IND vs ENG 1st Test Day 2 Weather Report: Full Forecast and Session-wise Impact

The India vs England Test series began at Headingley on Friday (June 20), and it was Shubman Gill’s team that ended Day 1 in a strong position. Thanks to centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal (101) and Gill (127*), the Indian team scored heavily after being asked to bat first by England captain Ben Stokes, who won the toss. Stokes chose to bowl first, expecting the early conditions to help the bowlers.

But India got off to a solid start and controlled the game throughout the day, finishing at 359 runs for just three wickets in 85 overs. Jaiswal stood out with a brilliant hundred his first in England while Gill, captaining India for the first time in Tests, remained unbeaten on 127. Rishabh Pant was at the crease with him at stumps. Looking ahead to Day 2, the weather forecast isn’t very encouraging. Rain is likely to interrupt the match, possibly causing long delays or even a complete washout.

Yellow Thunderstorm Alert in Leeds May Disrupt Play

There’s a yellow alert in Leeds, with heavy thunderstorms expected in the afternoon, overnight, and into the early morning. If the weather holds true, a big chunk of the third session could be washed out, especially since the alert kicks in around 3 PM local time right when the final session is about to start. But even if the rain doesn’t hit hard and it just stays cloudy over Headingley, those overcast conditions might still give the England bowlers something to work with.

Evening isn’t looking much kinder, either. Temperatures will slip down to about 20°C, but the chance of rain jumps to nearly 90%. You can expect showers or even a heavy thunderstorm, with around 10 mm of rain falling in those hours. The sky will stay mostly clouded over, and muggy too humidity’s set to hang around 80% or more. With weather like this, it’s hard to see Day 2 at Headingley getting much going before the rain takes over or even wipes it out entirely.

IND vs ENG 1st Test – Day 2 Weather Report

Location: Headingley, Leeds
Date: June 21, 2025

Overall Forecast

• Morning: Cloudy but dry. Play is expected to start on time.

• Afternoon: Increasing chance of rain. Thunderstorms are likely later in the session.

• Evening: High risk of heavy rain. Play may be shortened or stopped early.

Session-wise Impact

The day is expected to bring around 10 mm of rain. Moisture in the air and cloudy conditions may benefit pace bowlers. Teams may look to score quickly or take early wickets before interruptions affect momentum.

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