Will Manchester Rain Save India on Day 5? Check the Weather Forecast

The ongoing 4th Test match between India and England has officially reached an interesting point where the results of the game are quite open. The match can change at any moment on day 5. Just like the other three matches, this game also had some fantastic gameplay by the players from both sides. Overall, the Manchester Test has been quite intriguing to watch.

At the end of day 4, India's score is 174-2, and they trail by 137 runs. Captain Shubman Gill and KL Rahul have set the base and are looking quite solid. Rahul, one of the few senior players in the team, has played 210 balls for his unbeaten 87. His attempt to save India from losing more wickets was successful on Day 4. Even Gill has played a brilliant knock of 78* runs so far. It was the highest form of batting shown by these two players on Day four.

How is the Manchester Weather Today?

On Day 5 of the Manchester Test, India would not only depend on KL Rahul and Shubman Gill to make an impression but on the Manchester weather forecast as well. The rain has stayed away in the last four days, causing no interruptions to the game. This was despite the overcast weather conditions throughout this Test, which has often helped the fast bowlers.

If India lose early wickets on Day 5, then they will be quite fortunate as the weather forecast predicts rain. As per the The National Meteorological Service (MET) data, the possibility of rain is high. However, the precipitation will decrease with time. If India lose some early wickets, then they'll surely hope for the rain to arrive and spoil the game.

With more rain, the no. of overs will be reduced and a possibility of a draw will increase. If there is no rain, India will hope their batting line-up to show some fight. The Men in Blue might need the help of the rain gods today to avoid losing this series. The Manchester Test is a do-or-die game for the Indian team, considering their situation in the series. If this match ends up in a draw, India will stand a chance to win the next match and level the series.

If we talk about the overall weather Manchester in this game, there were rain predictions from the very first day. However, there were no rain interruptions throughout the game. Both the teams got to bat and bowl in full length. There was gentle breeze flowing during the match, which helped the bowlers to do their job. Hence, the rain predictions weren't quite accurate for the other days.

KL Rahul & Shubman Gill's Remarkable Partnership

When the Indian team came out to bat on day four, they started their innings on 0-2, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan on a duck. It was disappointing and humiliating at the same time. Shubman Gill was lucky not to get out in his first over, as the umpires ruled him not out and English players didn't review the decision. What followed this was magical and remarkable at the same time. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill batted together for 63 overs, playing 210 and 167 balls, respectively. Here, the score doesn't matter, but the balls do.

The game has reached a point where the Indian batters will have to get past the trail, and then put up a score on their own for England to chase. So the match is completely dependent on the Indian batters at this point. Rahul and Gill have a huge responsibility on their shoulders and it will be interesting to see how the game unfolds on the final day.