India bounced back in style after their embarrassing 0-4 white-wash defeat against England in the T20I series by winning the opening ODI match of the tour by 6 wickets. Today (July 16, Thursday), the caravan moves to the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff for the second ODI match. However, facing Harry Brook’s tough England side isn’t the only challenge the Shubman Gill-led Men in Blue will face; the unpredictable British weather is also lingering in the background. With memories of the washed-out opening match of the T20I series fresh in minds, fans are left wondering: will it rain today in Cardiff? Let’s find out.
Cardiff Weather Today During IND vs ENG 2nd ODI MatchÂ
According to the Met Office, the overall rain chance for the day remains at a very low 5%, meaning an interrupted match or a washout is highly unlikely. The current temperature is sitting around 23°C under sunny skies, though a slight breeze makes it feel closer to 21°C. Fans attending the ground should also watch out for high pollen levels alongside maximum wind gusts reaching up to 21 mph coming from the east-northeast.
India vs England 2nd ODI: Hourly Weather Updates
Here is the hourly breakdown of the local weather conditions at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff:
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12:00 PM Local / 4:30 PM IST: 22°C — Sunny — 5% Rain Chance
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1:00 PM Local / 5:30 PM IST (Match Start): 23°C — Sunny — 5% Rain Chance
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2:00 PM Local / 6:30 PM IST: 23°C — Sunny — 5% Rain Chance
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3:00 PM Local / 7:30 PM IST: 23°C — Sunny — 5% Rain Chance
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4:00 PM Local / 8:30 PM IST: 22°C — Clear Skies — 5% Rain Chance
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5:00 PM Local / 9:30 PM IST: 21°C — Clear Skies — 5% Rain Chance
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6:00 PM Local / 10:30 PM IST: 20°C — Clear Skies — 5% Rain Chance
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7:00 PM Local / 11:30 PM IST: 19°C — Clear Skies — 5% Rain Chance
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8:00 PM Local / 12:30 AM IST: 18°C — Clear Skies — 5% Rain Chance
England vs India: What If It Rains Today? Delay And DLS Method Explained
In the first ODI at Edgbaston, England batted first and were bowled out for 258 runs despite a fighting 76 from Joe Root and 68 from Liam Dawson, as Axar Patel dismantled their lineup with a superb 4-wicket haul. In reply, India chased down the target by 6 wickets, powered by the 80-run knock from Shubman Gill.
If unexpected rain arrives today at Sophia Gardens, the ground staff will immediately deploy the covers. Should the showers cause a long delay, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will come into effect to alter the run chase. Since it is a 50-over game, both teams must complete a minimum of 20 overs in their respective innings for a valid result to be declared. If rain halts play before the 20-over mark in the second innings, the match will be ruled a “No Result.”
Match Start Time and Live Streaming Details
The second ODI between India and England is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM Local Time (5:30 PM IST) on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Cricket fans in India can catch the live action on their television screens via the Sony Sports Network, while the digital live stream will be available on the JioHotstar app.
