ENG vs IND: Weather Forecast for Day 4 of Manchester Test

Team India had a difficult day on the field as Day 3 of the Manchester Test completely went England’s way. It turned out to be a great day for batting, and the hosts made full use of it. They finished at 544/7, taking a lead of 186 runs at stumps.

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England’s overnight batters, Ben Stokes and Liam Dawson, will look to continue the momentum on Day 4 and push their lead even further. But weather could play a role in the day’s proceedings.

According to AccuWeather, there is a chance of rain. Cloud cover is expected to be around 77%, with a 9% chance of thunderstorms. So, fans might see some delays or interruptions. However, if the overcast conditions remain for long, Indian bowlers might finally get some help from the surface. They’ll be hoping to take quick wickets early, or else the match could slip even further out of their reach.

Joe Root is now only behind of Sachin Tendulkar 

Day 3 was also a historic one for Joe Root. First, he crossed two greats — Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis — on the all-time run-scorers list in Tests. Then, he scored another brilliant century. He continued to bat and eventually overtook Ricky Ponting as well, becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Test history. Root finally got out for 150.

Alongside him, Ollie Pope also looked solid before being dismissed by Washington Sundar for 71. Skipper Ben Stokes played a key supporting role. He reached 66* before retiring hurt due to cramps. Jamie Smith came in but couldn’t contribute much. Chris Woakes also fell cheaply.

Liam Dawson stayed steady at the other end and remained unbeaten on 21. After Woakes’ dismissal, Stokes returned to bat once he recovered from the cramps. He added a few more runs and remained not out on 77 at stumps.

Now, all eyes will be on Stokes and Dawson as they resume batting on Day 4. For India, getting quick wickets is the only way to pull themselves back into the match. But with the bowlers looking ineffective and tired on Day 3, the question remains — can they find a way to respond, especially if the conditions favour swing early on?