Originally posted by: SoniRita
Form guide
India LLWWW (last five completed T20Is, most recent first)
England LWWWW
In the spotlight: Phil Salt and Sanju Samson
Old Trafford is Phil Salt's home ground but such is the nature of the schedule these days, and how it dovetails with international and franchise commitments, he hasn't played there since September 2025. On that occasion, his unbeaten 141 off 60 balls was the centrepiece of England's record-breaking 304 for 2 against South Africa. After a below-par T20 World Cup and an IPL affected by injury, he will be looking to channel that form once again.
Life comes at you fast, so the saying goes - and don't India's T20 World Cup winners know it. Suryakumar Yadav, captain of the side, was dropped entirely and now Sanju Samson, Player of the Tournament after his run of 97*, 89 and 89 at the pointy end, seems to be looking anxiously over his shoulder. Low scores are a fact of life in T20, when batters are compelled to keep playing their shots rather than grind out a path back into form. But with Sooryavanshi in the wings, Samson could do with a few.
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