IND vs ENG, ICC World Cup 2019: No rain forecast for Edgbaston as bright sunshine looms over Birmingham

Conditions are set to be mostly dry and spin-friendly, more to India's advantage than England's. But the fresh wicket is reportedly to England's liking.

Title contenders India will take on hosts England in one of the most clashes of the World Cup at Edbaston in Lords. The match holds great relevance in the context to qualification to the semifinal in the tournament. While, a win for India would seal them a spot in the last four of the event, hosts England would go all out to secure a win against Kohli and Co and keep their semifinal hopes alive. With the weather already playing spoilsport in a couple of round robin matches, Indian and English fans at Edgbaston would be keeping their fingers crossed to see a rain uninterpreted encounter. In what comes as a good news for all cricket lovers, the rain Gods could stay away from the venue for the high octane clash and a full 100-over encounter on the 22 yards would decide on who  comes out as the real winner. Here is the weather update  According to the British Met Department: "It will be a rather cloudy start for some this morning, but the cloud will break up to allow some spells of sunshine to develop. This afternoon will remain dry with further spells of sunshine. Feeling fresher than Saturday, but still warm. Maximum temperature 22 °C." Conditions are set to be mostly dry and spin-friendly, more to India's advantage than England's. But the fresh wicket is reportedly to England's liking. And for those of you wondering how the weather shaped up yesterday, here's a quick update: Birmingham temperatures reached 31C-32C. The temperatures reached 34C or even 35C in very isolated spots in London or Cambridgeshire.