Know about the live weather forecast of Nottingham today with relentless rain continuing to keep us staved off action on day 5
In complete control of the first test match of the five match series, India closed day 4 knowing they were within touching distance of a series lead. Barring captain Joe Root’s heroics, England failed to come up with anything of note to be folded out for 303 in their second innings.
Needing 209 to win, India managed to close out day 5 on 52-1 with Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara seeing out the day’s play after KL Rahul was sent back for 26 by Stuart Broad. With just 157 runs more needed, the visitors were widely touted to race into a win come day 5.
However, day 5 came bearing with it dreary news as the conventional English rains lashed Trent Bridge. Unrelenting since the morning, the rain has resulted in not a single ball being bowled as things stand on the day.
England vs India 1st Test Match: Nottingham Live Weather Rain Forecast Today
With a maximum of 18 degrees celsius and minimum of 12, the weather forecast for Nottingham doesn’t bode well for the Indians. Inclement weather is set to be a persistent feature across the course of the day to see play likely unlikely to occur.
Incessant rainfall did see slight periods of reduced rainfall but any chances of play occurring were quickly dashed as the clouds one again burst open to delay the pitch inspection
There is slightly better news at the moment though with the rain having stopped in Nottingham and the skies sunnier than earlier. Both the teams have currently broken off for team with only one session remaining at the moment.
The ground is completely covered at the moment however a pitch inspection by the umpires could occur in the impending tie if rain doesn’t batter the venue again. Play is likely to be extended if the match can get underway within the next hour with around 30-40 overs being accorded in the time leftover.
India will step out looking to attack from the word go if play does finally unfold. With a scantly target awaiting them, the visitors will be looking to grab any opportunity they get to take a crucial 1-0 lead.