India vs England Highlights, 1st Test, Day 5: Match ends in draw after rain washes out final day in Nottingham

India vs England Highlights, 1st Test, Day 5: Rain washed out the final day's play at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, forcing the Test to end in a draw. Follow highlights of IND vs ENG 1st Test, Day 5.

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India vs England Highlights, 1st Test, Day 5: The first Test between India and England ended in a draw as rain washed out the final day at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Persistent rain delayed the start of play between India and England on the fifth day before washing out the first session. After some respite, an official inspection was due for 7:00 PM IST but it never took place as rain returned. An early tea was taken, after which the call was taken and play was abandoned on the fifth day. Chasing 209 to win, India were in a comfortable position till the end of fourth day's play, reaching 52/1 with Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara at the crease. India needed 157 runs to win on the final day but rain ensured that not a single ball could be bowled....Read More

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• 8 Aug 2021, 08:49:06 PM IST

  None the less, what a Test match

  Well, rain may have spoiled the fun and had the last laugh, but the biggest coming from it is that the India-England Test series has kicked off with a bang. India had England on the mat after dismissing them for 183 in the first innings and then taking a 95-run lead with KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja scoring brilliant half-centuries.

  
  

  In the second inning, captain Joe Root led England's fightback with a gritty century that set India a 209-run target. Not to mention Ollie Robinson's five-wicket-haul and James Anderson bowling brilliantly to pick up 4/54 in the first innings. India began the chase well, putting up 50-plus on the board before rain spoiled what promised to be an exciting final day's play.

  
  

  If anything, it's been a fascinating contest and let's hope this sets the template for the remaining four Tests. Next stop, London, the Lord's Cricket Ground. Until then, CIAO!

• 8 Aug 2021, 08:24:24 PM IST

  It's all over! Match Drawn

  There you have it. The result no one wanted. It's a draw as final day's play is abandoned in Nottingham without a ball being bowled. What a bummer. A sad end to an enthralling Test match which was nicely poised and set for a final day finish. But alas! When in England, do as the weather gods say, and on Sunday, it was rain written all over the Test match. India would be gutted, while England... well, you could say they would breathe a bit easy.

• 8 Aug 2021, 08:01:34 PM IST

  Rain has stopped

  It has stopped raining in Trent Bridge. Tea taken in Trent Bridge.

• 8 Aug 2021, 07:52:22 PM IST

  Weather forecast

  As per weather forecast, the rain is expected to stop around 9 PM. Will we get play? Depends on how quickly super soppers do their job.

• 8 Aug 2021, 07:37:03 PM IST

  Rain is predicted for an hour

  As per weather forecast, rain is predicted for an hour.

• 8 Aug 2021, 07:29:56 PM IST

  Conditions deteriorate at Trent Bridge

  We hate to be the bearer of bad news but once again, it's raining. The light has dipped considerably and clouds continue to cover the sky. We are roughly one hour away from the end of the second session, which is at 8:30 PM IST and it's safe to say that the first two sessions today would result in washouts.

• 8 Aug 2021, 07:22:43 PM IST

  Umbrellas are out again

  It is raining a lot more in Nottingham as the covers remain intact. We understand that a lot of cricket fans would probably be asking 'God, where was all this rain on the reserve day of the World Test Championship final?'. Well, that's how cruel this sport can be.

• 8 Aug 2021, 07:00:18 PM IST

  The dreaded rain returns

  Hopes fade further. It was almost as if the rain was saying 'Miss me?'. Well, the answer doesn't even matter because it's returned in the form of a drizzle. Live pictures in the broadcast does not look good. It's drizzling, the light is poor and it's really gloomy.

• 8 Aug 2021, 06:38:20 PM IST

  Inspection at 7:00 PM IST

  Finally, some news to be happy about if you're an Indian fan. It hasn't been long since the rain stopped but the Super Soppers have done some tremendous work to make conditions slightly better. There will be an official inspection at 7:00 PM IST, but don't get those expectations too high.

• 8 Aug 2021, 06:32:47 PM IST

  Who's in for a T20 finish on Day 5?

  157 from 20-25 overs... who all are game for it? With rain washing away the first session and conditions not appearing too bright, it could well come down to this. If a wicket falls, how about sending Pant, Kohli and Jadeja to go for the kill? Test match turns T20... do not rule out its possibility.

