ENG vs IND, Oval Test Day 3 weather report: Will rain halt India's momentum?

By Admin

02 Aug, 2025

After two action-packed days that saw both batting brilliance and bowling domination, the fifth and final Test between England and India at The Oval stands finely poised. While the contest has been thrilling, intermittent rain has threatened to steal the spotlight   particularly on Day 1 when only 64 overs were bowled. As fans eagerly await Day 3, the pressing question remains: Will the weather allow the momentum to flow uninterrupted   especially for India?

A Test of Shifts and Surprises

This Test has so far flipped the script of the series. While previous matches have largely been batting-dominated, it’s the bowlers who have had the upper hand at The Oval. On Day 2, the English bowlers   led by a fiery Gus Atkinson   bundled India out for 224. Atkinson’s fifer (5/33) dismantled India’s lower order after they slipped from 213 for six to 224 all out in quick succession.

England then came out blazing with the bat. Openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley gave India a stern challenge with a 92-run opening stand. However, Akash Deep drew first blood by dismissing Duckett, following it up with a cheeky send-off. India clawed back into the game thanks to incisive spells by Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj, who shared four wickets between them to restrict England to 247   a narrow lead of just 23 runs.

India responded with intent in their second innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal played a counter-attacking knock, smashing a rapid fifty and helping India reach 75 for two by stumps, building a handy 52-run lead heading into Day 3.

Day 3 Weather Report: All Clear at The Oval

The great news for fans and players alike is that the weather is expected to stay clear for Day 3 on Saturday, August 2. According to forecasts, the conditions at The Oval will be mostly sunny with some cloud cover   perfect for cricket. The temperature will peak at around 22°C, and humidity levels will hover near 50%, ensuring a balanced atmosphere for both bat and ball.

With the skies expected to remain dry, there is little threat of weather interruptions, unlike Day 1. This means fans can look forward to a full day of cricket   and potentially a game-changing session or two.

What’s at Stake?

With a slim lead and two wickets down, India will aim to build a strong second innings total to put England under scoreboard pressure. On the other hand, England will be keen to strike early on Day 3 and expose India’s middle order. With the weather no longer a concern, strategies and stamina will decide the direction of this gripping encounter.

The stage is set for a pivotal third day   and if the weather stays friendly, we are in for a mouth-watering contest.