The highly anticipated fourth Ashes Test match between England and Australia is scheduled to be held at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester from July 19 to July 23. Pat Cummins-led Australia are leading the series 2-1 and need just a draw in the Manchester Test to retain the Ashes. Ben Stokes-led England, on the other hand, need to win the last two Tests to win back the Ashes from Australia. After losing the first two Tests, England bounced back well in Headingley to win by three wicket to keep their hopes alive.
On a rain-interrupted day at Old Trafford in Manchester, Australia reached 214/5 at Stumps on Day 4. Marnus Labuschagne’s century was pivotal as the visitors trailed by 61 runs and are set to continue batting on Day 5, with Mitchell Marsh (31*) and Cameron Green (3*) still at the crease. The entire first session was washed out, and the second session commenced after a significant delay. Labuschagne showcased his resilience, smashing a gritty 111 runs off 173 balls. The only wicket of the day was claimed by Joe Root, dismissing Labuschagne.
England finds themselves on the brink of victory at Old Trafford, with Australia trailing by 61 runs and five wickets down in the first inning. Despite Day 4 being initially forecasted to be plagued by rain, there was a stroke of luck with a few hours of respite from the downpour. England now requires just five more wickets to secure the win, but there are concerns as heavy rain is expected for today’s play. Here in this article, we have covered everything you need to know about the Ashes 2023 England vs Australia 4th Test weather report for day 5.
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ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 4th Test Day 5 Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for Day 5 of the 4th test match between England and Australia indicates overcast conditions with continuous rain expected throughout the day. Weather websites show a high probability of rain persisting throughout all hours of the day, significantly impacting the play on Day 5 and potentially affecting the overall outcome of the test match.
Although there might be a brief period of low rain prediction during the initial minutes, the chances of rain are likely to surge to over 90% for the entire day. This is likely to lead to frequent interruptions and create a start-stop scenario for the match.
The morning temperature is anticipated to be around 16°C, gradually rising to 17°C in the evening. Winds are expected to gust towards the North with a speed of approximately 10KMPH, while humidity levels are likely to remain at an average of 92% for the entire day.