The three-match ODI series between India and England will wrap up with the third match that will be held in Manchester, England, on Sunday, July 17. With a crucial game hanging in the balance, the weather will play a crucial factor in the final result. So what is the weather like in Manchester?
Weather to remain clear all through the day
According to the BBC's weather report, it will be cloudy on Sunday. But the chances of rains are negligible. This will come as welcome news for fans who are eagerly looking forward to watching the 50-over fixtures. The weather will remain between a minimum of 18° Celsius to a high 29° Celsius. Meanwhile, the temperature is going to remain the same in the match to be held on July 17.
India have not won in Manchester for 39 years
Meanwhile, India have played four ODIs in Manchester ground, but the last time that they have won there was during the 1983 World Cup. The remaining three times India have lost their matches. The team led by Rohit Sharma will be hoping to end this drought of the last 39 years.
To recap the series, India won the first of the three ODIs of the series by 10 wickets. At the same time, England thrashed India by 100 runs in the second ODI. Hence, after two ODIs, the series is tied at 1-1. Hence, whichever team wins in Manchester will finish as the winner of the series.
Talking about India's predicted playing XI, there will be expectations of a big innings from Rohit as well as former captain and under fire Virat Kohli. After this series, India will be leaving for their white-ball series against West Indies.
Predicted India playing XI
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Prashant Krishna and Yuzvendra Chahal.
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