India vs England 5th Test, London Weather Report: Will rain play spoilsport during IND vs ENG Test at The Oval?

With England leading the series 2-1, Shubman Gill’s India must win to level it 2-2 and share the trophy. However, as India prepare for the 5th Test at The Oval in London, all eyes are not just on the pitch and players, but on the skies.

Looming over the highly anticipated contest is an unpredictable London weather forecast.

According to the latest London weather update, rain could play spoilsport across all five days of the IND vs ENG 5th Test Match.



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The Oval weather report indicates cloudy skies with light rain expected daily.

Temperatures are set to hover between 14°C and 24°C, with high humidity (around 88%) and wind speeds up to 13 km/h.

These overcast conditions could heavily favour the swing bowlers, adding a new layer of complexity to the game.

India comes into this clash riding a wave of momentum after an epic fightback in Manchester, where special centuries from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar, along with KL Rahul’s gritty 90, helped secure a dramatic draw.

However, injuries are a concern. Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested, with Arshdeep Singh or Akash Deep expected to debut.


For England, Ben Stokes is out due to a biceps tendon injury, and Ollie Pope will captain the side.

Adding to the drama is the tension over the pitch itself. The Oval pitch appears green, favouring seamers, though some grass may be trimmed before play. Since 2019, all four innings here have averaged under 300 runs, pointing to bowler-friendly conditions.

If the rain holds off, fans are in for a cracking match. But with the London weather forecast looking grim, the India vs England weather update might prove just as important as the toss. Fingers crossed that the rain stays away from this thrilling series finale.


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