Published on: Jul 22, 2025 3:30 pm IST | Updated on: Jul 29, 2025 10:08 pm IST
A loss is a loss, whether it’s by 100 runs or by a whisker. Team India failed to chase a modest 193 on the final day of the Lord’s Test and went 1-2 down in the 5-match Test series. A loss at Lord’s has put Team India in a precarious state of losing the series. One more beating and the hosts will take an unassailable lead of 3-1 in the series and leave Team India in sorrow and nothing else. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 4th ENG vs IND Test at Manchester.
England is booming with confidence after a scintillating effort of defending 192 at Lord’s on the final day of the Test match. Once again they have announced their playing XI 2 days ahead of the match, showcasing their confidence in the choices they have made and sticking to the winning combination, apart from a forced injury change in the eleven. India’s frequent tinkering with the playing XI reflects a lack of settled strategy and clear signs of turmoil. Therefore, the win probability will lean in favor of the hosts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the ENG vs IND 4th Test at Old Trafford, Manchester.
ENG: 58% win chance IND: 42% win chance
The Indian wicket-keeper batter is known for his flair and fearless approach. With 425 runs from 6 innings in the series so far, he stands second on the list of highest run scorers in this series.
The Indian opener has already scored two hundreds in this series and has looked settled at the top against the new ball. He has 375 riuns to his name from 6 innings so far and stands 4th on the list of the highest run-scorers in this series.
England's prolific run-getter Joe Root hasn't been at his best so far this series. However, he has a hundred to his name in the Lord's Test and has shown signs of improvement. So far he has scored 253 runs from 6 innings in this series.
The Indian all-rounder has been worthless with the ball, but he has stunned one and all with the bat. With 4 fifty-plus scores in this series, he has scored 327 runs from 6 innings so far at a scintillating average of 109.
Check out our prediction for the ENG vs IND 4th Test at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Heartbreaks can only lend you sympathy and consolations, not favorable results. Social media was flooded with consolation posts for Team India, reflecting the valiant efforts put in by Ravindra Jadeja on the final day of the chase, but of what use? At the end, Team India lost the Lord’s Test, and the scoreline reflects the brutal reality.
Yes, it was a valiant effort from Ravindra Jadeja with the bat while chasing a modest 192, but his ultra-defensive approach while batting with no. 10 and 11, i.e., Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, respectively, gave England an opportunity, which they grabbed with both hands and ultimately won the Test match by 22 runs to go 2-1 up in the series.
Bumrah batted for 54 deliveries, whereas Siraj batted for 30. India’s no. 10 and 11 played 84 balls between them, which was more than enough for the stature of bowlers who were assigned to stick in the middle with Jadeja. In the process, Jadeja went into a shell and didn’t look fluent with his stroke plays. He was playing the waiting game, which Bumrah and Siraj had already played to support the all-rounder, but Jadeja’s ultra-defensive approach cost Team India dearly, and they fell short by 22 runs.
Now at Old Trafford, Team India have to be on their toes to register a win and keep the series alive. However, after their confidence shattered in the last game, expecting the Indian team to bounce back in the 4th Test seems like an uphill climb unless they rediscover clarity in selection and commitment on the field.
Despite a fairly inexperienced and underperforming bowling attack, the hosts managed to defend 192 on the final day of the Lord’s Test to help their side go 2-1 up in the series. After a phenomenal effort in the last Test, England must be looking to hit the right straps in the upcoming Test at Old Trafford and take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series before heading to the Oval for the final Test match of the series.
The team has already announced their playing XI for this Test match with only a solitary change. Off-spinner Shoaib Bashir, who took the final wicket of India’s innings to hand them yet another defeat, has been ruled out due to a finger injury he sustained while bowling in the first innings of the Lord’s Test. Bashir has been replaced by left-arm spinner Liam Dawson, who offers a bit of batting as well. Dawson last represented England in whites 8 years back in 2017.
With the team looking settled and ready for a battle, expect them to head into this Test match as the favorites yet again.
Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 139 IND won: 36 ENG won: 53 Draw: 50 RECENT form ENGLAND: L W W L W RECENT form INDIA: L L L W L
In 139 meetings between these two sides in red ball cricket, England has the upper hand with 53 wins, whereas Team India has managed to win only 36 Test matches. 50 matches have ended in a draw. Talking about the last 5 Test battles between these two sides, India has a slight upper hand with 3 wins to 2 in the name of England.
How will the two teams, i.e., England vs India, fare in the 4th Test? Let’s take a look.
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (WK), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair/Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Anshul Kamboj
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 4th Test match between England and India at Old Trafford, Manchester:
At Old Trafford, overcast skies and a moisture-laden pitch could tempt the captain winning the toss to bowl first. Early seam movement may offer an edge to pacers, but interruptions due to rain may disrupt rhythm. That said, batting first might still be safer if the forecast worsens. Expect a strategic toss call hinging on weather updates.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 4th Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Sony Ten 1, Ten 3, and Ten 4 channels.
England enters the 4th Test at Old Trafford with a 2-1 series lead and home advantage, making them slight favorites. However, India’s hunger to level the series and their potent pace attack led by Bumrah could tilt the balance. The pitch’s slow nature and looming rain add unpredictability. If India settle their XI and bat with intent, they can challenge England’s dominance. Expect a tight contest with momentum slightly in favor of the hosts. Therefore, as per our prediction, the home team, England, is expected to win the 4th ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Test match.