The 4th Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 starts today at 3:30 PM IST at the Emirates Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester. England currently leads the series 2-1, and India are in a must-win situation in this game.
The first two Tests featured flat surfaces that favored the batters and allowed them to settle comfortably. In contrast, the 3rd Test at Lord's offered a more balanced, traditional Test-match surface, and England capitalized on those conditions.
Heading into the Manchester Test, the pitch is expected to be on the slower side, with rain in the forecast. Check out the complete pitch report and weather updates from Old Trafford Stadium for the England vs India 4th Test, India tour of England 2025.
England vs India: Where to Watch Live?
Date | 23/07/2025-27/07/2025 |
|---|---|
Time | 3:30 PM IST |
Venue | Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester |
Streaming OTT | JioHotstar |
Broadcast | Sony Sports Network |
England vs India: Old Trafford Pitch Report
Former England pacer Steve Harmison's first impression was that the surface looked bowling-friendly, and he predicted it would get slower as the innings progressed. This could tempt the team to bring in an extra spinner.Â
The typical humid conditions in Manchester help pacers generate extra swing, which troubles batters during the first session. As the session goes on, the pitch tends to dry out quickly, bringing spinners into play. The average first-innings total at this stadium is 331 runs, and with overcast conditions predicted, the skipper who wins the toss might be tempted to bowl first.
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England vs India: Old Trafford Weather ReportÂ
Heavy downpour is expected to disturb the high-stakes clash in Manchester, as the weather gods are not ready to let the sun out for the first three days. With 65% rain predicted on Day 1, the percentage rises to 85% on Day 2, while light showers are expected to affect the remaining days of the Test, making regular play difficult.
This weather conditions will assist the bowlers with extra swing, and the moisture underneath the surface will massively help them with the new ball, making life difficult for the batters.
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