The much-anticipated five-match Test series between India and England is all set to kick off on Friday, June 20, at Headingley, Leeds, marking the beginning of a new ICC World Test Championship cycle for both teams.
England Vs India 1st Test: Weather Report, Session Time, Live Streaming: Will It Rain Today At Leeds?
England Vs India 1st Test: While the cricketing world waits eagerly for the opening clash between two of the sport바카라™s most iconic rivals, all eyes will also be on the skies and the pitch, both of which could have a significant influence on proceedings. Gell all the details regarding weather, pitch, live streaming and squads
While the cricketing world waits eagerly for the opening clash between two of the sport바카라™s most iconic rivals, all eyes will also be on the skies and the pitch, both of which could have a significant influence on proceedings.
England Vs India 1st Test: Weather Report
Fans can breathe a sigh of relief with Day 1 (Friday) forecasted to be largely dry and warm. The weather models predict high clouds, mild conditions, and a maximum temperature of 31°C, with just a 5% chance of rain, ensuring a full day of action to set the tone for the series.
However, Day 2 (Saturday) brings a twist. Rain showers are likely to make an appearance during the afternoon, with a 60% chance of precipitation. While the morning session is expected to be dry, potential delays in the second half could disrupt play.
AccuWeather screenshot of Leeds weather report from June 20 to June 24
| Photo: Screenshot From AccuWeather
The conditions improve slightly over the remainder of the match:
Day 3 (Sunday) will see cooler temperatures (high of 22°C) with early showers, but the rest of the day should remain partly cloudy with only a 4% chance of further rain.
Day 4 (Monday) looks partly sunny and breezy, with a 25% chance of a brief morning shower, unlikely to heavily impact play.
Day 5 (Tuesday) begins cloudy but is expected to clear up as the day progresses, again with a 25% chance of rain early on.
England Vs India 1st Test: Pitch Report
The surface at Headingley is traditionally known to favour seamers, and early visuals confirm the presence of a green top, suggesting plenty of assistance for pacers in the first couple of days.
With overcast conditions predicted, bowlers who can swing the ball will be licking their lips. Movement off the seam is expected to dominate the first innings, meaning batters will need to apply themselves with discipline and patience.
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However, Headingley바카라™s track is known to flatten out slightly from Day 3 onward, allowing for easier stroke play. Spinners might come into the picture later in the Test, especially if footmarks begin to develop and rough patches appear.
England Vs India 1st Test: Session Timings
1st session - 3.30 to 5.30 pm IST.
2nd session - 6.10 to 8.10 pm IST.
3rd session - 8.30 to 10.30 pm IST.
England Vs India 1st Test: Streaming Details
When and where the first Test between India and England will be played?
The firs Test between India and England will start on June 20, Friday at the Headingley Cricket Ground.
Where to watch the first Test between India and England?
The first Test between India and England will be telecast on Sony Networks and can be live streamed on JioHotstar.
India's Squad: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana.
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England XI: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
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