The fourth day of the ongoing fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, could be interrupted by spells of rain, potentially impacting what might prove to be a decisive day in both the match and the series.
Heavy showers were recorded in Manchester early on Saturday morning, with dark clouds looming over the ground. According to weather forecasts, there is a 30% chance of rain between 9 am and 12 pm, with showers expected around 1 pm local time. The likelihood of rain increases to 50% at 1 pm, with a 9% chance of thunderstorms — particularly during the afternoon session. Temperatures are expected to hover around 20°C, while humidity and wind conditions may offer some assistance to the seamers. The probability of precipitation remains around 20% for the remainder of the day.
If the weather holds, England are likely to press home their advantage by scoring quickly in their first innings. With a commanding 186-run lead already, they’ll look to further pile on the pressure against a fatigued Indian bowling attack. Skipper Ben Stokes, unbeaten on 77, is eyeing his first Test century since 2023 and will resume with intent alongside Liam Dawson, who has over 10,000 first-class runs and is currently on 21.
India, meanwhile, will be hoping to take the final three wickets quickly and restrict the damage. When it’s their turn to bat, the visitors wouldn’t mind a few rain delays to ease the pressure in what’s shaping up to be a critical phase of the Test.
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