Oval Test Day 5 Weather Report: Will Rain Decide the England vs India Thriller?
Oval Test Day 5 Weather Update: England need 35 runs, India need 4 wickets, but rain looms over the series finale at the Oval. Check BBC, Accuweather, and Met Office forecasts.
Oval Test Day 5 Weather Report: Will Rain Decide the England vs India Thriller?
The England vs India Test at the Oval is hanging by a thread as Day 5 promises high drama. With England needing just 35 runs and India requiring 4 wickets, all four results—England win, India win, draw, or tie—are still possible. But there’s one big question: will rain spoil the finale?
🌦️ Oval Weather Forecast for Monday, August 4
♦ Morning Session: Cloudy but dry. Favourable for Indian bowlers with the new ball in play.
♦ 1 PM (Lunch Interval): BBC Weather predicts rain likely to arrive.
♦ 2 PM onwards: Accuweather shows a 60% chance of showers increasing as the afternoon progresses.
♦ 11 AM – Noon: Met Office gives a 40% chance of rain by 11 AM, climbing to 60% by midday, followed by steady rain until 5 PM.
⚡ Key takeaway: Teams could get a full first session, but after lunch, rain interruptions are highly likely.
📊 Match Situation Recap
♦ England: 35 runs needed to seal series 3–1
♦ India: 4 wickets away from a comeback win
♦ Stakes: Decider of a high-voltage series
🏏 Why Weather Could Be the Decider
♦ Cloud cover in the morning could help India’s pacers.
♦ Rain interruptions after lunch may deny either side the full chance to press for victory.
♦ Bad light stoppages from Day 4 show that even if rain clears, play may not resume quickly.
