IND vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 1 at Headingley: Leeds Weather Today, Chance of Rain on 25 August

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test Weather Update: After a historic victory at the Lord’s, India is all set to face England in the third Test match starting from 25 August at the Headingley in Leeds. The Virat Kohli-led Indian team is currently leading the five-match Test series by 1-0 margin. The weather and the overhead conditions will once again play an important role in the Headingley Test match.

Headingley Weather Update for Day 1

The rain gods have already played a big spoilsport in this Test series so far as there was no play possible on the final day of the first England vs India Test match. As per the weather forecast at the Headingley, there will be a bit of clouds throughout the passage of play on Day 1 of the third Test match. However, rain is expected to stay away on 25 August and the good news for all the cricket lovers is that they can witness quality action between England and India without any interruptions.

Related: Possible England Playing 11

IND vs ENG 3rd Test

There are a lot of selection issues for the host England side in the third Test against India. Dawid Malan is very much likely to make his return to the longest format for the first time since 2018 while Haseeb Hameed is expected to open the batting alongside Rory Burns. However, the biggest query is that who will replace injured Mark Wood in the England playing XI. One of Saqib Mahmood or Craig Overton will fill the void in the bowling department.

On the other hand, India could play the same combination that won the Lord’s Test. However, Indian captain Virat Kohli did mention about the dry surface at the Headingley which makes a sure shot case for Ravichandran Ashwin to be drafted in the playing 11 while Shardul Thakur could also make a cut. Senior paceman Ishant Sharma is likely to warm the bench in this third Test match.

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