India will take on England at the Old Trafford, Manchester starting Wednesday, looking level the series.
England defeated India by 22 runs at Lord’s and currently leads the series 2-1.
India’s record at Old Trafford
Played: 9
Won: 0
Draw: 5
Lost: 4
Last result: India lost by an innings and 54 runs (2014)
Test matches at Old Trafford (since 2000)
Played: 20
Batting first won: 9
Bowling first won: 7
Drawn: 4
Highest score: England 592 vs Australia (2023)
Lowest score: New Zealand 114 vs England (2008)
Highest target chased: England 294/4 vs New Zealand (2008)
Toss factor at Old Trafford (since 2000)
Won the toss and opted to bat: 17 (7W, 7L, 3D)
Won the toss and opted to field: 3 (2L, 1D)
Pitch Report – Old Trafford, Manchester
Old Trafford is expected to serve pace bowlers more than spinners — given its history and the overcast conditions for the next five days.
Since the turn of the century, spinners have taken 147 wickets in 20 matches at an average of 39.95 and bowl at an economy of 3.18. However, pacers have claimed 477 scalps at a sub 30 average.
Chasing hasn’t been easy as well. Only four teams have successfully chased down a fourth innings target here, the highest being 294.
The captain winning the toss will likely look to bat first.
