India vs England 4th T20I 2026 Scorecard & Highlights

Match Setup: Venue, Toss & Broadcast

The fixture took place at Gloucestershire Cricket Ground in Bristol. India secured the toss and elected to field first, handing England a chase. Fans could tune in on Sony Sports Network for India, Willow TV for the USA and Canada, and Sky Sports for the UK and England. On‑field umpires were Mike Burns and Russell Warren, with Graham Lloyd as the third official, Martin Saggers handling the fourth duties, and Richie Richardson acting as match referee.

Batting Battle – England’s Response

Jos Buttler was dismissed early by Arshdeep Singh, handing India an immediate breakthrough. Opener Philip Salt paired with middle‑order Harry Brook to steady England’s run chase. Brook quickly compiled a fifty, while Salt later reached his own half‑century. The English innings also featured contributions from Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton and the bowling unit of Sam Curran, Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue.

India’s Push Under Iyer’s Captaincy

India lost Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for just 15 runs, bowled by Jofra Archer. Ishan Kishan added four before being removed by Josh Tongue, leaving the hosts at 33 for two. Shivam Dube and skipper Shreyas Iyer built a crucial partnership, lifting the total to 87 for three after 12 overs. Iyer ended unbeaten on 80, guiding India to a final tally of 158 for seven, though late bowling from Archer and Curran kept the total in check.

Win Probability & Series Context

Pre‑match forecasts gave England a 65% chance of victory versus India’s 35%. This result marked India’s third consecutive loss in the five‑match series, extending Shreyas Iyer’s record of five straight defeats as captain. England had previously won the second game by four wickets at Old Trafford and dominated the third with a 125‑run win at Trent Bridge.

Weather Outlook for Bristol

Thursday’s forecast was dry, with no rain anticipated throughout the day. Temperatures fell from a high of 33°C at 5:00 PM local time to 26°C by 10:00 PM. The clear conditions ensured the match could proceed without any weather‑related interruptions.

Playing XIs

• India: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
• England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue

Series Schedule & Previous Results

The series opener on July 1 at Riverside Ground was cancelled. England secured a 4‑wicket victory in the second match at Old Trafford and a 125‑run win in the third at Trent Bridge. The fourth fixture was staged on July 9 in Bristol, with the final encounter slated for July 11 at The Rose Bowl in Southampton.