'Not the first time rain in saving England in a test match' - Fans react as rain delays the start of game on day 5 of First Ashes 2023 Test

The ongoing first Test of The Ashes 2023 between England and Australia have reached an interesting point as both teams are in a position to change the result of the match. But in a twist or a turn in the line of events, the game of the fifth day at the Edgbaston has been delayed due to the rain.

Australia were 107/3 when they ended up on the game of the fourth day in the ongoing first Test against England. Now, they require 174 runs to win from here; whereas on the other hand, the hosts England require 7 wickets to start their campaign in Ashes 2023 with a win.

Meanwhile, the delay in the game of the fifth day is seeming quite beneficial for England as the visitors Australia are looking in a more comfortable position to win the match from here. Subsequently, some of the cricket fans found this delay at the start of the game as an opportunity to troll England for their fortune.

Fans immediately took to the micro-blogging site Twitter and came up with a lot of interesting and amazing reactions or responses for Ben Stokes and his men.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Not the first time rain in saving england in a test match 🚶

— 𝙇𝙀𝙊 𝙍𝘿𝙆 ᵇˡᵒᵒᵈʸ ˢʷᵉᵉᵗ (@champvirat_18) June 20, 2023

should banned asap from hosting cricket

— Aftab Shaikh (@aftab_cena) June 20, 2023

@Bhartiya_mind ab maza aayega na bhidu

— Saankhya Mondal (@saankhyaCFC8) June 20, 2023

Yes the weather seems like that probably lunch session after we're gonna see the game 🌧️👋

— அஜித் (@Harishkidoo) June 20, 2023

Aus will cry 😭

Eng will happy



If rain continue

— Shamsi (MSH) (@ShamsiHaidri) June 20, 2023

Good luck for English mens 👏

— அன்பே சிவம் 🙏 (@itisrajeshkc) June 20, 2023

@Bhartiya_mind ab maza aayega na bhidu

— Saankhya Mondal (@saankhyaCFC8) June 20, 2023

Rain always save them unreal

— Sumit Soni (@Sumit_soni911) June 20, 2023

Not what we wanted to hear

— Tichaona (@Clemy_t) June 20, 2023

Speaking of the current position of the match, Australia started chasing the target of 281 runs in the second innings on the fourth day of the match; they scored 107 runs for the loss of three wickets in 30 overs. First innings’ centurion Usman Khawaja went unbeaten on the individual score of 34 runs alongside the night-watchman Scott Boland who ended up scoring unbeaten 13 runs at the end of the fourth day.

Ollie Robinson and Stuart Broad scalped one and two wickets respectively for England in the second innings while defending the target of 281 runs.

Notably, Australia are coming off with a remarkable win in the World Test Championship 2023 final against India to lift the title for the first time.