• 8 Aug 2021, 06:27:42 PM IST

  Weather update from Dinesh Karthik

  Even if it's gloomy at Trent Bridge, we can all appreciate DK for his wit and sense of humour. Also, big props to him for being our very own Weatherman in England.

• 8 Aug 2021, 06:21:01 PM IST

  Rain stops, the Super Soppers are out

  That's the latest that we hear from Nottingham. The rain has stopped but no promises that it won't return. As for now, the Super Sopper is out, which is finally a positive update. Let's wait, watch and hope for the conditions to get better.

• 8 Aug 2021, 06:11:04 PM IST

  UPDATE: Rain continues to lash Nottingham

  Well, it's downright frustrating now. There is no sign of respite with rain continuing to delay proceedings at Trent Bridge. As per the forecast, there is still about a couple of hours before it clears. But don't celebrate yes. Even if it does, it should take a while for the conditions to get ready for some cricket. This seems to be heading towards a Chennai '04-like finish all over again.

• 8 Aug 2021, 06:01:31 PM IST

  What's happening at the ground?

  Well, the last update was around 20 minutes ago. Since then, we've heard nothing, neither on social media nor from the broadcasters. This can only mean that things haven't changed from what they were earlier. The wait extends, and with that the frustration of Indian cricket fans.

• 8 Aug 2021, 05:31:59 PM IST

  Update, but not a pretty one

  We're nearing the end of the lunch interval, but sadly, the conditions haven't changed much. It's still raining and it's been that way for a while now, raising high possibilities of the dreadful. Of course, there is a significant amount of time left but if it continues this way, Indian fans would be in for a heartbreak.

• 8 Aug 2021, 05:29:46 PM IST

  Well, finally there's some cricket

  At least, there's some cricket in Trent Bridge. The fans at the stadium are providing the onlookers something to cheer. By the way, that is a pretty smooth leg glance.

• 8 Aug 2021, 05:20:25 PM IST

  India vs England, Live: Play can be extended

  If required, play can go on till 12:00 AM India time to accommodate for the loss of overs, play and time. That is, of course, possible provided there is no rain. At the moment, the showers continues to be heavy at Trent Bridge. *SIGH*

• 8 Aug 2021, 05:03:32 PM IST

  It's official: First session washed out

  As the rain continues to start and stop, the inevitable has happened. The first session is a washout on the fifth and final day of this Test and the forecast for the remainder of the day isn't promising either.

• 8 Aug 2021, 04:54:28 PM IST

  Teams to take early lunch

  Not much to add here. The rain continues to come down hard in Nottingham and it's been decided that early lunch will be taken at12:30 PM local time, which is 5:00 PM IST. Not surprising, and with that, the first session is officially washed out.

• 8 Aug 2021, 04:41:04 PM IST

  After stopping briefly, the rain returns

  For a brief period, the rain had stopped and a couple of inspections were expected, but before we could get there, our most unwelcomed friend has returned. As of now, it's raining again and these are proper showers. If it continues for a little longer, you can rule out any chances of play in the first session.

• 8 Aug 2021, 04:28:16 PM IST

  BCCI provides weather update in Nottingham

  More importantly, it's the second part of the tweet that is more alarming. 'No sight of clear skies'.

• 8 Aug 2021, 04:20:53 PM IST

  Rain gets heavy at Trent Bridge

  Uh oh! It's going from bad to worse. As Michael Atherton was speaking to the broadcasters, you could see the background behind him get all blurry. That's how heavy the rain has gotten in Nottingham. It's not looking promising at all as the wait continues.

• 8 Aug 2021, 04:18:43 PM IST

  Shades of India vs Australia, Chennai, 2004

  The current situation of the match brings back memories of the 2004 Chennai Test between India and Australia. Chasing 228 to win, India were 19/0 at stumps on Day 4, needing another 219 to win. Unfortunately, rain washed out the entire fifth day of the Test. And as it turned out, Australia won the 2-1. Nottingham 2021 is turning out to be surprisingly similar.

• 8 Aug 2021, 04:00:34 PM IST

  IND vs ENG, 1st Test, Day 4 Highlights: WATCH

  A day where two of the best of the modern era produced their best. Root led from the front with a century and Bumrah showed he is back with a five-wicket-haul, taking his match tally to nine wickets.

• 8 Aug 2021, 03:53:57 PM IST

  It's raining in Manchester as well

  That's English weather for you, folks. When it rains, it does mostly everywhere.

