India’s ongoing five-match Test series against England kicked off at Headingley in Leeds on Friday, June 20.
With Shubman Gill leading a fresh-look Indian side and England sticking with their aggressive approach, the conditions could play a big role in shaping the contest.
Fans and players will be hoping for a rain-free start to this new World Test Championship cycle.
Here is a breakdown of the weather forecast for each day of the first Test.
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Tuesday, 24 June: What is the weather forecast for Day 5 in Headingley?
Day 5 will start off sunny and very warm with highs of 25°C and a low of 14°C. The only concern is a few showers expected late in the day but with just a 2% chance of rain, it’s unlikely to cause much interruption.
England need 350 runs to complete a historic run chase and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. All eyes will be on India's ace fast bowler Jaspirt Bumrah as the visitors look to defend the total on the final day.
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Friday, 20 June: How did the weather play out on Day 1 in Headingley?
The opening day was warm and pleasant in Leeds. The day's play was not affected by the weather.
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Saturday, 21 June: How did the weather play out on Day 2 in Headingley?
There was some interruptions after India's innings on Day 2, with a delay of almost 30 minutes due to rain, before play resumed.
Sunday, 22 June: How did the weather play out on Day 3 in Headingley?
Day 3, for the most part, looked fine, but the stumps were called early due to rain in the evening.
England were hoping to bowl a few extra overs, for about 25 more minutes - but that didn't happen.
Monday, 23 June: How did the weather play out on Day 4 in Headingley?
The fourth day continued with the same weather trend. It was cooler, and there was about a 20% chance of rain during the day.
The match started with overcast conditions but rain did not interrupt the day's play as the Indian top order dominated proceedings at the start. English bowlers, however, staged a comeback as the visitors could post a target of 372 runs and were bowled out.
Will the weather affect the outcome?
At this point, the weather is unlikely to play a major role in the outcome of the first Test. With sunshine expected on most days and only a minimal chance of rain, teams can plan for a full five-day contest.