ENG vs IND 5th Test Weather Report: Ollie Pope-led England will square off against Shubman Gill-led India in the fifth test of the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy starting on July 31 at The Kia Oval, London.

England maintains a 2-1 lead by the end of the fourth match in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and will be aiming for a win to secure the series, while India will be looking for a win in the upcoming clash to draw the series.

India’s campaign has been hit with major injury concerns and made certain additions to the squad ahead of the fourth test.

With star batter Rishabh Pant ruled out of the series, Jagadessan has been added up as a cover for Dhruv Jurel who kept wicket during the fourth test.

On the other hand, Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the fifth test due to shoulder injury.

ENG vs IND 5th Test Weather Report

According to weather report, there will be chances of showers from day 01, followed coupled of cloudy days and then some showers for the final two days.

Despite the toss winning team might want to bowl first, due to condtions, the weariness of both sides’ bowlers might mean they bat.

Day 01 – Thunderstorms

ENG vs IND 5th Test Pitch Conditions

The Oval is renowned as a traditionally good surface for batting and recent county fixture at this venue saw teams rack up close to 1500 runs cumulative.

The Oval has also seen big scores in first-class cricket in what has been a dry English summer. However, the weather may have a direct influence on the strip.

ENG vs IND 5th Test Playing 11

England Playing 11: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue

India Playing 11: TBA