The fourth test between India and England will be played at Old Trafford from July 22-26, 2025, but rain is likely to cause problems.
Weather reports say it will rain for all five days of the match schedule, especially on Day 1 and Day 2, when heavy showers are expected. This could delay the game or even cause it to be cancelled.
Rain Threatens Momentum in Crucial Fourth ODI
The series is currently tied at 1–1, and both teams want to take the lead. But constant rain may ruin the excitement for fans.
Players and match officials will closely watch the weather before deciding whether play can start as planned.
The bare-footed Sai Sudharsan is back, this time shadow batting over the rain-soaked covers at Old Trafford #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/BpH97AMiSD
— Kaushik R (@kaushik_cb) July 22, 2025
Bowling Strategy Could Shift Due to Damp Conditions
Rain and cloud cover may help fast bowlers, especially early in the match. The pitch at Old Trafford is usually dry and good for spinners, but under wet conditions it may behave differently.
Experts believe that Kuldeep Yadav, India’s wrist spinner, might play an important role if the match moves ahead.
India has some player injury issues. Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, and Akash Deep are not available.
Shardul Thakur may return to the squad, and Anshul Kamboj could make his debut. On the bright side, Rishabh Pant, who had a finger injury earlier, looks ready to keep wickets again.
England has made just one change in their team. Liam Dawson has replaced the injured Shoaib Bashir. The team is confident after their recent win at Lord’s, but rain may spoil their plans too.
The toss will happen at 3:00 PM IST, and the match is planned to start at 3:30 PM IST. Fans can watch it live on Sony Sports Network and stream it on JioHotstar.
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