All Eyes on the Weather Forecast
England, having amassed a massive first-innings score of 669 runs and taking a 311-run lead, had reduced India to 0/2 in their second innings on day four. The match seemed to be firmly in their grasp. However, an unbeaten 174-run partnership between KL Rahul (87*) and Shubman Gill (78*) brought India back into the contest. Now, with India trailing by 133 runs and eight wickets remaining, all eyes are on the weather forecast, which could prove to be a lifeline for Gill and company.Manchester Weather on Day Five
According to the British Meteorological Office, there is a high probability of continuous rain in Manchester on Sunday, 27 July. The highest likelihood of rain is during the initial hours of play, which could delay the start and reduce England’s chances of victory. Let’s look at the hourly rain probability during the match.Hourly Rain Forecast During the Match (IST)
3:30 PM – 80% 4:30 PM – 90% 5:30 PM – 80% 6:30 PM – 70% 7:30 PM – 60% 8:30 PM – 60% 9:30 PM – 50% 10:30 PM – 30%
