Heavy Rain Interrupts PAK vs ENG 1st Test At Headingley; Check Leeds Weather Update

Rain In Leeds - (Source: X)

The first Test match between Pakistan and England has been stopped because of heavy rain in Leeds. The two teams locked horns for the first of the three-match Test series at Headingley, and the match got halted after an hour’s play in the first session.

England won the toss and opted to field first. Pakistan, batting first, lost two early wickets, but the umpires called for covers in the 10th over of the match when rain stopped play. A dark cloud hovered over Headingley stadium since the match started and eventually it resulted in heavy downpour.

The fans are concerned about the lost time and this article will shed light on Leeds' weather report for the remainder of the day. In the latest events, England Cricket have announced than an early lunch has been taken which is 5:00 pm Indian Standard Time. The 2nd session is set to start at 5:45 pm if the rain stops.

Leeds Weather Update For Day 1 Of ENG vs PAK 1st Test

As per accuweather, there is 52% cloud cover and there is also a yellow warning for thunderstorm. At present, the rain won't last for long and the play will resume shortly. However, there is heavy rain and thunderstorm predicted later in the day.

The rain delay will further help the bowlers, who are already getting the movement from the surface. Notably, rain is expected to last around 1 hour and Day 1 is expected to offer a start-stop play.

Headingley Stadium's Drainage System

Headingley Stadium in Leeds features integrated sub-surface outfield drainage and structural plumbing upgrades. The system underwent major modernizations. Overall, the system is great and the groundsmen take hardly 10-15 minutes once the rain stops to resume the match.

Headingley have one of the best modern facilities at a stadium and its advanced drainage system will certainly minimise the impacy of rain.