India vs England Weather Report Day 4, Manchester Test 2025

England finished Day 3 in complete control, putting up a strong total of 544/7 at stumps, with Joe Root scoring 150 and Ben Stokes playing a solid knock of 94 runs against India in the ongoing fourth Test at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester.

Their efforts have given the hosts a huge lead of 186 runs over India by the end of Day 3 in Manchester.

India had a brief moment of hope when they dismissed Ollie Pope and Harry Brook in quick time, but Joe Root and Ben Stokes (77*) steadied the innings and pushed England into a commanding position in the ongoing fourth Test.

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To make things worse for the Indian cricket team, both Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj walked off the field, raising concerns about their fitness.

On Day 4, the pressure will be firmly on Shubman Gill and his team as England will look to stretch their lead even further and tighten their grip on the Manchester Test and the ongoing five-match Test series.

Weather Report for India vs England 4th Test Day 4

Meanwhile, eyes will also be on the weather at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, which will play a role in the play of Day 4. India is expected to have a mixed day as they try to fight back in the ongoing must-win Test match for them against England in Manchester.

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While a few rain interruptions are likely early on Day 4, the rest of the weather might work in England’s favor. There is a 30% chance of rain between 9 AM and 12 PM, with the possibility of light showers around 1 PM, when the rain chances go up to 50%.

India needs special efforts to counter weather challenges at Old Trafford

But after that the weather is expected to remain dry but mostly cloudy for the rest of Day 4. Cloudy skies could pose trouble for India’s batters, especially with England’s swing bowlers ready to take advantage of the conditions at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

According to AccuWeather, cloud cover will stay heavy at around 77%, and the temperature is likely to drop to 20°C. There’s even a small 9% chance of thunderstorms at Old Trafford.

So, the brief rain might offer India some breathing space early on, but the cloudy and swinging conditions later in the day could make their second innings very challenging with the bat.

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Nasser Hussain questions India’s late use of Washington Sundar on Day 3

Meanwhile, former England skipper Nasser Hussain has slammed India’s tactics on Day 3 of the fourth Test, especially the late decision to bring Washington Sundar into the attack. Sundar was introduced only in the 69th over, with England already strong at 305/2.

And Sundar made an instant impact after lunch by dismissing Ollie Pope for 71 and Harry Brook for just 3. Nasser Hussain wrote in his column for the Daily Mail: “It was astonishing. I haven't seen a spin bowler in England get such beautiful drift, even against the wind.

They completely overlooked bowling Washington Sundar… not turning to him until the 69th over when England was 305 for two. He made an impact the moment he was introduced… leaving you wondering, Where’s he been?”