India and England are set to face off in the fourth Test of the five-match series at Old Trafford, Manchester, starting July 23. Both teams are gearing up for this crucial encounter, with the Shubman Gill-led Indian side looking to keep their hopes alive as the series hangs in the balance.
England currently hold a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series. They secured a five-wicket victory in the series opener at Headingley, followed by a thrilling 22-run win at Lord’s. India bounced back with a commanding 336-run triumph in the second Test at Edgbaston. As a result, Ben Stokes’ side is just one win away from sealing the series and will be highly motivated heading into the next contest.
Old Trafford: In terms of squad updates, spinner Shoaib Bashir has been sidelined for the remainder of the series due to a finger injury. In response, England have bolstered their spin department by drafting Liam Dawson into the squad for the fourth Test
India’s Test Record at Old Trafford, Manchester
- India’s Test Record at Old Trafford, Manchester
- India have contested nine Test matches against England in Manchester.
- Their debut Test at Old Trafford was in 1936, and their most recent appearance came in 2014.
- India have yet to secure a victory at this venue.
- Of the nine encounters:
- England have claimed four wins.
- The remaining five matches ended in a draw.
- England registered three wins after opting to bat first and secured one victory after fielding first
| Year | Result |
| July 1936 | Draw |
| July 1946 | Draw |
| July 1952 | England won by an innings & 207 runs |
| July 1959 | England won by 171 runs |
| August 1971 | Draw |
| June 1974 | England won by 113 runs |
| June 1982 | Draw |
| August 1990 | Draw |
| August 2014 | England won by an innings & 54 runs |