The Ashes weather: Rain threatens England hopes of victory in London on day five
Ben Stokes’ side are chasing 10 wickets on day five at the Kia Oval in London to secure a draw in the Ashes
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.England have been left frustrated once again by the weather as rain impacts the fifth Ashes Test at the Kia Oval.
David Warner and Usman Khawaja batted magnificently to guide the tourists to 140 for the first wicket.
And Australia were given a boost before lunch on day five when Ben Stokes dropped Steve Smith due to a premature celebration.
Australia are chasing 384 to secure a 3-1 series win, while rain interrupted play once again after lunch in a dramatic Test that has seen Stuart Broad confirm he will retire from cricket at the end of the Test.
Rain has hit day five at the Oval in London with the weather forecast proving an obstacle to both sides and their pursuit of a result to close out a thrilling series.
The BBC forecast suggests more rain after lunch on day five, with the hourly chance 68 percent until 4pm, when it drops to just 34 percent. Play should be possible from 5pm onwards, with the BBC putting the chance of rain at 14 percent and only nine percent after 6pm.
The BBC forecast also reads: “Later in the day, showers will tend to clear and sunshine will widely develop. A breezy day.”
The Met Office has a more positive outlook with a 60 percent chance of rain until 4pm, but from 4pm onwards it's just 10 percent and less than five percent after 5pm.
The Met Office forecast for the afternoon and evening reads: “Occasional showers likely developing from late morning, these showers perhaps turning locally heavy and persistent in the south during the afternoon and evening.”
AccuWeather has the chance of rain at 51 percent until 4pm, 47 percent from 4pm to 5pm, but that drops to 34 percent from 5pm to 7pm and just 26 percent through to 8pm.
AccuWeather's minutecast has rain scheduled from 2:30pm for "at least 60 minutes".
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments