England vs India: Detailed Pitch Report of Old Trafford, Manchester

The fourth test forecast for India vs. England lays the stage for an exciting match that will begin on July 23, 2025, at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. In this ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 match, India, captained by Shubman Gill, seeks to tie the series with England, who are up 2-1 following a thrilling 22-run victory at Lord's.

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With Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj anticipated to spearhead India's comeback, the Old Trafford pitch, the weather, and the team choices will all be crucial. This is a detailed preview highlighting the pitch report for the 4th Test at Old Trafford in Manchester.

England vs. India: Detailed Pitch Report of Old Trafford, Manchester

The fourth test prediction for India vs. England takes Manchester's weather into account. Cloudy skies are expected on July 23 with a 20% chance of showers on Days 4 and 5, according to AccuWeather. The temperature will be between 18 and 22°C, and the humidity will be 65%.

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Swing bowlers like Chris Woakes and Bumrah are favored by these circumstances, particularly in cloudy conditions. Although captains may bowl first to take advantage of early wetness, no significant weather disruptions are anticipated, guaranteeing a full five days.

Weather plays a huge role in how the pitch behaves, and since we have had a look at the weather prediction, now let’s have a look at how the pitch might behave in Manchester.

Traditionally, the Manchester pitch, where India has not won a Test till now, assists the pacers on the first two days. The pitch has both bounce and sideways movement for the pacers, who will enjoy bowling with the new ball on the surface.

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However, the pitch then deteriorates enough to bring the spinners into play for the last two days. Batters find it easy to bat but have to deal with the turn and sometimes uneven bounce, making it a brilliant battle between the willow and the leather. This will also entice both teams to play two spinners, with England calling up Liam Dawson after 8 years of test exile. India might be eager to bring in Kuldeep Yadav over the comfort of an extra batter in Washington Sundar.

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