. England Squad for IND vs ENG ODI 2026 Announced: Harry Brook Named Captain; James Cole, Josh Tongue Earn Call-Ups.
England Name XI for IND vs ENG 2nd T20I
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The duo replaces Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood, who featured in the series opener. Captain Harry Brook will lead the side as England look to establish dominance in the five-match series against a resilient Indian squad.
Archer and Tongue were strategically rested for the first T20I after their involvement in the recent Test series against New Zealand, highlighting the management's focus on workload management ahead of a packed international calendar. Their inclusion is expected to bolster England's fast-bowling resources significantly. Manchester Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs England 2nd T20I 2026
IND vs ENG 2nd T20I Match Details
The second T20I promises to be a gripping encounter between two of cricket's most exciting white-ball teams.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Vitality IT20 Series 2026 |
| Match | 2nd T20I |
| Date | Saturday, July 4, 2026 |
| Venue | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Start Time | 2:30 PM Local (BST) / 7:00 PM IST |
England Playing XI for 2nd T20I
Captain Harry Brook will lead the following eleven players into action:
- Phil Salt
- Jos Buttler
- Harry Brook (Captain)
- Jacob Bethell
- Tom Banton
- Sam Curran
- Will Jacks
- Liam Dawson
- Adil Rashid
- Jofra Archer (Return)
- Josh Tongue (Debut)
Recent Form and Head-to-Head
Both teams enter this series with recent performances they'll be keen to build on or bounce back from. England's last major T20I outing saw them lose to India in the semi-finals of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, India arrive in England having suffered a surprising 0-2 series defeat against Ireland just last week, with Shreyas Iyer taking over as captain.
In terms of historical encounters, the rivalry has been fiercely contested. India holds a slight advantage in the head-to-head record in T20 Internationals, having won 18 of the 30 matches played between the two nations, while England has secured 12 victories.
The return of Jofra Archer and the excitement surrounding Josh Tongue's debut set the stage for a compelling contest as England aims to seize control of the series against their formidable Indian opponents. All eyes will be on Manchester as both sides battle for T20 supremacy.
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