IND vs ENG / What time will the first test match between India and England start

IND vs ENG: The first match of the much-awaited five-match Test series between India and England is going to start from June 20 at Headingley ground in Leeds. Both the teams are ready and England has also announced its playing XI. India's team is also expected to be announced soon. There is tremendous enthusiasm among the spectators about this match, especially the fans sitting in India want to know what will be the time of the match and how the schedule will run throughout the day.

When will the match start?

The first Test match will start with the toss at 3 pm Indian time. The first ball of the match will be bowled exactly half an hour after the toss i.e. at 3:30 pm. The toss will happen only on the first day, after which the game will start directly from 3:30 pm on the remaining four days.

How will the schedule be throughout the day?

• First session: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Lunch break: 5:30 PM – 6:10 PM
• Second session: 6:10 PM – 8:10 PM
• Tea break: 8:10 PM – 8:30 PM
• Third and last session: 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM

A total of 90 overs of play are scheduled for the whole day, and if the weather cooperates, the full quota of the match will be played.

Role of weather

The relationship between cricket and weather is quite old in England. Sometimes sunshine, sometimes clouds and sudden rain – everything is common there. Although the weather department has said that there is less chance of heavy rain for the first Test, light showers can stop the game for a while. This may definitely affect the rhythm of the match, but the forecasts so far can be called satisfactory.

What can be expected?

The match between the two teams is expected to be very exciting and competitive. India has young leadership and strong batting, while England will want to take full advantage of playing in home conditions. Fans hope that this Test series will prove to be memorable for cricket lovers.