Published on: Jul 8, 2026 10:00 pm IST | Updated on: Jul 8, 2026 12:40 pm IST
Team India’s dreadful run in T20Is continued last night as well in Nottingham. A wicket that was tailor-made for batting, particularly for chasing high scores, Team India got bundled out for a mere 76 in pursuit of 201 runs. A heavy 125-run defeat has raised serious question marks on the team management as they now head to Bristol for the 4th game of the series. England are already 2-0 up in the series, which means they can’t lose the series from here. One more win and they will take an unassailable lead with a game to play. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 4th T20I, ENG vs IND at County Ground, Bristol.
The hosts are roaring and look settled for yet another victory in Bristol. Meanwhile, India haven’t been able to recover from the Irish pounding and have already lost two of the three matches in this series. In fact, they have now lost all their T20Is played right after the T20 World Cup 2026 final. The hosts have been exceptional so far in this series and will be looking to make it 3-0 in Bristol. Expect the win probability meter to lean in favor of the hosts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 4th T20I, ENG vs IND at County Ground, Bristol.
ENG: 71% win chance IND: 29% win chance
Abhishek Sharma has been the only Indian batter who has looked proficient thus far in this series. In 3 innings so far, Abhishek is leading the batting charts with 112 runs at an outstanding strike-rate of 203.
Salt finally returned to form with a clumsy yet effective 70 in the last game. He scored only his second fifty of 2026 and will be looking to contribute even more in this game.
The young prodigy has got scores of 14 and 13 in the two innings so far in this series which includes 3 sixes. However, it's now time for him to play an innings of substance to keep his place safe in the eleven. Expect the youngster to have a lasting impact in this game.
After playing a top-notch innings in the second ODI in Manchester, Bethell has now accumulated 89 runs in 2 innings and will be looking to add more to his tally in this game.
Check out our prediction for the ENG vs IND 4th T20I at County Ground, Bristol.
After India’s tormenting defeat to England in the previous game at Nottinghamshire, the high-flying English pacer Jofra Archer gave a simple verdict, saying that life is “back to normal” for India’s batters after performing on “easy” mode at the IPL. Well, Archer can’t be blamed, as it actually seems like these next-gen batters are finding it tough to score runs in these conditions.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir had his say after the last loss. He said that his team hasn’t read the game well since the Ireland tour. Passing a comment like this is easy, but what is the management actually doing? If someone like Gambhir, who has played more than 200 games for the country, is passing a comment like this, what guidance is he giving to this young crop of players? What experience has he been sharing in the dressing room? Taking credit for wins is easy, but when the team is losing like this, who has to be blamed?
Gambhir needs to take some bold steps and ask his batters to wait for the opportunity to hit the ball rather than just going bang-bang from ball one and giving easy wickets. The batters need to step up to make it 2-1 in the series before it gets too late. The likes of Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Tilak Varma need to take accountability for scoring the bulk of the runs to earn a victory for their side in this series.
England have taken firm control of the T20I series against India after back‑to‑back wins in Manchester and Nottinghamshire. The series began with a rain‑abandoned opener, but the hosts quickly asserted dominance, first clinching a hard‑fought four‑wicket victory and then delivering a commanding 125‑run triumph. With only two matches left, England cannot lose the series from here and will be eager to finish the job in Bristol.
The fourth T20I offers the perfect opportunity for Harry Brook’s men to seal the series early and avoid the pressure of a decider. Their batting unit has clicked into gear, with aggressive starts and middle‑order stability proving decisive. The bowlers, too, have been relentless, exploiting conditions to dismantle India’s batting line‑up in Nottinghamshire.
For England, momentum is firmly on their side, and confidence is high. A win in Bristol would not only secure the series but also underline their dominance in home conditions. With the crowd behind them and the players in form, England will look to close out the contest and shift focus toward fine-tuning ahead of bigger challenges. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 27 IND won: 13 ENG won: 13 No Result: 1 Tied: 0 RECENT form INDIA: L L NR L L RECENT form ENGLAND: W L NR W W
After two wins in this series, England has perfectly bridged the gap between them and India in head-to-head encounters in T20Is. Both teams have now secured 13 wins each out of 27 games, and one game ended without a result.
How will the two teams, i.e., England vs India, fare in the 4th T20I? Let’s take a look.
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson/Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Suryansh Shedge/Varun Chakravarthy
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 4th T20I match between England and India at the County Ground, Bristol.
With the County Ground pitch offering bounce and pace, captains may lean toward batting first to post a strong total around 180. However, seamers could exploit early movement under lights. The toss winner faces a tactical call between scoreboard pressure and chasing comfort in cool evening conditions.
The 4th T20I match of the India tour of England will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app. TV streaming for this series will be available on Sony Sports Channels 1 in English, 3 in Hindi, and 4 in regional languages.
The hosts, England, will once again start as the favorites. After four losses on the trot, Team India’s confidence has been blemished, making it tough for them to pose a threat to the high-flying English team. A win here will give England an unassailable lead of 3-0 in the five-match series. England should have the upper hand heading into this contest. Therefore, as per our prediction, the hosts, England, are expected to win the ENG vs IND 3rd T20I match at County Ground, Bristol.