With three days gone in the opening Test at Headingley, both England and India find themselves in a neck-and-neck battle. England’s strong response with the bat and India’s cautious second innings have set up a fascinating finish. At stumps on Day 3, India were 90 for 2 in their second essay, holding a 96-run lead — a position of slight advantage, but far from safety. With two full days remaining and conditions still good for batting, Day 4 is shaping up to be pivotal in deciding the direction of this match.

Weather report of Day 4 for the Headingley Test

As the Headingley Test between England and India enters the fourth day, the weather looks set to complement the high-quality cricket on display. After a rain-affected Day 3 that saw momentum swing both ways, players and fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Day 4 is expected to unfold under largely clear skies with minimal interruptions, according to BBC.

Temperatures will hover around a pleasant 18°C throughout the day, with a consistent moderate breeze sweeping across the ground. The low humidity and near-zero chance of rain from midday onwards should allow for uninterrupted play, creating ideal conditions for batting.

Hour-by-Hour weather breakdown of Day 4

• 11:00 am – Mostly cloudy with a mild breeze; Humidity: 60%, Rain Probability: 21%
• 12:00 pm – Sunny intervals breaking through clouds; Humidity: 56%, Rain Probability: 11%
• 01:00 pm – Bright and breezy; Humidity: 53%, Rain Probability: 0%
• 02:00 pm – Sunshine continues with stable winds; Humidity: 53%, Rain Probability: 0%
• 03:00 pm – No change in conditions, consistent sunshine and breeze; Humidity: 53%, Rain Probability: 0%
• 04:00 pm – Comfortable afternoon sunshine; Humidity: 52%, Rain Probability: 0%
• 05:00 pm – Golden-hour lighting and moderate winds; Humidity: 53%, Rain Probability: 0%
• 06:00 pm – Light mellow sunshine with steady breeze; Humidity: 54%, Rain Probability: 0%
• 07:00 pm – Late evening clarity expected to hold; Humidity: 54%, Rain Probability: 0%

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Where the game stands after Day 3

Day 3 saw England fight back spiritedly, largely driven by Harry Brook’s composed 99 and handy contributions down the order. The home side posted 465, just six runs short of India’s first-innings score. While Jasprit Bumrah stole the show again with a stunning five-wicket haul, India’s bowling unit as a whole lacked consistency, allowing England to build partnerships and reduce the first-innings deficit.

In response, the visitors ended the day on 90 for 2 in fading light and slight drizzle. KL Rahul held firm with a gritty, unbeaten 47, guiding India through testing spells from the English pace attack. With a slim 96-run lead and two days left, the match remains tantalisingly poised. The sunny forecast could play a key role in allowing India to stretch their advantage on Day 4, while England will eye early breakthroughs to tilt the balance.

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