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IND vs ENG 1st Test: Rain Stops Play At Headingley Immediately After India's Tragic Collapse

Sakshi Sharma

Headingley Weather (Source:@Southactressfra,x.com)Headingley Weather (Source:@Southactressfra,x.com)

The first Test match between India and England has been temporarily halted due to rain on Day 2, with dark clouds descending over the ground and a light drizzle beginning to fall. After a bright start to the day, the weather turned bad after England wrapped up India’s innings for 471/10 during the afternoon session.

As the drizzle set in, groundsmen hurried onto the field with the hover cover, the pitch also remained covered. Meanwhile, the covers were pushed onto the outfield as well. 

The sudden arrival of rain prompted the groundsmen to cover the pitch, and local authorities issued a yellow weather alert due to the forecast of potential thunderstorms, threatening further interruptions on Day 2. 

India In A Dominant Position

On the field, India has dominated the opening stages of the contest. Captain Shubman Gill’s stellar unbeaten 147 (227) has set the tone, while Rishabh Pant (134), Yashasvi Jaiswal (101), and KL Rahul (42) have ensured India is in control with a score of 471/10. On a mostly flat surface, India’s top order has shown remarkable resilience and patience.

With two sessions remaining on Day 2, India’s management may be tempted to consider a bold strategy: bat once and aim to pile up enough runs to bowl the hosts out twice. 

England’s Struggles In the Field

For England, the day has been one to forget. Their bowling attack has lacked the experience to threaten India’s solid lineup. Ben Stokes, the England captain, did manage to pick up four wickets, but it was not enough to put a serious dent in the Indian batting.

If the weather continues to interfere, it might provide some respite for the England bowlers. With rain expected to play a larger role on Day 2, India’s momentum could be affected, offering the hosts a chance to regroup and bounce back into the game. However, with no clear indication of when play will resume, the mood in Leeds remains uncertain.