Edgbaston Weather Report: There won’t be any respite from rains on day five in the ongoing Ashes opening Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Close to 57 overs were lost on day three due to heavy rains at Edgbaston, and more rain is set to play spoilsport on Tuesday. With all three results possible in the ongoing first Ashes let’s check the weather forecast on day four at Edgbaston.
At the end of day three, England are placed 28 for two with a slender lead of 35 runs. Only 10. 3 overs were bowled during the third innings in Birmingham. On day four, half hour’s play is extended on each session to make up for the lost overs. Both England and Australia are still in with a chance of winning the Ashes Test.
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Edgbaston Weather Report: Rain to have a say in the Afternoon session on day four of Ashes opener at Edgbaston
According to AccuWeather, there is only 5% of rain predicted in the morning session. However, in the afternoon session, there is a 51% chance of rain. The number will again go down to 15% in the final session of play. There will be rain interruptions on day four of the Birmingham Test as well. With two wickets on day three, Australia are slightly in the driver’s seat. England would be hoping to make s strong comeback on day four if the weather gods show some mercy.
England would be yet again banking on their talisman Joe Root to do the bulk of the scoring. The right-hand batter slammed a sublime hundred in the first innings and allowed England to go past 390. Root’s measured innings allowed other batters to play in an aggressive manner. In the second innings, the former England captain’s runs would be vital in deciding the outcome of the first Ashes Test.
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