India vs England 4th Test: Will rain play spoilsport on Day 5 at Old Trafford? Check Manchester weather forecast here

Indian captain Shubman Gill and KL Rahul staged an impressive comeback on the fourth day of the current Test match. After starting at 0/2, India's top-order batsmen have formed an unbroken partnership of 174 runs, keeping the team's hopes alive in the ongoing series.

The team, led by Shubman Gill, is currently behind 2-1 after three Test matches and is striving to either win or draw this match to level the series, with the fifth Test scheduled to take place at the Oval. However, the visitors may face challenges due to the unpredictable nature of the pitch in this match.

The Men in Blue are optimistic about favorable weather conditions that could aid their comeback. They have already suffered a significant setback with star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant sustaining a foot injury, and they are hoping for rain in Manchester to assist them.

Rain is expected to disrupt the fifth day of the fourth Test match, with a high likelihood of precipitation during the morning session. According to Accuweather.com, Manchester is forecasted to experience heavy rainfall in the first three hours of play, although the chances of rain are expected to diminish as the match continues.

Manchester Weather Forecast: Rain Likely to Impact India vs England 4th Test on Day 5
Manchester, England - Cricket fans are anxiously watching the skies as the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford heads into a potentially thrilling final day. However, the weather forecast for Monday, July 28, 2025, suggests that rain is likely to play a significant role and could ultimately be the deciding factor in the match.

According to the latest meteorological reports for the Manchester area, there is a high probability of rain throughout Day 5. The forecast indicates that showers are expected in the morning and are likely to continue into the afternoon, which could lead to significant interruptions and loss of playing time.

Here's a breakdown of the weather forecast for Old Trafford on Monday:

Morning Session: The day is expected to start with overcast conditions, with a high chance of rain from the morning onwards. The probability of precipitation is currently pegged at over 60 percent during the first session of play.

Afternoon Session: The unsettled weather is predicted to persist into the afternoon, with showers and light rain expected to continue. This could lead to further delays and potentially wash out a significant portion of the day's play.

Evening Session: While the intensity of the rain might decrease towards the evening, the conditions are expected to remain gloomy and damp, making it challenging for the ground staff to get the field ready for play even if the rain stops.

The visitors must bat with patience during the overcast conditions. On the fourth day, they faced two early setbacks as both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan were dismissed for ducks on consecutive deliveries from Chris Woakes. Nevertheless, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill managed to stabilize the innings by forming a partnership of 174 runs over 63 overs.

The Shubman Gill-led team is now trailing by 137 runs after the hosts set a daunting target of 669 runs. This marks the first instance since 2011 that the Ben Stokes-led team has scored over 600 runs at home. Joe Root and Ben Stokes each scored centuries, while openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett contributed with fifties.

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