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Rain At Edgbaston Delays Proceedings On Day 5 Of India vs England 2nd Test

Rajgeeta Yadav

India vs England 2nd Test [Source: @HkNeeraj/X.com]India vs England 2nd Test [Source: @HkNeeraj/X.com]

Day 5 of the gripping second Test between England and India at Edgbaston has been marred by persistent rain, putting a halt to what could have been a historic day for the Indian team. From the early hours of the morning, heavy clouds blanketed Birmingham, and by the scheduled start of play at 11:00 AM local time, rain had already taken center stage. 

With the covers firmly on and no signs of clearing up, players and fans alike have been left waiting anxiously.

The forecast for the day presents a grim picture. Morning temperatures hover around 20°C, though it feels slightly cooler under the overcast skies. The skies remain unsettled, with broken intervals of sunlight interspersed with brief showers. There is a 70% probability of precipitation during the day and a 19% chance of thunderstorms, meaning the interruptions may not be short-lived.

Meanwhile, the afternoon isn't expected to provide much relief either. With continued overcast conditions and cloud cover reaching up to 91% by evening, the chance of play resuming looks slim. 

These factors cast a significant shadow over India’s strong position in the match, as they hope for enough play to seal a historic victory on English soil.

What Happened On Day 4 Of IND vs ENG?

Reflecting on Day 4, India produced a dominant performance that swung the match heavily in their favour. Resuming their second innings on 64 for one, the Indian side piled on the runs to finish at 427 for six before declaring. Their commanding batting effort was spearheaded by captain Shubman Gill, who played a magnificent knock of 161 off 162 balls. 

Meanwhile, Gill was ably supported by KL Rahul, who contributed a gritty 55, and the in-form Rishabh Pant, who smashed 65 off just 58 deliveries. Ravindra Jadeja, with a patient 69*, further ensured India maximised their advantage. With a monumental lead of 607 runs, India declared their innings and wasted no time making early inroads with the ball. 

England’s top order faltered yet again, with Zak Crawley falling for a duck and both Ben Duckett and Joe Root departing shortly after. Akash Deep, making a strong impression with the ball, claimed two crucial wickets to leave England teetering at 50 for three. 

By stumps, England had crawled to 72 for three, with Ollie Pope (22*) and Harry Brook (15*) fighting to keep their side afloat.