India vs England 2nd Test Day 5: Weather Concerns Loom Over Match
Weather Forecast for India vs England 2nd Test
The second Test match between India and England is currently taking place in Birmingham as part of a five-match Test series. India is on the verge of victory, having set a daunting target of 608 runs for England. However, rain could disrupt the game. In their second innings, England has managed to score only 72 runs while losing three wickets. If India takes seven more wickets on the fifth day, they will make history, but there is troubling news for Indian fans.
India's Strong Position but Weather Worries
Despite having pushed England onto the back foot by taking three wickets by the end of the fourth day, the chances of a win for Shubman Gill's team on the fifth day remain uncertain.
Birmingham Weather: Rain Threatens the Match
While India's position in the Edgbaston Test appears strong, questions are arising about Shubman Gill's decision to declare the innings, primarily due to the weather conditions in Birmingham. There is a 60% chance of rain on the fifth day, although the weather may clear up by the afternoon.
Expected Weather Conditions for Day 5
6:00 AM – 48% chance of rain
7:00 AM – 60% chance of rain
8:00 AM – 89% chance of rain
9:00 AM – 90% chance of rain
10:00 AM – 60% chance of rain
11:00 AM – 46% chance of rain
12:00 PM – 46% chance of rain
1:00 PM – 47% chance of rain
2:00 PM – 20% chance of rain
3:00 PM – 13% chance of rain
4:00 PM – 0% chance of rain
5:00 PM – 0% chance of rain
Match Resumption and England's Chances
If the forecast holds true and rain occurs until 1 PM local time in Edgbaston, the match will resume after lunch on the final day. In such a scenario, England would have a strong chance of drawing the match, a point discussed by Harry Brook during Gill's batting on the fourth day.
India's Historic Challenge at Edgbaston
Should rain not interfere on the final day, Shubman Gill's team could achieve a feat that has never been accomplished before. Throughout the history of Test cricket, India has never won a match at Edgbaston. The team has played eight Tests at this venue, suffering seven losses and one draw. A victory in this Test would not only mark a historic achievement for India but also level the series at 1-1, following England's five-wicket win in the Headingley Test.