Will ENG vs IND 4th Test Day 2 Be Abandoned Due To Rain? Manchester Weather Update

Manchester weather today [Source: @magnomycart/X.com]

It has only been one day of cricketing action at Manchester between India and England for the 4th Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, and the match is already being threatened by rain. For the unaware, England edged the second session on Day 1 as India lost Sai Sudharsan and saw Rishabh Pant retire hurt with a swollen foot after a reverse sweep attempt. 

Nevertheless, India still manages to stay strong with a 264 at 4 as Ravindra Jadeja, who came in place of Pant, is holding at the crease with Shardul Thakur. However, the forecast of the weather on Day 2 doesn't seem to favour the game.

ENG vs IND: Manchester Weather Update For Today

According to the latest forecast from AccuWeather.com, the weather forecast for Manchester is expected to be partly cloudy with occasional showers in the afternoon. 

The high will reach 22°C, with a RealFeel of 23°C. Cloud cover will be around 66%, with a 56% chance of precipitation and an 11% chance of thunderstorms. Winds will blow from the northwest at 11 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 32 km/h. Rainfall is likely to total 0.9 mm, with about half an hour of precipitation expected.

Manchester weather update today [Source: Accuweather]

The morning session promises bright periods, while the afternoon sessions might be affected due to rain. The cloud cover will be 77% with 56% chances of rain, where visibility will be significantly reduced, and 0.9mm of rain is expected in the area.

Impact Of Rain On Match Situation

With 4 wickets already gone and Pant under medical observation, the rain might play into India's hands. A brief one-hour rain could potentially extend the crease time for the Men in Blue, helping them to round off Day 2. 

However, if England's pacers utilise the overcast conditions to their maximum potential, India could fall early. So far, there have been minimal interruptions because of rain on Day 1, yet Day 2 might see a significant hindrance.

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