When was the last time England lost a test match at Old Trafford, Manchester?

England and India are locking horns in fourth test of the five-match series at Old Trafford, Manchester.

The England Cricket Team are wrestling with the Indian Cricket Team in fourth test of the five-match series at Old Trafford, Manchester. England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl first. In the first innings, India piled up 358/10 with half-centuries by Yashasvi Jaiswal (58), Sai Sudharsan (61), and Rishabh Pant (54).

Stokes picked a five-wicket haul in the first innings. England openers Zak Crawley (84) and Ben Duckett (94) gave a brilliant start with the bat, etching an opening stand of 166. At the end of day two, England reached 225/2.

With a dominating start in the first innings, England are looking strong favourites to win the game. Their record at the stadium also complements them as they have never lost a test match against India at Old Trafford, Manchester. Out of nine games, England have won four games, while five matches ended in a draw.

England’s last defeat at Old Trafford, Manchester, came in 2019

England have a good record in Manchester for the last few years. Their last defeat in test cricket at the stadium came in September 2019 against Australia. In Ashes 2019, Australia defeated England in fourth test at Old Trafford, Manchester, by 185 runs.

In the first innings, Australia piled up 497/8d with a double century by Steve Smith (211). England were bowled out for 301 runs, with half-centuries by Rory Burns and Joe Root.

Australia then scored 186/6d in the second innings, setting a 383-run target for the hosts. England were bundled for 197 runs, losing the encounter by a big margin of 185 runs. Pat Cummins picked up a four-wicket haul. Smith was awarded Player of the Match award for his double century.

Overall, England have played 84 tests in Manchester. They registered victories in 33 games and lost 15 matches. 36 matches ended in a draw.

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