• 8 Aug 2021, 03:50:21 PM IST

  Wasim Jaffer's latest tweet

  England rains are frustrating at times, especially when you are in India waiting for your team to play a crucial game of Test cricket.

• 8 Aug 2021, 03:46:08 PM IST

  Pant Power!!

  21 Tests, 1403 runs, 3 tons and 6 fifties... That’s the achievement of Rishabh Pant since he made his debut at this very ground in 2018. Also, he is the only wicketkeeper-batsman to score a century in the fourth innings since 2014. Don't this figures strengthen India's winning chances in the ongoing Test?

• 8 Aug 2021, 03:40:45 PM IST

  India need 157 runs to win

  Rain and India's succees at crucial moments have mostly been inversly prorportional. The latest example was the WTC final when rain played the biggest game-changing innings. And now, when Kohli & Co are on the verge of winning another Test at Trent Bridge, bad weather is playing the villain again.

  Well, the visitors need 157 runs more to win this game.

• 8 Aug 2021, 03:34:33 PM IST

  Rain delays start of play

  The unwanted guest has arrived again and has delayed the action at Trent Bridge. It's still raining and the start of play has been delayed. India need 157 runs to win.

• 8 Aug 2021, 03:27:40 PM IST

  Delayed start expected

  Not a happening news for the fans. The forecast doesn't look promising as it's pouring down in Nottingham and the covers are on. The start of play on the final day is expected to get delayed.

• 8 Aug 2021, 03:15:29 PM IST

  Vuaghan's dig at India

• 8 Aug 2021, 03:10:58 PM IST

  Still raining in Nottingham

  It's still raining in Nottingham and by the looks of it, a delayed start can be expected. Stay tuned for the updates.

• 8 Aug 2021, 03:00:03 PM IST

  Team India in England since 2007

  2007: Won 1-0

  2011: Lost 4-0

  2014: Lost 3-1

  2018: Lost 4-1

• 8 Aug 2021, 02:53:12 PM IST

  Bumrah shines in Nottingham

  Bumrah picked up a five-wicket haul in the second innings, after having scalped 4 in the first. His 9 for 110 is the best match figures by an Asian pacer at Trent Bridge.

• 8 Aug 2021, 02:47:20 PM IST

  Michael Vaughan believes India can panic

  "We have seen this England team before, we have seen this Indian team in English conditions, chasing down this kind of number and losing a few wickets and they start to panic. You say the pitch has to deteriorate so much and it can. Sometimes it can happen," said Vaughan on BBC podcast

• 8 Aug 2021, 02:43:55 PM IST

  All eyes on Cheteshwar Pujara

  The new wall of Team India has been a bit underfire lately. In the first innings his dismissal came early but there is a second chance. He is at the crease and fans would want to bring on his resilience once again to take India home.

• 8 Aug 2021, 02:39:07 PM IST

  Rohit Sharma vs England pacers

  vs Stuart Broad: 2 innings, 35 runs, o dismissals

  vs James Anderson: 3 innings, 20 runs, 0 dimsmissals

• 8 Aug 2021, 02:31:17 PM IST

  What's in store on Day 5?

  157 runs

  9 wickets

  minimum of 98 overs

  
  

  The stats ensures a intrguing face-off between the two sides, only if the weather allows for it.

• 8 Aug 2021, 02:23:23 PM IST

  Bumrah gets his name on the honours board

• 8 Aug 2021, 02:15:56 PM IST

  Update from weatherman DK

  Weatherman DK ~ Dinesh Karthik ~ has given an update about Nottingham's weather and it doesn't looks good. It's raining now and here's how it looks like.

• 8 Aug 2021, 02:05:56 PM IST

  IND vs ENG, 1st Test Day 4 Brief Scores

  England: 183 & 303

  
  

  India: 52/1 (& 278)

  Cheteshwar Pujara: 12*

  Rohit Sharma: 12*

  
  

  IND need 157 runs to win

• 8 Aug 2021, 02:01:07 PM IST

  India vs England 1st Test Day 5 Live

  The last chapter of the first Test unfolds today when India walk out to chase the reamining 157 runs of their 209-run target. After the bowlers dominated on the penultimate day, it's time when the batters must show their best game and take a 1-0 lead in the 5-match series. Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara will resume innings at 52/1. Both are unbeaten at 12. But there are chances that rain will play the spoilsport.

  
  

  Will India rewrite history by winning the series opener in England? It'll be exciting to figure that out. Stay tuned.