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Time of India
4 minutes ago
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- Time of India
India vs England weather, rain forecast: Why bad news for India from The Oval
Sahil Malhotra from TOI Sports breaks down why the weather forecast for the Oval Test could spell bad news for Team India. With rain and overcast conditions predicted, can India still pull off a fightback — or will the skies shut the door on a win?
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
India vs England 5th Test: Rain threat looms over The Oval clash; full pitch report
Image credit: Sahil Malhotra/ India and England are set to face off in the fifth and final Test of the series, beginning Thursday at the Kennington Oval in London. With England leading 2-1, India will be aiming to square the series and avoid a series defeat. After an up-and-down performance in the Manchester Test, the Indian team faces a few key selection calls. While the batting unit delivered a spirited fightback, the bowling department lacked bite. Debutant Anshul Kamboj struggled with pace and accuracy, and the rest of the attack failed to build consistent pressure on the English batters. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! With Rishabh Pant ruled out due to injury, Dhruv Jurel is expected to return as the wicketkeeper in a direct replacement. In the bowling department, changes appear likely as India look to inject more sharpness and control into the attack. England, on the other hand, will be disappointed not to have wrapped up the series in Manchester, having dominated large portions of the match. A major concern for them heading into the final Test is the fatigue of their pace battery. Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes have featured in all four matches so far, and with workload management in mind, England are expected to rotate their fast bowlers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Ben Stokes press conference: On Gautam Gambhir fight, injury update, workload, Manchester handshake Adding to their woes is the absence of skipper Ben Stokes, who has been ruled out of the Oval Test due to a shoulder injury. Ollie Pope will lead the side in his absence. England have already announced four changes to their playing XI, bringing in Jacob Bethell, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, and Josh Tongue. Will rain play spoilsport? According to Accuweather, rain is expected during the first two days of the Test. This forecast could influence the toss decision, with the winning captain likely to opt to bowl first to exploit early seam and swing conditions. Pitch Report The Oval is known for offering one of the most balanced wickets in England. While the dry summer has made pitches behave similarly across venues, the Oval typically assists seamers on Day 1, becomes batting-friendly on Days 2 and 3, and offers some turn for spinners in the final two days. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Batters' paradise? The Oval's last game had 1444 runs, 6 hundreds and a triple ton
Image credit: Sahil Malhotra/ NEW DELHI: An exciting finale to the five-match Test series between India and England is set to unfold at The Oval, with the fifth and final Test beginning on Thursday. All eyes will be on the toss—yes, it could be a crucial moment given the recent history at the venue. The last first-class match played at The Oval was a County Championship Division One game between Surrey and Durham in June, and it turned out to be a high-scoring spectacle. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Surrey, led by Rory Burns, were put into bat by Durham and went on to post a mammoth 820/9 declared in their first innings. Opener Dom Sibley starred with a monumental 305 off 475 balls, while Sam Curran (108), Dan Lawrence (178), and Will Jacks (119) also smashed centuries to propel Surrey to that enormous total. In response, Durham were bowled out for 362 in their first innings, forced to follow on, and then ended their second innings at 262 without loss. Poll Who do you think will win the final Test between India and England? India England Draw The match eventually ended in a draw, with a staggering 1,444 runs scored in total. The run-fest featured one triple century and six individual hundreds across both teams. With that in mind, the big question is: Will India or England look at those numbers and opt to bat first if they win the toss? Could the fifth Test turn into another run fest? IND vs ENG: Gautam Gambhir loses cool during heated exchange with ground staff at The Oval ahead of 5th Test A lot will hinge on that toss when India's Shubman Gill and England's Ben Stokes walk out in their blazers to the middle of The Oval on Thursday morning. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo After four fiercely contested matches, India trail 1-2 but remain alive in the series. The visitors lost the opener at Headingley, bounced back with a dominant win at Edgbaston, and then saw England reclaim the lead at Lord's. A gritty fightback in Manchester helped India force a draw in the fourth Test, setting the stage for a thrilling decider in London. The final Test promises high drama, and the toss might just set the tone for what lies ahead. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG 4th Test Weather Updates: Will Manchester rain save India or complicate their fightback?
Old Trafford stadium in Manchester (Image credit: Sahil Malhotra/ NEW DELHI: As India head into the final day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, all eyes are not just on the batters but also on the skies. With India still trailing by 137 runs and eight wickets in hand, the weather forecast could play a decisive role in determining whether they walk away with a draw or face a crushing defeat. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! According to the UK Met Office, Day 5 in Manchester is expected to start with cloudy conditions transitioning into light rain by late morning. The temperature will hover between a chilly 14°C to 18°C. India vs England rain, weather forecast: Can Shubman Gill-KL Rahul pull off stunning draw? The forecast predicts an 80% chance of rain in the morning session, dropping slightly to 70% in the afternoon. Encouragingly for England but worryingly for India, the likelihood of rain further reduces to 50% by tea and 30% by stumps, raising the chances of enough overs being bowled to force a result. For India, who resumed their second innings at 174/2 with KL Rahul (87*) and captain Shubman Gill (78*) still unbeaten, rain could be both a saviour and a spoiler. Prolonged showers might wipe out entire sessions and aid India's bid for a draw. However, intermittent rain breaks — the more likely scenario — could break the batters' rhythm and create stop-start conditions that assist England's pace attack with a relatively fresh second new ball due in 17 overs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Rare, Refined, and Ready Soon – Monte South is the Answer Monte South A Joint Venture between Adani Realty and Marathon Realty Learn More Undo On Day 4, Gill and Rahul stitched together a gritty 174-run partnership after India were reduced to 0/2 in the first over, countering a 311-run first-innings deficit. Their effort gave India a glimmer of hope in a match that seemed lost. Still trailing in the five-match series 1-2, India will need either divine help from the clouds or another monumental batting effort to avoid a defeat that would hand England the series. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
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Business Standard
6 days ago
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- Business Standard
Manchester weather forecast today: Will rain save India in 4th Test?
As the crucial fourth Test between India and England enters Day 4 at Old Trafford, all eyes are once again on the weather, and not without reason. With England firmly in control and India struggling to stay afloat in the match and series, the weather could become a key factor in determining the outcome. Clouds return to Manchester after sunny Day 3 After a bright and clear third day of play, ominous clouds and cold winds swept into Manchester on Friday evening, raising concerns about possible interruptions on Day 4. Reporting from the venue, Times of India journalist Sahil Malhotra noted: 'Chilly conditions and overcast skies have replaced the sunshine. The forecast for Day 4 and Day 5 isn't promising. India had already struggled under similar cloud cover on Day 1, and if they're to bat on Day 4, it could once again test their resilience.' Manchester Weather Forecast for Day 4 According to the UK Met Office, Manchester is likely to see light rain early in the day, with skies remaining largely overcast. Temperatures are expected to hover between 16°C and 20°C throughout the day. Morning session: 50–60% chance of rain Afternoon (Tea): Rain probability drops to around 40% Although conditions are expected to gradually improve, the start of play could still face interruptions, a concern especially for India as they seek to close the deficit. India under pressure in hostile conditions India, currently 1-2 down in the five-match series, are facing an uphill battle. England closed Day 3 at a commanding 544/7, with Joe Root delivering a sublime 150 and Ben Stokes unbeaten on 77. Their lead of 186 runs puts pressure on India, who have never won a Test at Old Trafford. Compounding India's challenge is the mental barrier posed by overcast English conditions, which have historically troubled their batters. A rain-affected Day 4 could work either for or against them, depending on how well they adapt.
