Rain likely to hamper Day 3 of Headingley Test: Details
What's the story
As the first Test of the England vs India series enters its third day, all eyes are on the weather conditions at Headingley. AccuWeather.com has predicted a 65% chance of rain on Sunday, with intermittent showers expected between 2:00pm and 4:00pm local time. The second day's play was interrupted for nearly an hour due to rain, and a similar situation could arise again today.
Weather outlook
How much time will be lost?
Despite the rain forecast, it is expected that no more than two hours of play will be lost. The day is likely to start off cloudy and breezy but dry enough for a timely start. From 11:00am to 4:00pm the chances of rain are relatively low, providing a possible window for uninterrupted cricket action.
Forecast details
Conditions expected to worsen after 4pm
The weather at Headingley Stadium is expected to worsen after 4:00pm with rain and even thunderstorms likely in the early evening. Humidity levels are expected to hover around 60%, while wind will blow from the WSW direction at a speed of 22km/h and gusts reaching up to 56km/h. These conditions could potentially disrupt Day 3 of the Leeds Test match.
Game update
How has the match proceeded?
Meanwhile, India scored an impressive first-innings total of 471/10, thanks to centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant. England ended Day 2 at 209/3 in response, trailing by 262 runs. Jasprit Bumrah claimed all three wickets. While Zak Crawley fell early on, Ben Duckett (62) and Ollie Pope (100*) steadied the ship for the hosts. The weather could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of this Test match.