England vs India 1st ODI Weather Report: Will Rain Affect Play at Edgbaston?

India's ODI series against England begins at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14, with weather expected to play little role in what promises to be a full 100-over contest.

The visitors head into the three-match series looking to bounce back after a disappointing 4-0 T20I series defeat, while the return of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah has strengthened India's squad for the 50-over format.

Will it rain during England vs India 1st ODI?

The forecast is encouraging for players and fans alike, with warm and sunny conditions expected throughout the day in Birmingham.

Hourly forecasts indicate only a 5% chance of rain during match hours, making weather interruptions highly unlikely.

Birmingham weather forecast (July 14)

Overall temperatures are expected to range between 13°C and 27°C, with gentle north-easterly winds of around 19-20 km/h and clear skies forecast across Birmingham.

## Edgbaston pitch report

The Edgbaston surface is expected to offer something for both batters and bowlers.

Fast bowlers should receive early seam movement and swing with the new ball, especially during the opening overs. As the match progresses, the pitch is likely to flatten out, making stroke-making easier for batters.

Spinners could come into the game during the middle overs, but the surface is generally regarded as a balanced one.

Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first and make use of the early assistance before chasing under improving batting conditions.

What happens if rain interrupts the match?

Although rain is not expected, any interruption would see the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method come into effect if the match is shortened.

There is no reserve day scheduled for the first ODI. If conditions prevent a result from being achieved, the match will be declared a no-result.

With favourable weather forecast throughout Tuesday, however, all signs point towards an uninterrupted start to the three-match ODI series between England and India.