IND vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 2 at Headingley: Leeds Weather Today, Chance of Rain on 26 August

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 2 Weather Update: There was some quality and entertaining cricket action witnessed on the opening day of third Test between England and India at the Headingley. England pacers displayed a wonderful performance to bundle out India for a paltry total of 78 runs in the first innings. However, the visitors will surely be hoping for a change in fortunes on Day 2.

Headingley Weather Update for Day 2

According to weather forecast, the rain gods will once again stay away on Day 2 of the 3rd Test. However, there will be a lot of dark clouds hovering in the sky in Leeds on 26 August but there will be no major interruptions due to the weather. The opening session will certainly provide helpful conditions on offer for the fast bowlers and things will be challenging for the batters especially in the first hour. Thus, the biggest news is that there are no chances of rain on Day 2 of third England vs India Test match.

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test

After winning their first toss of the series and choosing to bat first, India got off to a horrendous start courtesy a sensational opening spell from England’s veteran pacer James Anderson. Within no time, India found themselves in complete tatters at 21 for 3 with Anderson dismissing the trio of KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara and skipper Virat Kohli in quick succession. The England pacers bowled amazingly well in partnerships to put constant pressure on the Indian batting. India ended up losing their last seven wickets for just 22 runs eventually getting bowled out for 78 runs in 40.4 overs. For England, Anderson and Craig Overton picked up three wickets each. The pair of Ollie Robinson and Sam Curran also took two scalps each.

England’s opening duo of Haseeb Hameed and Rory Burns batted beautifully in the final session coming out unscathed at stumps on Day 1. Hameed smashed his third half-century against India while Burns was 52 not out as England finished the day at 120 for no loss and a first innings lead of 42 runs.

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