Rain Threat Looms Over Gripping Final Day of Second Test
With England still needing 536 runs to win on the final day of the second test against India, rain gods may chose to favor the hosts on Sunday.
However, having lost three wickets already with Siraj and Akash Deep finding their rhythm, the overcast conditions might as well benefit Gill-led India.
Nevertheless, the result of the Edgbaston test now hang in the balance, as rain threatens to disrupt a gripping finale.
The BBC and AccuWeather suggested a 79 to 90 percent probability of morning rain.
India’s pace duo, Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj, have claimed all 13 wickets thus far and would be excited to swing their side to victory under overcast skies.
Meanwhile, England battles to save the Test and preserve their 1‑0 series lead. The three lions batting coach Trescothick earlier said that England was willing to settle for a draw.
Weather reports suggest any lost time likely won’t exceed 15 overs, with most rain clearing by lunch. However as per the official broadcasters the start of play has been delayed due to “wet outfield.”
On-field banter even turned to the weather, as England’s Harry Brook jokingly urged Shubman Gill to “take the draw” due to the rain—Gill’s witty “bad luck for us” comeback going viral.