India dominated Day 1 of the first Test match against England at Headingley in Leeds, with two centuries lighting up the opening day under clear skies. But as Day 2 begins with skipper Shubman Gill eyeing a double ton, rain could play a part.
England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to field first, but the decision didn’t quite go England’s way. Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a fluent century, while KL Rahul looked strong before falling for 42 just before lunch.
However, debutant Sai Sudharsan had a tough start to his Test career, dismissed for a duck by Stokes himself in his debut red-ball match for India.
Later, captain Shubman Gill rose to the occasion, crafting an unbeaten ton of 127 runs, while Rishabh Pant provided fireworks of his own with a brisk 67. The duo saw India safely to stumps on 359/3 without any rain interruptions.
India Vs England 1st Test Day 2 Weather Report
However, on Day 2, the skies over Leeds are expected to turn overcast, with rain predicted throughout the day. According to accu weather, there's 70% chance of rain between 3 PM and 4 PM local time, along with a heavy thunderstorm warning this evening.
The temperature at Headingley is hovering around 15°C. While the play is expected to begin on time, showers are likely to make their presence felt--especially during the final session.
If rain does interrupt the latter stages of play, it could swing the conditions in favour of England’s seamers. The cloud cover and cooler temperature are ideal for swing bowling with the Dukes ball. However, if the predicted thunderstorm remains heavy, there’s a real chance the day might be cut short well before the scheduled close.
The actions will start at 3:30 PM IST.
