Manchester weather forecast July 27: What are the chances of rain on Day 5 of 4th ENG vs IND 2025 Test at Old Trafford?

Team India kept their hopes alive in the Manchester Test with a resilient 174-run unbroken partnership between KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill. Chasing England’s massive 311-run lead, India stumbled early, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan for golden ducks to Chris Woakes. However, Rahul (87*) and Gill (78*) dug deep, showing grit and composure to prevent any further damage before the close of Day 4. Rahul remained solid across 210 balls, striking eight boundaries, while Gill counterattacked with 10 fours off 167 deliveries in a vital third-wicket stand.

Earlier in the day, England resumed their innings at 544/7 and extended their total to a daunting 669. Skipper Ben Stokes, who started the day unbeaten on 77, completed his century and went on to score a magnificent 141 from 198 balls. His knock included 17 boundaries and helped anchor England’s dominance. Lower-order batter Brydon Carse also contributed with a quickfire 47 off 54 balls, further frustrating the Indian bowlers in the morning session.

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Among India’s bowlers, Ravindra Jadeja was the standout performer with four wickets, showing control on an otherwise flat surface. Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar supported well with two scalps each, but the overall bowling effort lacked bite. With England setting a mammoth challenge, India’s hopes now hinge on the partnership between Gill and Rahul. A strong showing on Day 5 will be crucial if India are to avoid defeat and keep the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series alive heading into the final Test.

Weather forecast for Day 5 of ENG vs IND 2025 4th Test

The weather has remained mostly favorable during the Manchester Test so far, despite earlier forecasts suggesting otherwise. According to AccuWeather, Day 5 is expected to start with cloudy skies and a temperature of around 19°C. The chance of precipitation stands at 25 percent, while cloud cover is likely to hover around 99 percent, accompanied by a humidity level of 70 percent. These conditions may assist swing bowlers in the early session, though rain interruptions are unlikely in the morning, allowing for a potentially uninterrupted passage of play as the match heads towards its conclusion.

In the afternoon session of Day 5, the cloud cover is expected to remain high at 86 percent, with the temperature steady at 19°C. Humidity levels will slightly drop to 54 percent, but the chance of rain remains the same at 25 percent, keeping conditions overcast. Moving into the evening, AccuWeather predicts partly cloudy skies with the temperature dipping to 13°C. The likelihood of rain reduces to just 17 percent, with cloud cover easing to 61 percent and humidity rising to 76 percent. Overall, Day 5 should offer plenty of playtime unless sudden weather shifts occur.