India vs England Weather Report Day 2, Manchester Test 2025

India and England resumed action in the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday, July 23. Overcast skies and gloomy conditions had prevailed throughout the opening day of the ongoing Test match, but play continued without any interruptions.

England skipper Ben Stokes opted to bowl first after winning the toss. The visiting team got off to a good start, but the home team managed to turn the game in their favor with wickets at regular intervals. India finished Day 1 on 264 for 4, but England has a slight advantage following Rishabh Pant’s injury.

Day 2 Weather Forecast for India vs England 4th Test at Old Trafford

Gloomy conditions are expected to continue on Day 2 of the fourth Test in Manchester, but the forecast suggests minimal weather disruption. There was cloud cover throughout Day 1, but play went ahead for the full day without any rain interruptions.

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Looking ahead to Day 2, there is a 40% to 50% chance of rain between 2 PM and 4 PM, but the rest of the day is expected to remain dry. Showers may miss Old Trafford, as rain interruptions have been rare in the series so far.

The overcast conditions could benefit England, who will begin the day with the second new ball. Overall, fans can look forward to a largely uninterrupted day of cricket.

India End Day 1 of Fourth Test on 264/4 After Solid Batting Display

The visitors ended Day 1 of the fourth Test with a total of 264 runs for the loss of 4 wickets, with Ravindra Jadeja (19) and Shardul Thakur (19) at the crease. The visitors got off to a good start, with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (58) and KL Rahul (46) negotiating the opening session effectively.

Sai Sudharsan, who returned after missing two games, scored a patient 61 off 151 balls, including seven boundaries. Captain Shubman Gill was dismissed for 12 off 23 balls. Rishabh Pant contributed 37 off 48 deliveries before retiring hurt due to a foot injury, raising doubts over his participation in the rest of the match.

Shubman Gill's team will aim to post a strong first-innings total, with Washington Sundar expected to bat next. Meanwhile, England will look to capitalize on the second new ball and wrap up the Indian innings quickly to gain control.

Rishabh Pant’s Injury Raises Doubt Over His Participation

Rishabh Pant’s availability for the remainder of the fourth Test is uncertain, as the BCCI medical team continues to monitor his condition. The full extent of his foot injury will only be known after the scan results.

With Pant injured, Dhruv Jurel is expected to take over wicketkeeping duties at Old Trafford. Jurel also kept wickets during the third Test at Lord’s.

Pant has been one of the best performers for India in this series. He is currently the second-highest run-scorer for the visitors, with 462 runs at an average of 77, including two centuries and two fifties. He also became the first visiting wicketkeeper to score over 1000 Test runs in England.

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