India vs England Weather Report Day 3, Edgbaston Test 2025

India, led by Shubman Gill, took full control of the second Test against the Ben Stokes-led England team with a dominant performance at Edgbaston on Day 2 (Thursday, July 3). All eyes are now on the weather, with fans hoping for clear skies and uninterrupted action on Day 3 of the ongoing Test match.

Following their defeat in Leeds, India bounced back in the second Test at Edgbaston. After ending Day 1 at 211/5, they posted a commanding first-innings total of 587. Captain Shubman Gill played a pivotal role in the first innings. The batter anchored the innings with his maiden double-century in Tests.

India Post Mammoth 587 in First Innings at Edgbaston

India posted a massive total of 587 runs in 151 overs in their first innings at Edgbaston. Skipper Shubman Gill scored a career-best 269 off 387 deliveries, with the help of 30 fours and 3 sixes. Yashasvi Jaiswal (87) and Ravindra Jadeja (89) prevented a collapse in the lower middle order with crucial runs.

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In response, the England team got off to a disastrous start. Akash Deep removed Ben Duckett for a duck and then dismissed Ollie Pope on the very next delivery. Mohammed Siraj got rid of Zak Crawley for 19, leaving England reeling at 25 for 3 within the first eight overs of their innings.

However, Joe Root (18) and Harry Brook (30) helped the team end the final session without losing further wickets. The home team ended the day with 77 runs on the board in their first innings.

Day 3 Weather Forecast for India vs England 1st Test at Edgbaston

The weather forecast for Day 3 of the second Test at Edgbaston is positive for both teams and spectators. Conditions are expected to be warm and mostly clear, with a mix of sunshine and cloud cover. Afternoon temperatures are likely to hover around 24-25°C, with humidity at a comfortable 38%.

Rain is not expected to spoil the game during the main playing hours, especially between 2 PM and 6 PM, when there’s only a 7% chance of showers. While cloud cover may increase later in the evening, the possibility of rain rises only after 7 PM, reaching a 60% chance.

The match has seen uninterrupted action so far, and that trend should continue for most of Day 3. England, who are batting under favorable conditions, failed to capitalize on the second day. Fans can expect another full day of play with minimal disruption on Day 4.

England Have Overcome 500+ Totals Before Under Stokes’ Bazball Leadership

England have conceded massive first-innings totals before and managed remarkable comebacks under Ben Stokes' leadership in the Bazball era. They have given up over 500 runs on three separate occasions and still ended up winning the match.

Notably, New Zealand posted 553 in Stokes' debut series as captain, and Pakistan twice crossed the 500-run mark in home conditions, yet England emerged victorious each time.

England will resume Day 3 at 77/3, trailing India’s total of 587. Despite the absence of India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, England will have to work hard to avoid a follow-on and stay in the contest.