Live Coverage: India vs England 5th Test on Day 5; Hourly Weather Predictions for The Oval: Chances of Rain Today?
On Day 4 of the India vs England 5th Test at The Oval in London, rain forced an early end to the proceedings, leaving fans eagerly waiting for the match's conclusion. The fifth day is scheduled to start, rain permitting, on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 3:30pm IST and 11am local time.
The forecast for Day 5 indicates a likelihood of rain in the afternoon with cloudy and humid conditions at the start of the day. Most forecasts suggest that rain would mostly affect the afternoon, with the morning hours remaining playable. The Met Office predicts a 40% chance of rain interrupting morning play by 11 a.m., increasing to 50% by midday, with steady rain expected thereafter. AccuWeather and BBC Weather are somewhat more optimistic, suggesting rain would mostly come after 2 p.m. and not significantly affect the early session.
During the match so far, Mohammed Siraj made a costly blunder at the boundary rope, while Prasidh Krishna provided the vital breakthroughs of Joe Root and Jacob Bethell. Jamie Overton was next to Jamie Smith when the downpour stopped the game. Run-scoring became treacherous after tea.
Joe Root and Harry Brook had a 195-run partnership, and England needs 35 runs to win The Oval Test on Day 5. India needs four wickets, including the injured Chris Woakes, to secure victory. The match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in India, and it can be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
The fifth and final Test at The Oval is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Jamie Smith was tied down by the Indian fielders, and the match will be played at the Kennington Oval in London. Fans and cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly waiting to see how the final day of this thrilling Test match unfolds, with the weather playing a significant role in determining the outcome.
[1] Weather forecast for Day 5 of India vs England 5th Test at The Oval
[2] Rain threatens to play spoilsport on Day 5 of India vs England Test
- Weather forecast for Day 5 of India vs England 5th Test at The Oval indicates a possibility of rain affecting the afternoon play, with the morning hours expected to remain relatively dry.
- Rain is predicted to pose a significant challenge on Day 5 of India vs England Test at The Oval, with the vast majority of forecasts suggesting it may disrupt the afternoon session, leaving fans and players on edge.
