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Rain Delays Play On Day 2 Of England Vs Sri Lanka 1st Test At Old Trafford; Check Weather Report

Rain Halts Play On Day 2 [X.com] Rain Halts Play On Day 2 [X.com]

On the second day of the 1st Test between England and Sri Lanka at Old Trafford, rain has once again interrupted play. The persistent showers followed an earlier delay, forcing the groundsmen to cover the pitch swiftly. 

As the rain continues, the resumption of play remains uncertain, with an inspection now delayed.

Let's take a closer look at the upcoming weather conditions for the next 4 hours at Old Trafford. As per Accuweather.com, the weather is around 18 degrees, with clouds covering the area. It shows showers in the area, with cloud cover 93%, wind gusts 35 km/h, and humidity of 68%.


Old Trafford weather [Accuweather.com]Old Trafford weather [Accuweather.com]

England trail by 214 runs vs Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, having opted to bat first, faced a challenging start. The team was quickly reduced to 6/3 in the seventh over. Kusal Mendis (24) and Dinesh Chandimal (17) briefly steadied the innings before being dismissed by two exceptional deliveries. 

At 113/7, Sri Lanka seemed in deep trouble until captain Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant Milan Rathnayake orchestrated a recovery.

De Silva, showcasing a masterful innings, scored 74 runs, while Rathnayake contributed 72. Their partnership brought Sri Lanka to a respectable total of 236 before they were all out in 74 overs. 

England’s bowlers, Chris Woakes and Shoaib Bashir, each claimed three wickets, but Sri Lanka’s lower order added significant runs. 

England began their reply, but the rain delay halted their progress after just four overs, leaving them at 22/0 with Ben Duckett and Daniel Lawrence at the crease.