Ashes 2023, 3rd Test | Headingley Weather Forecast For Today
3rd day of the Test was affected by inclement weather [Twitter]
The third Ashes Test between arch-rivals England and Australia at Headingley has started heading towards a conclusion, with the hosts sitting in the driving seat. Chasing a modest target of 251 runs, England finished comfortably on 27 for no loss at stumps on day 3. Therefore, they need only 224 runs to open their account in the Ashes 2023, and the task seems like a cakewalk for them with ten wickets in hand.
However, as the passionate fans gear up to witness a fascinating day of cricket, rain is set to play spoilsport on the second consecutive day of the Test match. Notably, only 25.1 overs could be bowled on day three owing to a persistent downpour at the venue.
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Headingley, Leeds Weather Forecast For Today
While the fans hope for a bright, sunny day, the AccuWeather discourages them with a prediction of eighty percent precipitation on day 4.
As per Accuweather, we could see an on-time start to the day's play, with the sky remaining cloudy in the initial couple of hours. However, rain is expected to arrive at 2.00 PM and continue till 8.00 PM (local time), significantly reducing the chances of a full-fledged game.
Therefore, we will likely witness a rain-hit day for the second consecutive time in this match, which is all set for a cracking finish.
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