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Ashes 2023 | Will Rain Play Spoilsport in Headingley Test? Weather Forecast For Next Five Days in Leeds

image-ljqpct1mPat Cummins and Ben Stokes with the Ashes urn [Source: Twitter]

Headingley, Leeds braces itself for a gripping showdown as the highly-octane third Ashes 2023 Test commences on Thursday.


Weather in Headingley, Leeds

Hosts England finds themselves in a dismal position, trailing 0-2 in the five-match series against the dominant Australian side. The first encounter at Edgbaston saw Australia snatch a nail-biting two-wicket victory, while the second Test at Lord's in London witnessed the visitors secure a thrilling 43-run win. Ben Stokes’ troops now face an uphill task as they strive to turn the tide in their favour.

Meanwhile, as the cricketing world focuses its attention on the Headingley Test, there are concerns about potential interruptions due to inclement weather. While the initial two Ashes Tests experienced minimal rain delays at Edgbaston and Lord's, the forecast for day one at Headingley predicts intermittent showers, raising the possibility of brief stoppages.



Let’s take a look at the Headingley weather forecast for the third Ashes 2023 Test:

ENG vs AUS Day 1 Weather Forecast: On Thursday, July 6, the first day of the Headingley Test, AccuWeather predicts a 25% chance of showers throughout the day in Leeds. Nevertheless, the prevailing weather conditions are expected to be predominantly cloudy, with the maximum temperature reaching 21 degrees Celsius and the minimum hovering around 14 degrees Celsius.

ENG vs AUS Day 2 Weather Forecast: Moving on to Friday, July 7, the weather forecast indicates a sunnier day in Leeds with a maximum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 14 degrees Celsius. Though intermittent periods of cloudiness are expected, the chances of rain disrupting play are only at a paltry 9%.

ENG vs AUS Day 3 Weather Forecast:  It is Day 3, Saturday, July 8, that looms under a cloud of uncertainty. AccuWeather predicts an 80% chance of showers for the majority of the day, with the added menace of heavy thunderstorms in the late morning. This ominous weather pattern along with a maximum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 13 degrees Celsius raises concerns about a potentially disrupted day of play.

ENG vs AUS Day 4 Weather Forecast: Fortunately, the forecast takes a favourable turn on Day 4, Sunday, July 9. AccuWeather suggests that conditions will be ideal for play, with only a 6% chance of light showers during the day. However, as night falls, the probability of rain increases to 62%. The temperature scale is expected to reach a maximum of 22 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature remains steady at 13 degrees Celsius.

ENG vs AUS Day 5 Weather Forecast: As the Headingley Test match reaches its climax on Day 5, Monday, July 10, the weather gods appear less merciful. The forecast predicts yet another rainy day in Leeds, with a 61% chance of rain during the playing hours. The maximum temperature will reach 21 degrees Celsius, and the minimum will remain at 14 degrees Celsius.