The extreme heat will pose challenges to players in the sun for long periods of time.

England start day two just two wickets away from going into bat for their first innings, meaning they will want to take early wickets to be able to shelter the majority of their team from conditions for as long as possible.

“It feels like you are running into a hairdryer,” former England bowler Isa Guha told BBC’s Ashes debrief.

She said she has previously played in hotter temperatures than Thursday’s forecast – in both India and Australia.

“You have got a bead on by the time you get to the crease. It is going to be tough work. It is easier for batters.”

During day one, which came close to emulating day two’s heat forecast, the stands at the Adelaide Oval contained significantly large sections of empty seats towards the close of play – possibly indicating fans leaving early or seeking shelter due to the heat.

With even hotter temperatures scheduled for Thursday, it could limit the ability of the crowd to watch a full day’s play.