ENG vs IND: Weather Forecast for Day 5 of Oval Test

The ongoing Oval Test was all set for a classic finish on Day Four. But just when England needed only 35 more runs to win, bad light and rain forced early stumps. According to reports and what Joe Root revealed at the press conference, Chris Woakes is most likely to come out to bat on Day Five — even if still injured — if the situation demands it.

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That sets up a thrilling final day, with England requiring 35 runs and India needing four more wickets. However, the weather could play a big role in how things unfold. According to the official AccuWeather website, rain is expected — but not before the afternoon. From 2 PM local time, the chance of rain rises to around 60%. This means the morning session is expected to be free from interruptions, giving both teams a good window to push for a result.

Cloud cover is expected throughout the day, which could be a big advantage for the Indian pacers. On Day Four, India started well by removing Ben Duckett and captain Ollie Pope early in the morning session. But the momentum shifted in the second session when the bowlers struggled to get anything out of the pitch against Joe Root and Harry Brook.

Brook and Root added 195 runs for the fourth wicket

Still, credit goes to Root and Brook for the way they took charge and put England in a commanding position at Tea. A key moment came when Brook, on 19, tried to pull Prasidh Krishna and offered a chance. Mohammed Siraj took the catch cleanly at fine leg, but lost balance and stepped on the boundary cushion, turning a potential dismissal into a six. The incident left Siraj, his teammates, and Indian fans visibly stunned.

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After that moment, Root and Brook took control and stitched together a 195-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Brook scored a stunning 111 off just 98 balls, while Root was eventually dismissed for 105 off 152.

India fought back late in the final session as the overcast conditions helped their bowlers get some swing and apply pressure. However, just when the game was building towards a tense finish, bad light followed by rain forced early stumps. England ended Day Four at 339/6, with Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton at the crease.

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