IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Sleet Predicted In Dharamsala For Day 1, Temperatures To Hover Around 1 Degree Celsius

IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Sleet Predicted In Dharamsala For Day 1, Temperatures To Hover Around 1 Degree Celsius

The BBC has come up with some interesting predictions for the 5th Test between India and Dharamsala.

Aakash SinghUpdated: Monday, March 04, 2024, 05:34 PM IST
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India and England will play the 5th Test in Dharamsala. | (Credits: Twitter)

The caravan of the five-Test series will move to its final destination in Dharamsala, where the match will begin from March 7th. With the ground located at an altitude of 1457m above sea level, the conditions is the significant talking points and the BBC's weather forecast has some interesting predictions in store.

According to the BBC, the winter is still present in the city; hence, the temperature on day 1 will reach only at a high of 1C and it drops to -4C overnight along with sleet. The conditions resemble England's early season ones, but the indian meteorological department has earmarked wet first two days, indicating rain.

England in with a chance of making history in Dharamsala:

The Englishmen might have lost the series, but they still stand a chance to inflict another defeat on India, creating a piece of history. India has not only lost a home series since 2012, but also haven't conceded two Tests in a series since that same year.

Ben Stokes' men took an early lead in the five-Test series with a thrilling victory in Hyderabad. However, some poor batting over the next three matches contributed to losses. India's youngsters in Yashasvi Jaiswal, Akash Deep, Sarfaraz Khan, Shubman Gill, and Dhruv Jurel have stood up with timely performances under pressure to take the home side over the line.