Will ENG vs IND 2nd Test Day 3 Be Abandoned Due To Rain? Edgbaston Weather Update

Edgbaston Weather Update (Source:@Edgbaston,x.com)

After two days of cricket at Edgbaston, the third day of the England vs India Test match is poised to be a potential turning point in the contest. However, while India find themselves in a commanding position, thanks to a mammoth first innings total and early inroads into England’s top order. 

India finished Day 2 in complete control, riding high on a record-breaking double century from skipper Shubman Gill, who compiled a magnificent 269 to lead his team to a daunting total of 587. Their dominance was extended with the ball as they reduced England to 77/3 by stumps, putting themselves firmly in the driver’s seat to level the series. However, Day 3's progress may hinge more on the weather. 

ENG vs IND: Edgbaston Weather Update For Today

According to the latest forecast from AccuWeather.com, the weather forecast for Edgbaston, Birmingham on Friday, July 4 is not very favourable. There is 25% chance of precipitation during the morning session. Although the chances of rain are lower at the start of the day, heavy cloud cover estimated at 69% is likely to persist throughout.

The temperature will be around between 24°C and 25°C, which is comfortable for play, but atmospheric conditions could favour the bowlers. A strong westerly breeze at 19 km/h, with gusts up to 50 km/h, is expected to sweep across the ground. 

Edgbaston Weather [Source: Accuweather.com]

The afternoon session is where rain could start playing spoilsport. Cloud cover is expected to increase steadily, and precipitation probability rises significantly in the evening to 60%, with 98% cloud cover. Around 1.1 mm of rainfall is predicted during the later hours of play. 

Impact On Match Situation

Should the rain stay away for most of the day, India will be keen to push hard for more breakthroughs. With England trailing significantly and three top-order wickets already gone, a full day’s play could see India take a giant stride towards victory. 

So far, Edgbaston has seen no rainfall during the first two days, but Day 3 marks a slight shift in the weather conditions. 

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