India vs England Weather Report, Day 2- Lord’s Test, 2025

England began the third Test at Lord’s on a positive note after winning the toss and choosing to bat on Day 1 at Lord's Cricket Ground on Thursday, July 10. There is intrigue over whether weather conditions will potentially disrupt their progress on the second day of the ongoing match at the iconic venue in London.

The third Test of the five-match series between India and England began yesterday, with both sides entering the match having won one game each. England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bat first. The hosts had reached 251 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 83 overs before stumps on Day 1.

What Happened on Day 1 of the Third Test Between India and England at Lord’s?

England came out to bat under clear skies and on a batting surface. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley negotiated the opening spells of Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep. Nitish Kumar Reddy provided the breakthrough by dismissing Duckett and Crawley in the same over, putting the hosts under pressure.

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Joe Root and Ollie Pope then added a 109-run partnership against disciplined Indian bowling. Their stand was broken immediately after the tea break when Ravindra Jadeja produced a delivery that caught Pope’s edge. Wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel took a sharp catch, and Pope departed for 44 runs.

Harry Brook was bowled by Jasprit Bumrah for 11, leaving England at 172/4. However, Root and Stokes added an unbroken 79-run stand for the fifth wicket. Root ended the day unbeaten on 99 from 191 balls, while Stokes remained not out on 39 from 102 balls. England finished at 251/4 after 83 overs.

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Day 2 Weather Forecast for India vs England 3rd Test at Lord's

According to AccuWeather, Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s will feature bright sunshine and minimal chance of rain. London is set to witness one of the warmest days of the summer, with temperatures expected to reach up to 32°C.

There’s just a 2% chance of precipitation and only 5% cloud cover, making rain delays extremely unlikely. The dry and sunny conditions are expected to benefit the batters, especially in the early session, ensuring a full day of uninterrupted play.

BBC Weather also forecasts a bright and sunny day with top temperatures near 32 °C and minimal cloud cover, giving spectators and players no concerns about rain. Google Weather predicts uninterrupted action on Day 2 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Rishabh Pant Sustains Left Index Finger Injury on Day 1 at Lord’s

Team India vice-captain and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant sustained an injury to his left index finger on Day 1 of the third Test against England at Lord’s. The incident occurred in the 34th over when he dove to stop a leg-side delivery from Jasprit Bumrah but failed to collect it cleanly, conceding two byes.

Pant received immediate medical attention and briefly resumed his duties, but soon left the field. Dhruv Jurel was brought in as the substitute wicketkeeper.

Pant’s injury raises concerns for India ahead of their batting innings, especially given his excellent form in the series so far, with scores of 134, 118, 25, and 65 in the first two matches.

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