After four gripping days of high-quality Test cricket at Headingley, the stage is set for a dramatic finale to the 1st India vs England Test. With England needing 350 runs and India chasing 10 wickets, all three results are possible. However, weather could be the fourth factor influencing the outcome.
Day 5 Weather Forecast: Key Highlights
- Overnight showers have dampened the outfield in Leeds.
- Morning showers possible, with a 55% chance of rain at 10 AM local time.
- Start of play at 11 AM has a 40% rain probability.
- Rain chances hover around 30-35% through the afternoon.
- Clearing skies expected by evening, making extra time possible if needed.
What Does It Mean for the Match?
- A full washout is unlikely — enough time should be available for most of the 90 scheduled overs.
- However, delayed start or short interruptions are expected, especially before lunch.
- Both teams remain hopeful, with weather playing a potentially decisive role.
What’s at Stake?
- India is on the brink of a 23-year first — a win at Leeds would mark their first opening Test victory on English soil since 2002.
- England are chasing a massive total in classic Bazball fashion.
- Rain is the only real threat to what promises to be a Test for the ages.
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