The English team levelled out the T20 series 1-1 on Sunday by defeating the Pakistan team by 45 runs. The series now moves on to the next and the final stop which is Old Trafford, Manchester. The last and the final match of the T20 series as well as the tour will be played here in Manchester. This article covers the Manchester T20 Records as well as the Pitch report of the ground.
After the 2nd match of the T20 series went the way of the hosts, the series has now turned quite interesting. The third and the ultimate match of the series has now become the series decider. Whoever wins it, takes the trophy. The Pakistan side after losing the ODI series 3-0 to England must be looking forward to winning the T20 series and take the trophy back home.
On the other hand, the Englishmen would be backing themselves to win the T20 series as well.
Manchester T20 records
A total of 10 T20 matches have been played here in Manchester and the records are as such. The average 2nd innings score here is 127 whereas the average 1st innings score is 151 which is significantly higher. The highest ever total recorded here is 199.
| Total matches | 10 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Matches won bowling first | 5 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 151 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 127 |
| Highest total recorded | 199/5 (19.1 Ov) by ENG vs PAK |
| Lowest total recorded | 135/10 (16.2 Ov) by NZ vs ENG |
| Highest score chased | 199/5 (19.1 Ov) by ENG vs PAK |
| Lowest score defended | 190/4 (20 Ov) by PAK vs ENG |
The Pitch Report
It is generally seen and the T20 Records of Manchester as well say that the teams batting 2nd have the upper hand here. Out of the 10 matches played here, teams batting 1st won only 2 matches while the teams batting 2nd won 5. The deck offers help to the fast bowlers. Any captain who wins the toss here should look forward to Bowl first.
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The T20 records of Manchester also suggest that the venue in general is a low scoring venue. No team ever touched the 200-run mark here.
Manchester weather on Match Day :
The forecast says the Weather in Manchester on the match day, that is July 20, would stay Sunny throughout the day. The humidity will be 56%. There are very low chances of rain.