The fourth T20I between India and England is set to be played on July 9th at the Bristol Cricket Ground. This is a must-win game for the Men in Blue as they are on the verge of losing two consecutive T20I series since the 2018/19 season. Shreyas Iyer and his side are already 2-0 down in the series.
In the last match, they were completely outplayed by the home side as India were bowled out for 76 runs while chasing a target of 202 runs, and this has hit a new low as they have now lost five consecutive T20I games for the first time in their history.
India vs England 4th T20I 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, Bristol
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar (OTT) and Sony Sports Network (Television)
India vs England 4th T20I Venue Overview
The Bristol County Ground was established in 1889; it serves as the home ground for the Gloucestershire County Cricket Club and regularly hosts international ODIs and T20Is. This ground hosts 7,000 crowd for domestic matches, and for international matches, a crowd of 15,000 can be accommodated.
India vs England 4th T20I Pitch Report
The Bristol Cricket Ground has been known as a belter of a wicket, with small boundaries and a fast outfield; as the match progresses, it gets much better for batting. However, pacers can get early swing and seam movement from the surface, which makes the contest even more exciting.
India vs England 4th T20I Weather Report
As per AccuWeather, the forecast is dry and pleasant, with no major changes later in the day. However, as per the report, there is a slight chance of rain with 20% precipitation chances in the match, but fans can expect a full 40-over contest and can turn up in large numbers to witness the game.
India vs England 4th T20I: Records and stats at the Venue
This venue has hosted 7 T20I matches so far, with four matches won by batting second and three by batting first. Recent results have also shown that the surface has become a more batting-friendly wicket, as in the last five matches, teams batting first have won thrice.
The average first-innings total has been about 165-170 runs, indicating that teams batting first frequently try to achieve a competitive score in that region. In comparison, the average second-innings total has been between 145 and 150 runs. Successful chases have been more common at the venue.
India vs England 4th T20I Highest Team Total at the Venue
The highest team total at this venue was produced by the home side, England, as they scored 234/6 back in 2022 when they hosted South Africa at this venue. This was the 1st T20I match of the series, with Jonny Bairstow playing a brilliant knock of 90 runs and Moeen Ali scoring 52 off 18 deliveries, and England won the match by 41 runs.
India vs England 4th T20I Lowest Team Total at the Venue
The lowest total at this ground is also unfortunately named beside England, as they scored 136/9 in the first innings against Sri Lanka in 2011, with Lasith Malinga, Suranga Lakmal and Sanath Jayasuriya picking two wickets each as the Island nation won the game by nine wickets with Mahela Jayawardene scoring 72 runs in the chase.
India vs England 4th T20I Pitch Report Verdict
The pitch is intended to provide a balanced competition between bat and ball. A first-innings total of 190-210 should be competitive, but anything over 220 will put the opposition team under pressure. The toss may be vital, with captains choosing to bowl first as chasing conditions are favourable at this venue.
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