Oval Test Weather report: Will rain end India's chances of levelling series?

The stage is set for an electric series finale at the Oval as India and England gear up to settle the scores once and for all. Every single Test so far has gone down to the wire, stretching into Day 5, and the drama has only intensified with each match.

India's comeback in Manchester was nothing short of cinematic. Written off early after collapsing to 0 for 2 in the opening over of Day 4, the men in blue clawed back thanks to a gritty stand by captain Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. When both fell, the nerves returned—until Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar rose to the occasion with a game-changing 203-run partnership. Both scored tons, held the line, and even stirred the pot by refusing a premature handshake from Ben Stokes. The hosts still lead 2-1, but with the momentum swinging India’s way, a series draw is well within reach.

But just when things start heating up, the English weather decides to play spoilsport. Forecasts for the Oval Test aren’t ideal—Accuweather suggests scattered showers from Day 1 itself, with thunderstorms expected post 3 PM. A yellow warning has already been issued, and across the five days, rain interruptions look likely. Temperatures will hover under 24°C, dipping as low as 14.

So while the players are set for a showdown, it might just be the clouds that have the final say.
**This news was published on India Today on 31st July, 2025.

 

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