Manchester Weather Threatens Crucial Day of Play. England Aims to Extend Lead as India Seeks Breakthroughs
July 26, 2025: In Manchester, the sky is generally cloudy, and there is a chance of rain in the morning. There is a 49% chance of rain, so the weather might slow things down today.
England took full control of the fourth Test against India in Manchester, with to Joe Root’s brilliant 38th Test century. England took advantage of an Indian bowling attack that was tired and reached 544/7 at the end of the day, giving them a strong lead of 186 runs. Ben Stokes, the captain, is about to get a big score. He is currently 77 runs without losing, while Liam Dawson is batting on 21.
Root’s 38th ton gives England a big lead in the fourth Test. Can India fight back?
Joe Root’s amazing effort helped England’s innings stay strong, taking the score above India’s first-innings total and putting the hosts firmly in control. His hundredth run showed how strong England’s batting is and how hard it is for Indian bowlers to bowl on a surface that has gotten more and more favorable for batting.
As play starts up again today, the big issue is: Can India get back in the game and bowl England out in 600 runs, or will England keep scoring runs, making a draw or even a win more likely? The weather forecast for Manchester will also be very important, since English weather can always cause problems.
It looks like it’s going to be an exciting day of Test cricket. As India fights to get ahead and keep their hopes alive in this important match, stay tuned for all the live updates.