India vs England 2nd Test: Will rain affect play on Day 4? Latest Edgbaston weather

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jul 05, 2025, 16:25 IST

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Day 4 of the India-England Test at Edgbaston could face rain disruptions, with a 70% chance of showers around 3 pm. Cloudy skies and humidity are expected, favouring swing bowlers. While AccuWeather predicts light rain, local forecasts suggest lower chances, peaking at 11% around 2-3 pm. Play gets underway at 11am local time.

India vs England 2nd Test: Will rain affect play on Day 4? Latest Edgbaston weather

A general view of the Edgbaston cricket ground on Day 3 of the second Test between England and India in Birmingham. (AP)

The weather forecast for Day 4 of the second Test match between India and England at Edgbaston, Birmingham indicates potential disruptions with rain. The odds of rain in the region are as high as 70% around 3pm with the play starting at 11am. Morning session is expected to be cloudy and as play was set to resume, Edgbaston Cricket Ground had its lights on.LIVE: India vs England 2nd Test Day 4The conditions on July 5 are expected to remain mostly cloudy with temperatures between 18°C and 22°C, while elevated humidity levels could favour swing bowlers as India lead by 244 runs, picking up from overnight's at 64/1.India vs England 2nd Test: Edgbaston weather

Weather prediction for Edgbaston Cricket Ground on July 5 as per Accuweather.

Weather reports from AccuWeather and local forecasts suggest light rain interruptions, though these are not expected to result in complete session washouts.

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As per the local weather department, the odds of rain are not as high as that reported by Accuweather. The highest chances are near the 2-3pm time slot, going up to 11%. The mercury is expected to be near the 20 degrees Celsius mark throughout.

Weather prediction for Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on July 5 as per the Met Department.

The weather conditions could significantly impact the match dynamics, especially with the pitch already displaying variable bounce and seam movement. The combination of cloudy skies and moisture could provide additional advantages to seam and swing bowlers on both sides.Under cloudy skies, the first session could prove crucial in determining the course of the match for both teams.

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