India vs England Weather Report, Day 3 Of Leeds Test 2025

After two days in the first Test between India and England at Headingley in Leeds, the focus now turns to the weather forecast for the third day. Notably, India and England have delivered good performances over the first two days of the ongoing first Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

Rain interrupted play on Day 2 of the first Test between India and England, following clear skies on the opening day. India posted a total of 471 in the first innings. In response, England reached 209 for the loss of 3 wickets by stumps despite the weather disruptions. They now trail India by 262 runs.

Day 3 Weather Forecast: England vs India 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds

After India were bowled out, rain briefly halted play on Day 2 but resumed within 30–40 minutes, with the lost time made up later. A 65% chance of showers is expected, especially in the afternoon of the third day.

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The day is likely to begin cloudy and breezy, but conditions should allow an on-time start. Notably, the rain threat is minimal between 11 AM and 4 PM. However, chances of showers increase around 4 PM (up to 60%), with heavier rain and possible thunderstorms expected later in the evening.

Humidity is set to hover around 60%, with winds reaching speeds of up to 24 km/h. Overcast skies could aid the Indian seamers by providing swing-friendly conditions, much like what England exploited on Day 2. Today's play could prove to be a pivotal phase in the match.

Jasprit Bumrah Shines with the Ball in Batting-Friendly Conditions

Jasprit Bumrah was the standout performer with the ball for India on Day 2 of the first Test, excelling in challenging batting conditions. He made an early impact by dismissing Zak Crawley for just four runs in the opening over with a brilliant delivery.

Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett built a 122-run partnership for the second wicket, but Bumrah broke the stand by removing Duckett for 62. He struck again just before stumps, sending Joe Root back for 28, caught at slip by Karun Nair.

Bumrah bowled several no-balls late in the day, including one that briefly dismissed Harry Brook. England ended the day at 209 for 3, trailing India by 262 runs.

India Post 471 in First Innings of Opening Test

Earlier in the day, India posted a total of 471 in their first innings of the opening Test. Resuming from 359/3 on Day 2, the visitors added just 112 more runs, but their final seven wickets fell for only 41.

England pacers Ben Stokes and Josh Tongue picked up four wickets each, finishing with figures of 4/66 and 4/86, respectively.

Captain Shubman Gill scored 147 off 227 balls, including 19 fours and a six. Vice-captain Rishabh Pant blasted 134 from 178 deliveries, with the help of six sixes and 12 fours. They added a massive 209-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

On Day 1, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 101 off 159 balls, including 16 boundaries and a six. KL Rahul also contributed with 42, and his 91-run opening stand with Jaiswal gave India a strong foundation.

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