Headingley Weather: The highly anticipated Headingley India vs England Test match took a dramatic turn on Day 4 with Shubman Gill, the hero of India’s first innings with a superb 147, getting out cheaply for only 8 runs in the second innings. Gill got out at the hands of Brydon Carse, providing an early breakthrough to the English side in a session which was dominated by fast bowlers.
Weather at Headingley: Rain Clouds Large Over Day 4
Cricket enthusiasts may have to watch the skies as Headingley, Leeds continues to be shrouded under thick cloud cover, with rain forecasted during the day. The cloud cover has helped the seamers, and England’s pace attack made the most of the swinging conditions at the start.
2nd Innings Update: 3 Quick Wickets Fall for India
India, with a narrow 6-run lead after the first innings, have lost three vital wickets early in their second innings. The collapse of the top-order has provided England with a strong chance of a comeback, particularly with the pitch indicating variable bounce.
India’s Second Innings Till Now:
1. Shubman Gill – 8 (dismissed by Brydon Carse)
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal – C Jamie Smith b Brydon Carse
3. Sai Sudharsan – C Zak Crawely b Ben Stokes
4. KL Rahul – 50 Still Bat
5. Rishabh Pant – 7 Stii Bat
India's 1st Innings: Record 471 Runs on the Board
India’s top batting lineup demonstrated its potency in the first innings, recording a huge score of 471 runs. The top order blazed in harmony with three phenomenal centuries.
Indian Top Performers in 1st Innings:
1. Shubman Gill – 147
2. Rishabh Pant – 137
3. Yashasvi Jaiswal – 101
The aggressive yet strategic strategy left India in full control of England’s bowling attack, placing the visitors on a strong footing.
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England's 1st Innings: A Resilient Comeback with 465
England countered fiercely with 465 runs, only 6 short of India’s score. The top and middle-order batsmen kept them in the game with vital partnerships.
England Top Scorers:
1. O Pope – 106
2. H. Brook – 99
3. b. Ducket – 65
India’s Bowling in 1st Innings:
Jasprit Bumrah – 5 wickets (Spearheaded the attack with pace and accuracy)
Prasidh Krishna – 3 wickets (Impressive with the new ball)
Mohammed Siraj – 2 wickets (Provided crucial breakthroughs)
Bumrah’s five-wicket haul was instrumental in keeping India ahead in the match, but England’s resistance has ensured a neck-and-neck battle heading into the final sessions.
What’s Next? Rain, Pressure & a Test Hanging by a Thread
With cloudy Headingley weather continuing to affect playing conditions and rain expected later in the day, both teams will be looking to capitalize quickly. India needs to rebuild and set a competitive target, while England’s bowlers aim to wrap things up before the weather plays spoilsport.
Expert Insight:
“This match is hanging in the balance. If India can stretch their lead beyond 250 in these conditions, they’ll be ahead. But England’s bowlers are breathing fire under the Leeds clouds.” — Cricket Analyst on Sky Sports.
Final Thoughts
As the IND vs ENG Headingley Test 2025 heads into a nail-biting final phase, all eyes are on the weather and how the Indian batting unit responds to early blows. With Headingley weather favoring bowlers, this Test could go down to the wire — or even be decided by the skies above.
