Ashes 2023, 4th Test: Old Trafford Manchester Weather Today Ahead of Day 4

After Bairstow’s unbeaten knock of 99 powered England to 592 in the first innings to ensure a healthy lead of 275, pacer Mark Wood claimed three wickets to reduce Australia to 113 for 4 at stumps on day 3.

Apart from Bairstow, captain Ben Stokes (51) and Harry Brook (61) also added fifties during the hosts’ innings, while Josh Hazlewood claimed a five-wicket haul for the visitors.

In response, Australia, who had scored 317 in their first innings, were able to add only 113 with Marnus Labuschangne batting unbeaten on 44 at stumps. Now, the Australian number three batter will look to save an innings defeat when he walks out to bat on day 4 with Mitchell Marsh (1*).

We had an uninterrupted day in terms of stoppages due to weather at Old Trafford on day 1 and 2. But on day 3 we saw some delays due to showers. There is also prediction for rain on the final two days of the penultimate Test as England look to level the series.

But will we see a full day’s play in Manchester on day 4 (Saturday, July 22)? Will the weather interrupt proceedings on Day 4 of the 4th Test? With England witnessing rains this summer, here we take a look at the Manchester weather forecast on Saturday (July 22):

Ashes 2023 4th Test Day 4: Manchester Weather Report

The weather forecast for Manchester on Day 4 of the 4th Test is expected to see variable clouds with a couple of showers and thunderstorms. The max temperature during the day time is expected to fluctuate between 14° C and 16° C.

Rain Prediction for Manchester on July 22: There is 99 percent chance of precipitation and 40 percent chance of thundrestorm with spell of showers predicted by AccuWeather around 11 AM Local Time, 12 PM Local Time, 5 PM Local Time and around 6 PM Local Time on day 4 – Saturday (July 22).

The sky is set to remain cloudy for most part of the day’s play with expected cloud cover of 90 percent. As per Weather.com, there is 99 percent cloud cover with 97 percent chance of rain today. So, weather is likely to play spoilsport on day 4 of the 4th Ashes 2023 Test in Manchester.

Wind Speed: There will be wind speed of around 5 to 10 km/hour from the south direction throughout the day, remaining at the same speed and direction heading into the night. The quick bowlers could make use of the conditions if there is any play possible on day 4.