ENG vs IND 2018: Rain Forces Early Lunch On Opening Day Of Lord's Test

Rain has forced an early lunch on the first day of the second England vs India Test with no play possible at the Lord’s on Thursday (August 9) morning.

The ground had been under the covers since the start of the day. The rains never quite stopped, thus delaying the toss too. And any chances of seeing the teams in action soon disappeared as it continued to pour at the Home of Cricket. The umpires finally decided to take an early lunch.

UPDATE – Early lunch has been taken here at @HomeOfCricket.

It is still drizzling out here.

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— BCCI (@BCCI) August 9, 2018

Meanwhile, England are leading the five-match series 1-0 after winning the thrilling opener in Birmingham.

It was a match that swung from one side to another throughout before England finally managed to win it by 31 runs. The game kept the fans on the edge of their seats throughout. If it was India who took the upper hand by dismissing England for 287 in the first innings then England also did well by taking a 13-run lead despite Virat Kohli scoring a majestic 149.

The famous walk the players will take through the Lord’s pavilion!#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/QkWA4NVo7W

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 9, 2018

In the second innings, India had the hosts on the mat by reducing them to 87 for 7. However, a 63-run knock from Sam Curran helped them post 180. It eventually turned out to be the difference.

At 141 for 6 with Kohli and Hardik Pandya on the crease, the game was slightly tilted in India’s favour. However, Stokes dismissed Kohli and Mohammed Shami inside an over to put England on top. Pandya threatened to run away with the game but Stokes struck again to remove Pandya and fire England to a stunning win.

Both the teams have plenty off issues to address before the second game. While the bowling units of both the team fired at Edgbaston, the batsmen and fielders cut a sorry figure. Both the teams will be expecting an improved show from the batsmen and fielders when the game starts.