India vs England 3rd ODI pitch report: Conditions, weather and what to expect at Lord's

India and England will meet at Lord's Cricket Ground in London for the deciding third ODI after splitting the first two matches of the three-match series. India opened the series with a six-wicket victory before England bounced back with a four-wicket win in the second ODI to level the contest 1-1.

With the series on the line, weather conditions are expected to play a key role. However, the forecast suggests fans could witness a full match at the Home of Cricket.

India vs England 3rd ODI weather forecast today

According to the UK Met Office, the chance of rain in Greater London on match day is below 5 per cent, raising hopes of uninterrupted play at Lord's.

At the time of writing, the temperature is around 15 degrees Celsius, with northerly winds gusting up to 21 mph and high pollen levels across the city. By the scheduled start of play at 11:00 AM local time, temperatures are expected to rise and remain between 20 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius through the day.

With only a minimal threat of rain, conditions appear favourable for the series decider.

India vs England 3rd ODI Pitch Report

The Lord's pitch is expected to provide early assistance to fast bowlers with seam movement and swing, particularly under overcast conditions.

Batting is likely to become easier as the match progresses, setting the stage for another competitive contest between India and England in the series decider.

What happens if rain interrupts play?

If rain does interrupt the match, Lord's ground staff are equipped to cover the playing surface quickly.

Match officials will first use the available extra time to minimise any loss of overs. If the delay continues, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be applied to revise the target and reduce the number of overs accordingly.

A rain-shortened contest would add another tactical challenge for both captains, Shubman Gill and Harry Brook, as they compete for the series victory.