
IND vs AUS 4th Test Weather: The Boxing Day Test is to be played between India and Australia in Melbourne from 26 December. Around 1 lakh spectators are going to reach the historic MCG stadium on the first day of the match. In such a situation, the big question is whether like Brisbane, rain in Melbourne will also spoil the fun of the match? The 5-match series is currently tied at 1-1. In the fourth test of Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, both the teams are ready to give their full strength on the field.
The third Test played between India and Australia in Brisbane was a draw. Rain proved to be the villain in Gabba due to which the fans were disappointed. In such a situation, fans will be desperate to know what the weather will be like in Melbourne.
Heat will test players in Melbourne
The heat on the first day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne will give a tough test to the players of Indian and Australian teams. The temperature will remain high throughout the day and in such a situation the bowlers may face difficulties in bowling continuously. According to the report of Accuweather, the mercury in Melbourne can reach 40 degrees Celsius on 26 December. The minimum temperature is likely to remain at 16 degrees.
Will rain become the villain in Melbourne?
Although the heat may be a cause of concern for the players, meanwhile, the good news for the fans is that there is less chance of rain during the fourth Test between India vs Australia. In such a situation, fans can see the entire match. However, the game may be interrupted due to rain on December 28.
Australia’s playing eleven for Melbourne test
Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstans, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
India’s probable playing eleven
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (captain), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj