IND vs. ENG 2021: "Rain is 12th man for England!"- Fans feel India robbed off a win as rain plays spoilsport

Rain has had the last laugh as a riveting Test match between India and England has come to a premature end. The umpires had a chat with the ground staff, and it was decided that no play was possible on Day 5.

India was 52-1 heading into Day 5 and needed 157 runs to win the first Test. However, it just kept pouring down on the final day.

After the first two sessions were washed out, it was decided that there was not enough time left to clean up and get the ground ready, even if the weather cleared up.

India fans furious as rain plays spoilsport

Fans on Twitter were absolutely furious as rain washed out what could have been a famous Indian win. India was in with a great chance to win the game, but the weather didn't permit any cricket.

Here's how fans reacted:

Yes, Kohli and his teammates will be feeling cheated because of rain. But, they were far dominant and superior side in this draw. Hope and wish they can continue the same show without getting upset. #ENGvIND

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) August 8, 2021

England Cricket Team saved by the rain☹️☹️☹️#ENGvsIND #England #INDvsENG

— Ankit Chawla (@ankit_chawla89) August 8, 2021

Well that was a damp end to the match, pun intended #ENGvsIND

— jd8 (@juderad) August 8, 2021

Forecast was actually much better for today. In fact it was supposed to rain yesterday but we got full days play.English weather: #ENGvsIND pic.twitter.com/Beohuvpdb9

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 8, 2021

Captain Virat Kohli's reaction telling everything what is the rain doing. pic.twitter.com/WCbDbIMMpO

— ABDULLAH NEAZ (@AbdullahNeaz) August 8, 2021

@MichaelVaughan right now pic.twitter.com/38gdewIZm3

— vishal ghandat (@VishalGhandat) August 8, 2021

Rain is 12th man for england and has played really well than many others selected in final 11😅. #ENGvsIND #rain #trentbridge

— Vashish (@thISmevashish) August 8, 2021

What's the point if we have no results due to rain especially when Eng is under the water. Prefer 2 days matches of Ahmd than these! #ENGvsIND #Kohli

— Rushabh Surana (@RushabhSurana3) August 8, 2021

Organizing a test match in India in the month of July is better than playing a match in England. That's it, that's the tweet.#ENGvsIND #IndvsEng #rain #INDvENG

— Megh (@rjesbckvekfs) August 8, 2021

England is not a place to play cricket but water sports!#ENGvsIND

— Dnyanesh Thombre (@Dnyanesh_T) August 8, 2021

Another heart break: last day’s play called off. It’s a draw. India would be very disappointed #IndvsEng @TrentBridge

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) August 8, 2021

#ENGvsIND pic.twitter.com/kRzGwrEnnJ

— Ayaan Khan 🇮🇳 (@AyaanKh12909989) August 8, 2021

England should be banned from hosting test matches. Such a waste of money, energy and time 🤯 #ENGvsIND#rain

— @rohit_.sharma_💙❣️ (@ImRo45_264) August 8, 2021

Although rain had the final say, it has been a brilliant Test, and both teams can go away saying they had their chance to win the game.

India again showed why they have a brilliant bowling attack as they dismissed the hosts for just 183 in the first innings. Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the show with four wickets.

KL Rahul made the most of the chance he received at the top of the order, scoring a stylish 84. A flashy half-century from Ravindra Jadeja and some handy contributions from the Indian tail saw their lead propel to a seemingly decisive 95 runs.

India picked up two quick wickets in the second innings, and it seemed that England was in huge trouble. However, skipper Joe Root came to the rescue and smashed a brilliant counter-attacking hundred to make a match out of it.

Bumrah was once again brilliant with the ball, picking up another fifer in his Test career.

It was all set for a thrilling grand finale, but rain ensured it ended in a stalemate. Both India and England will go to Lord's for the next Test, which will begin on Thursday.