The rain could potentially play spport on day 1 of the 5th ind vs engine test at the Kennington oval in London Thursday
Day 1 of IND vs ENG 5th Test at the Kennington Oval in London could potentially be washed out, with the weather forecast predicting high chance of rain throughout the day. With the series poised currently in England’s favour 2-1, the final Test is Shubman Gill and co’s last opportunity to get back at England and draw the series. India managed a hard fought draw in the 4th Test in Manchester, thanks to Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar’s heroics with the bat.
London weather report for Day 1 of IND vs ENG 5th Test
As per the UK Met Office, a yellow warning for thunderstorm has been issued for Thursday – the opening day of IND vs ENG 5th Test. There is 80% chance of rain one hour before and at the start of play, which means there could might as well be a delayed start. Thereafter, the forecast predicts 80-70% rain for majority of the day, with the weather set to improve only towards the end of play.
| Time (Local time) | Chance of rain (%) |
| 11 AM | 80% |
| 12 PM | 70% |
| 1 PM | 70% |
| 2 PM | 60% |
| 3 PM | 60% |
| 4 PM | 60% |
| 5 PM | 40% |
| 6 PM | 30% |
“Often rather cloudy with showers or longer spells of rain, these becoming heavy and thundery at times, especially through the afternoon. Feeling very warm and humid. Maximum temperature 25 °C,” the forecast states.
IND vs ENG 5th Test: Match Details
- Match: England vs India, 5th Test
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London
- Date: July 31-August 4
- Time: 3:30 PM IST (Toss at 3:00 PM)
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
- Live Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
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Everyone complaining about rain but this is what TEST cricket is about! Conditions matter, adaptability matter. Modern fans just want perfect weather and flat pitches all the time.
Does this mean the players get extra tea breaks? Asking for a friend who really into the snacks at Lords 😂
Typical english weather ruining everything again. Why they even schedule matches in this season is beyond me?? Complete waste of time and money for fans who travel.
Perfect! Now Sky Sports will have 6 hours of “analysis” showing the same radar loop over and over while Nasser and Athers argue about declaration tactics from 1997. Can’t wait!! 🙄
Great info mate! Been checking weather all morning and this confirm what i was thinking. Really helpful for planning my day at the ground. Hopefully the storm pass quickly and we can see some good cricket.
Oh brilliant, another “storm warning” that probably means light drizzle for 10 minutes. English weather forecasts are so dramatic these days lol.
Storm warning? In London? During cricket season? *shocked face* Whatever will we do without this groundbreaking meteorological insight. Truly revolutionary stuff here.
The storm warning doesnt necessarily mean no play at all. If the heavy band passes before 11am we could still get 60-70 overs in. Ground staff at Lords are excellent with drainage anyway.
According to met office data the storm system is moving northeast at approximately 15mph. The precipitation probability peaks around 2pm with potential gusts up to 40mph. DLS method will likely come into play if play begins after 3pm based on overs reduction formula.