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Emirates Old Trafford Stadium Pitch Report And Manchester Weather Forecast For ENG-W vs IND-W 4th T20I



Emirates Old Trafford Stadium [Source: @jonnystar/X.com]Emirates Old Trafford Stadium [Source: @jonnystar/X.com]

With India Women holding a narrow 2-1 lead, the five-match T20I series heads into a crucial fourth game on July 9 in Manchester. After three high-octane encounters, both sides know exactly what’s at stake, India can wrap up the series, while England will fight to push it into a decider.

India Women  started the series in emphatic fashion, registering a 97-run win in the opener before backing it up with a 24-run victory in the second match. Their top-order firepower and disciplined bowling set the tone early. However, England Women bounced back strongly in the third T20I, clinching a thrilling 5-run win to stay alive in the contest.

Hence, ahead of the 4th T20I thriller, let's take a look at how the pitch and weather will behave in Manchester on July 9.

Emirates Old Trafford Stadium T20I Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches played12
Matches won batting 1st3
Matches won bowling 1st6
Tied0
No result3
Average score batting 1st133
Average score batting 2nd123
Average run rate8.40
% of wickets by pacers61.01
% of wickets by spinners38.98

(Emirates Old Trafford Stadium stats)

Emirates Old Trafford Stadium Pitch Report: Is The Surface Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The pitch at Old Trafford in Manchester has historically been favourable to bowlers in T20 Internationals. While the average first innings score is a modest 133, recent games suggest that the surface has started favouring teams chasing, with six out of twelve matches won by sides batting second. 

The wicket tends to have good pace and bounce early on, helping fast bowlers, while spinners often come into play as the match progresses due to the ground’s tendency to grip. 

With overcast English conditions frequently in play, swing bowlers could also find assistance, making it crucial for batters to settle in before accelerating. Hence, the toss-winning captain would like to bowl here first.

Emirates Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester Weather Today

Manchester weather forecast today [Source: Accuweather]Manchester weather forecast today [Source: Accuweather]

Information
Details
Temperature12°C (RealFeel 13°C)
Wind Speed6 km/h
Probability of Precipitation9%
Cloud Cover43%

As per AccuWeather, a cool and pleasant evening is expected in Manchester, with temperatures dropping to around 12°C during the match hours. The RealFeel will hover near 13°C, offering ideal playing conditions under partly cloudy skies. Winds from the northwest will blow at 6 km/h.

Chances Of Rain In ENG-W vs IND-W 4th T20I

The probability of rainfall during India Women vs England Women 4th T20I stands at a low 9%, with no thunderstorms expected. With 0.0 mm of forecasted rainfall and moderate cloud cover at 43%, the chances of any weather interruption appear minimal, making it likely that the match will proceed uninterrupted.