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Birmingham Weather Update: The stellar six-wicket haul by Mohammed Siraj on Day 3 put India ahead in the second Test against England after counter-attacking hundreds from Jamie Smith and Harry Brook on an extraordinary third day here on Friday.

With the wicket not helping either the pacers or spinners, India were desperately hoping the second new ball would do the trick for them. And it did with Siraj (6/70) and Akash Deep (4/88) taking England's last five wickets for 20 runs, giving India a healthy 180-run first innings lead.

After bundling England out for 407 all out in response to India's mammoth 587 all out, at stumps, India were 64 for one in 13 overs with the loss of Yashasvi Jaiswal (28 off 22), leading England by 244 runs.

KL Rahul (28 batting off 38) looked in sublime touch and was joined by Karun Nair (7 batting off 18) in the middle after the left-handed opener was trapped in front by Josh Tongue amid grey skies with floodlights on.

However, Day 4 of the match in Birmingham is likely to be impacted by rain, as there is an 84% chance of showers during the day with precipitation forecasted for Saturday.

IND vs ENG 2nd Test Day 4 Edgbaston Pitch Report

The Edgbaston pitch usually offers good pace, has been a paradise for India speedsters as Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep all ten wickets on Day 2 and 3. And now with the pitch flattens out, making batting easier by Day 3 and Day 4.

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: What are the chances of rain on Day 4 of the Birmingham Test?

The rain shower chances are around 60% in the morning, with 71% humidity. However, Day 4 will be completely overcast with 99% cloud covering Birmingham with a couple of spells of rain.