India drew first blood with a six-wicket win in the opening ODI, but England avenged the loss by clinching the second match by four wickets to level the three-match series at 1-1. With everything now on the line, the two sides head to the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London for the series decider. With the unpredictable British summer playing spoilsport, fans will be hoping the rain stays away as all eyes turn to the weather at the Home of Cricket. So, will the conditions cooperate? Let’s find out.
London Weather Today During IND vs ENG 3rd ODIÂ
According to the UK Met Office, the chances of rain in Greater London on match day are less than 5%, making for promising conditions at Lord’s. At the time of writing, the temperature is around 15°C, with northerly winds gusting up to 21 mph and high pollen levels across the city. As play gets underway at 11:00 AM local time, temperatures are expected to rise and hover between 20°C and 24°C throughout the day. With little threat of rain in the forecast, fans can look forward to an uninterrupted contest as India and England battle it out in the series decider at the Home of Cricket.
Hourly Weather Update For Lord’sÂ
- 10:00 AM BST / 2:30 PM IST: 18°C, Rain chance <5%, North 21mph wind gusts
- 11:00 AM BST / 3:30 PM IST (Match Start): 20°C, Rain chance <5%, North 21mph wind gusts
- 12:00 PM BST / 4:30 PM IST: 21°C, Rain chance <5%, North 20mph wind
- 1:00 PM BST / 5:30 PM IST: 22°C, Rain chance <5%, North 18mph wind
- 2:00 PM BST / 6:30 PM IST: 23°C, Rain chance <5%, North 17mph wind
- 3:00 PM BST / 7:30 PM IST: 24°C, Rain chance <5%, North 16mph wind
- 4:00 PM BST / 8:30 PM IST: 24°C, Rain chance <5%, North 15mph wind
- 5:00 PM BST / 9:30 PM IST: 23°C, Rain chance <5%, North 14mph wind
- 6:00 PM BST / 10:30 PM IST (Match End): 22°C, Rain chance <5%, North 14mph wind
England vs India 3rd ODI: What If It Rains?Â
If the unpredictable British summer does bring an unexpected shower, the ground staff at Lord’s are well-equipped to protect the playing surface quickly. In the event of a rain delay, the match officials will first utilise the built-in extra time to avoid losing any overs. If the delay extends further, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will come into play, adjusting the targets and reducing the overs dynamically for both sides. Given that this is the series decider, a shortened, fast-paced game would add an entirely new layer of tactical pressure for both Shubman Gill and Harry Brook as they hunt for the trophy.
