England ended Day 3 of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in a commanding position, reaching 544 runs for the loss of seven wickets. This gives them a significant lead of 186 runs over India’s first innings total of 358. The day was highlighted by Joe Root’s spectacular 150, which saw him break multiple records, and captain Ben Stokes‘ unbeaten 77, who will resume batting alongside Liam Dawson (21 not out). India will be desperately hoping to secure the remaining wickets swiftly on Day 4 and restrict England’s lead to under 600 runs to keep their hopes alive in the crucial match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025.
Day 4 in Manchester: Weather forecast for the ENG vs IND 4th Test
As Day 4 of the Old Trafford Test commences on July 26, the weather forecast presents a mixed outlook that could significantly influence the match’s progression. While a clear, sunny day would further complicate matters for India by allowing England to bat on, rain is indeed expected to play spoilsport for some time on Saturday.
Forecasts indicate a significant chance of precipitation, particularly in the morning session, with light rain expected to persist throughout the day and a 50-60% chance of showers peaking around noon local time. Chilly winds and overcast conditions are also predicted, which could prove challenging for India’s batters if they are forced to bat under such circumstances. The start of play might even be delayed due to heavy showers reported early on Saturday morning in Manchester.
1. Morning (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM local time / 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM IST):
- 10:00 AM (3:30 PM IST): Heavy rain is highly probable, with chances of precipitation around 50-60%. Temperatures will hover around 17°C, with chilly winds. Dark clouds are expected to blanket the sky.
- 11:00 AM (4:30 PM IST): The likelihood of light rain continues to be high, around 50%, with temperatures remaining around 18°C.
- 12:00 PM (5:30 PM IST): This period could also see the moderate chance of rain, potentially at 34%, with temperatures around 18°C.
- 1:00 PM (6:30 PM IST): Showers are still expected, with a 24% chance of rain, as temperatures rise slightly to 19°C.
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2. Afternoon (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM local time / 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM IST):
- 2:00 PM (7:30 PM IST): The chances of rain are expected to increase to 30%, with temperatures reaching around 19°C.
- 3:00 PM (8:30 PM IST): Similar conditions persist, with a 40% chance of rain and temperatures around 20°C.
- 4:00 PM (9:30 PM IST): The probability of showers is forecast to drop further to 30%, with temperatures remaining around 20°C.
3. Evening (5:00 PM onwards local time / 10:30 PM onwards IST):
- 5:00 PM (10:30 PM IST): The likelihood of rain continues to same, with chances around 30%. Temperatures will remain around 20°C.
Conditions are expected to be generally overcast throughout the day, which could still aid England’s bowlers, making India’s task even more challenging as they look to recover from their 186-run deficit. The forecast for Day 5 also suggests the possibility of a couple of showers, maintaining the threat of weather disruptions over the weekend.
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