IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Will Rain Play Spoilsport At Kia Oval On Day 1 In London? Check Weather Report

The last stop of the high-profile Test series between India and England will be at The Kia Oval in London, where the fifth and final of the rubber is set to begin on July 31, Thursday. As usual, the overhead conditions will be firmly in focus, given the behaviour of the pitch will largely depend on that.

According to Accuweather, the chances of showers are 65% on day 1 of the fifth Test, while the cloud cover will remain at 93%. Thunderstorms are also expected in the afternoon, with cloud cover remaining at a high of 77%. The probability of precipitation stays at 60%, as is expected to be the case in the afternoon. Although the team winning the toss might want to bowl first due to the conditions, the weariness of both sides' bowlers might mean they bat.

Both sides are expected to make changes, especially in the bowling unit due to largely unhelpful tracks in England. According to reports, Jasprit Bumrah is certain to miss the Oval Test, while it remains to be seen if Jofra Archer plays his third consecutive red-ball game for England since returning. There are also question marks over Ben Stokes' fitness but the England skipper is likely to play.

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