NEW DELHI: The Ashes series opener at Edgbaston faced a delayed start on the fifth and final day due to heavy rain. The players will have an early lunch scheduled for 12:30 pm local time, with the Test unlikely to commence before 1:10 pm.
Currently, the covers remain on at the Birmingham ground, although the rainfall has subsided, and the weather forecast predicts an improvement in the afternoon.
With Australia requiring 174 more runs for victory and England in search of seven more wickets, the game hangs in the balance. Australia's chase stands at 107-3 while Usman Khawaja remains unbeaten on 34 alongside nightwatchman Scott Boland, who is on 13.
England made a spirited comeback on Monday, courtesy of Stuart Broad's crucial strikes. In a span of eight overs, Broad dismissed David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, and Steve Smith, giving England renewed hope in the match.
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