Rain Stalls India’s Oval Charge: England Strikes Early
The second session of the India-England Test at The Oval was completely washed out by persistent rain on July 31, 2025. England’s bowlers had made early inroads, however, leaving India precariously positioned at 72/2 at lunch.
Two quick wickets fell before the heavens opened, leaving Shubman Gill and Rinku Sudharsan unbeaten at the crease when play was suspended. The downpour was heavy and unrelenting, forcing umpires to call off play for the remainder of the session.
The interruption significantly alters the dynamics of the match, leaving India’s chase vulnerable to the weather gods as much as the English attack. The resumption of play, and the eventual outcome of the Test, now hangs in the balance, with crucial implications for the overall series.
