Weather woes loom over India’s pursuit of victory as rain and thunderstorm warnings disrupt the fifth day of the WTC final against Australia.
London: Rain and Thunderstorm can disturb the fifth day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia as UK’s weather office issued a yellow alert for Sunday.
Rain and thunderstorm are expected during the afternoon with 30 per cent chances of precipitation, UK’s Meteorological (MeT) department said while issuing a yellow alert warning.
Chasing the target of 444, India needs 280 runs on day five at the Oval in London.
At the end of the fourth day, India scored 164/3 in 40 overs with Ajinkya Rahane 20(59)* and Virat Kohli 44(60)* at the crease.
After the arguable dismissal of Shubman Gill in the second innings, Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara kept the scoreboard moving.
India was down to 93/3, from that point, Rahane and Kohli took on the Australian bowlers and subdued them with their defensive skills and attacking shots. They went on to build an unbeaten 71-run partnership at the end of the day.
India ended the day with 164/3 and they still need 280 runs to win the game.