The World Test Championship Final between India and Australia has reached a critical stage, with India managing to stay in the game on Day 3 after facing a tough challenge. As Day 4 approaches, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green will resume Australia’s innings with a commanding lead of 296 runs. However, the London weather poses a significant threat, as intermittent rain is predicted for both Day 4 and Day 5 of the match. The possibility of rain could potentially disrupt play and impact the outcome of the final.
According to AccuWeather, the chances of rain on Day 4 (June 10) are relatively low between 9 am and 1 pm local time, which coincides with the first session of the day. However, from 2 pm onwards, the rain prediction rises to 41 percent, increasing to 51 percent at 3 pm. The weather remains unfavorable until 11 pm, with intermittent rain expected throughout the evening.
Adding to the concerns, the UK Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms on both Saturday and Sunday, from 12 noon to 9 pm local time. This raises the possibility of significant disruption to the Test match. However, there is a silver lining as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has kept a reserve day in case a substantial portion of the match is washed out.
The ICC’s provision of a reserve day offers hope to both teams and fans, ensuring that the final result can be determined if weather conditions affect the regular playing days. The reserve day, scheduled for Monday, allows for the match to continue and provides an opportunity to make up for lost time if rain interrupts play on Day 4 and Day 5.
