The weather remains a key factor that may influence the outcome as the much-awaited Day 4 of the inaugural Test match between England and India commences at Headingley. With an over 100-run lead, India is now in a vulnerable situation; hence, the conditions and interruptions are highly significant.
The latest AccuWeather prediction indicates that Leeds will start the day with partly sunny conditions, but it is currently overcast with light rain being seen in some areas. Fortunately, the chances of rain significantly reduce after 9:00 AM, which is the event time set at 11:00 AM.
Good morning from Headingley cricket ground. It's pretty overcast. Will be challenging for the batters if it stays like this. #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/UyyBgqRwwp
— Debasis Sen (@debasissen) June 23, 2025
A hard westerly wind at 24 km/h with gusts of up to 63 km/h will be accompanied by temperatures of between 17 and 18°C. With the wind and cloud cover, both teams are poised to exploit the bowler-friendly conditions.
The day appears good for competitive cricket, though rain showers in the later part of the evening cannot be ruled out with a 40% probability of precipitation. While the home team will seek to get early wickets with the help of favorable conditions, India will seek to build a considerable lead to put pressure on England.
All results, even a draw or a win for one of the teams, are still possible because of English weather and the flamboyant “Bazball” brand of English cricket. Players and supporters alike will be watching anxiously with fingers crossed in the expectation of maximum playing time and fewer interruptions.
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