What are the chances of rain on Day 4 of the SA vs AUS WTC 2025 Final at Lord's?
South Africa dominated proceedings on Day 3 of the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord's on Friday, June 13. They are now on the verge of lifting their first ICC title since 1998 and their first-ever WTC crown. Set to chase a target of 282, the Proteas went to stumps on Day 3 at 213-2 after 56 overs. They need a further 69 runs for a famous triumph on Day 4.
Australia resumed their second innings on Friday at 144-8. They stretched their innings to 207 as Mitchell Starc scored an unbeaten 58 off 136 balls, while last man Josh Hazlewood chipped in with 17 off 53. For South Africa, Kagiso Rabada finished with 4-59 to add to his first innings five-fer.
Chasing 282, the Proteas lost Ryan Rickelton for six, but went to stumps in a commanding position. Opener Aiden Markram (102*) struck his eighth Test hundred, while skipper Temba Bavuma (65*) hit a resolute half-century. The pair added an unbroken 143 for the third wicket by stumps on Day 3.
SA vs AUS WTC 2025 Final Day 4: Lord's weather report
Thankfully for fans and players, rain has not had a say in the WTC 2025 final at Lord's so far. Looking at the weather forecast for Day 4 of the South Africa vs Australia contest, AccuWeather states that conditions will be partly sunny, breezy and warm in the morning, with chances of a shower. The probability of precipitation during this phase is 55 percent, while the cloud cover is likely to be 60 percent.
Shifting focus to the afternoon weather forecast at Lord's for Day 4 of the 2025 WTC final, the conditions are likely to remain partly sunny, breezy and warm. The temperature during this phase is likely to be around 23 degrees Celsius. The probability of precipitation is low at one percent, while the cloud cover is likely to be in the range of 46 percent.
With only 69 runs needed for victory, the WTC final is unlikely to go beyond the first session. However, just in case things are delayed, there is plenty of time left in the Test. If we take a look at the evening weather forecast for Day 4 of the contest, AccuWeather predicts that it will be partly cloudy. The probability of precipitation during this phase is three percent, while the cloud cover is likely to be 44 percent.