sanjeev
khelja|24-06-2025
Rain is set to play a massive role, as India and England set themselves for a thriller on the final day of the 1st Test match in Headingley.
England, who need 350 runs to win on Day 5 of the opening Test with 10 wickets in hand, are expected to give the target a proper shot, much like they did against Australia in 2019.
On the other hand, India will bank on Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance and hope to get an ideal start in this 5-match Test series. Shubman Gill's side will have to make sure that they grab their opportunities throughout the day, unlike their exploits in the first innings of this Test match.
The match is well poised, and . However, it may turn out to be a tricky endeavour, as the conditions are set to play a huge part on the final day of the Test match at Headingley.
Leeds Weather Report
The overall predictions at Leeds look quite gloomy throughout the day. There is an 84 per cent chance of rainfall on Tuesday, 24 June, which may play spoilsport in what is expected to be a thrilling final day.
It is going to be another cold and windy day at Headingley, with gusts climbing up to speeds of 55 kmph.
The sun will be playing hide and seek throughout the day, potentially making life tricky for the batters.
Leeds Rain Chances
While the 84 per cent rain probability does look gloomy, it might not be as bad as it looks.
There is some rainfall predicted before the start of play, which might affect the run of the game.
It is expected to clear out by 11 AM, but the weather is expected to remain cloudy.
Another spell of rain is expected at around 2 PM local time, which might cut short the lunch session.
Leeds Pitch Report
The Leeds pitch has held up quite well through the last four days. There are rough patches developing on the pitch, which can potentially be exploited by the spinners. One characteristic that needs to be mentioned is that the overhead conditions have massively impacted the nature of the pitch.
Day 4 had a fair amount of zip from the deck due to overcast conditions, Day 5 could play out in a similar manner as well.
England Set for Record Chase
England have a 371-run target at their hands that they need to gun down in 90 overs. A target this big has never been chased down in the history of a 5-day Test match at the ground. The biggest ever chase at Headingley is 404, which came in a 6-day Test match between Australia and England, where Don Bradman's side chased down the 404-run target in the final day of the game. The highest ever chase in a 5-day Test stands at 359, once again in a Test match between England and Australia, which came courtesy of a
