The fifth and final Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series is expected to conclude on Day 4 (Sunday, August 3) at The Oval in London. India are in a strong position, needing just nine wickets to clinch the series, but the weather could influence play on the penultimate day of the match.
With England leading the series 2-1, Day 4 of the final Test is crucial for both teams. India have a chance to level the series at 2-2, while England will be aiming to seal a 3-1 victory. England have chased big targets in the Bazball era, including earlier in this series at Leeds, but India are the favorites to win.
Day 4 Weather Forecast for India vs England 5th Test at The Oval
Weather is expected to play a key role on Day 4 of the final Test at The Oval. Day 3 played out without interruptions, but forecasts suggest light rain and overcast skies could return on Sunday. Morning conditions are likely to stay dry, giving India’s bowlers a good opportunity to strike early.
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AccuWeather predicts a 62% chance of rain in the afternoon, with temperatures ranging from 24°C during the day to 16°C at night. Overcast conditions could benefit seamers like Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj by offering movement off the pitch.
There is a 40-50% risk of rain in the afternoon, but only brief showers are expected, with the likelihood of rain dropping to 7% later in the day. No thunderstorms are forecast, and Day 5 is available if needed, keeping hopes high for a result despite possible weather delays.
London Weather on Sunday – UK Met Office
| Local Time (IST) | Chance of Rain | Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 AM (3:30 PM) | <5% | 14° |
| 12 PM (4:30 PM) | <5% | 15° |
| 1 PM (5:30 PM) | 10% | 17° |
| 2 PM (6:30 PM) | 10% | 18° |
| 3 PM (7:30 PM) | <5% | 20° |
| 4 PM (8:30 PM) | 20% | 21° |
| 5 PM (9:30 PM) | 30% | 21° |
| 6 PM (10:30 PM) | 50% | 21° |
| 7 PM (11:30 PM) | 50% | 21° |
India End Day 3 of Fifth Test on a High
India ended Day 3 of the fifth Test on a high, removing Zak Crawley in the final over to leave England at 50/1 in their 374-run chase. Ben Duckett remained unbeaten on 34 off 48 balls. With Chris Woakes unlikely to bat due to injury, India need just eight more wickets to win and level the series at 2-2.
Earlier in the day, India’s batters produced a strong collective performance. Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored with 118, while Akash Deep added a valuable 66 in a 107-run partnership with Jaiswal. Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with a composed half-century, and Dhruv Jurel contributed 34.
Washington Sundar provided a strong finish with a quickfire 53 off just 46 balls. He stitched a 39-run partnership with Prasidh Krishna for the final wicket, helping India reach a total of 396. The visitors head into Day 4 with a firm advantage.
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