The Oval, London:
As India and England gear up for the fifth and final Test of the series at Kennington Oval, London, weather could play a significant role in the outcome of the match. Scheduled to begin on Thursday, the Test is crucial with the series outcome still undecided. However, persistent rain and thunderstorms could disrupt the opening day’s play and potentially influence the rest of the match as well.
Current conditions about a mile south of The Oval!! pic.twitter.com/EvU6ayiHMj
— Rohan Kallicharan (@ro_jito) July 31, 2025
Weather Report: High Rain Chances, Thunderstorm Warning
According to AccuWeather, Day 1 (Thursday) of the Test match is expected to be heavily impacted by weather conditions:
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Probability of precipitation: 86%
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Chance of thunderstorms: 26%
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Cloud cover: 86%
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Rainfall expected: 10.2 mm
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Wind: 13 km/h from the west, with gusts up to 32 km/h
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Hours of rain predicted: 4
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Yellow Thunderstorm Warning in effect: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (local time)
With such forecasts, a delayed start or multiple interruptions on Day 1 appear highly likely. Rain is also expected on the remaining days of the match, with Day 2 (Friday) showing the highest precipitation probability after Thursday.
Green pitch, grey skies and a bit of rain around 🌧️
If you’re a fast bowler, you’ll like what you see at The Oval😎#OvalTest #ENGvIND #AndersonTendulkarTrophy pic.twitter.com/WeLWvzBMZm
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) July 30, 2025
Also Read: Ben Stokes Out Of The 5th Test, England Made 4 Big Changes For The Oval Test!
England Ring in Four Changes, Stokes Sits Out:
Faced with a packed schedule of five Tests in under seven weeks, England have made significant changes to their playing XI for the Oval Test:
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Ben Stokes misses out, replaced by spin-bowling all-rounder Jacob Bethell, who is making his Test debut.
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Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson, and Jamie Overton return to the squad, while Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse are rested.
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Liam Dawson has been dropped as England opt to go without a specialist spinner.
India Yet to Confirm Bumrah’s Availability:
India are expected to make key decisions on their lineup closer to the toss. The biggest question mark remains over the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah, who was previously ruled to play only three Tests in this series due to a back injury earlier this year.
If Bumrah is rested, India are likely to recall Akash Deep, who impressed with a 10-wicket haul in the second Test at Edgbaston. However, his participation also depends on fitness, as he picked up a groin injury during the third Test at Lord’s.
With both teams having made tactical adjustments and the series still in the balance, all eyes will be on the skies at The Oval. A rain-marred start could frustrate players and fans alike, but it also sets the stage for a potentially dramatic finish to a fiercely contested series.
