New Delhi: There has been a change in the timing of the rescheduled England vs India Test match at Birmingham starting from July 1. As per the media reports, the England Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to start the match 30 minutes ahead of the earlier scheduled time for the Indian spectators. Usually, the match starts at 11 am in England, but India vs England fifth and final Test will start at 10.30 am (local time). Talking about Indian Standard Time, fans will be able to enjoy this match from 3 pm onwards.
According to a Daily Mail report, the first ball of the day for the Indian audience will be bowled at 3 pm IST and the stumps will be at 10 pm IST. There will also be 30 minutes of extra time, which will be used if 90 overs of the day are not completed.
No official update about change in timings of the T20 and ODI series between India and England has been released so far. In addition to the rescheduled Test, India will play a three-match T20 series and as many as ODI matches. As per the schedule we know about so far, two T20s will be played from 11 pm Indian standard time, while the two ODIs will start at 5:30 pm IST.
India's tour of England schedule and timing
Reschedule Test Match - 3 PM
1st T20 - 11 PM
2nd T20 - 7 PM
3rd T20 - 11 PM
1st ODI - 3:30 pm
2nd ODI - 5:30 pm
3rd ODI - 5:30 pm