The IND vs AUS 4th Test match is set to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26 onwards. Speaking about the Melbourne weather ahead of the IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 1 of the Test match is expected to be the warmest day that has ever been recorded for a Boxing Day Test. The temperature is expected to touch 39 degrees Celsius. Let us check out the full Melbourne weather report ahead of the IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test match.
IND vs AUS: Melbourne weather
The Day 2 of the IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test match is cooler with a top of 25 degrees and 50% chance of showers, but only 0-1mm is forecast at this stage. AccuWeather’s forecast is similar, with rain expected to play a minimal role in the Test match. The weather on days 3-5 also looks good, with top temperatures around 27 degrees. Of course, the Melbourne weather can be unpredictable, but the forecast looks promising.
Melbourne pitch report & stats
Speaking about the venue and stats, the teams batting last have won just three of the past 15 Tests at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, including India by eight wickets in 2020. Batting fourth could be tricky in this Test given the surface should wear out and potentially have cracks as sunny and warm conditions will be a common feature throughout the match.
This should bring the spinners into play. Nathan Lyon is having a quiet series so far, and Australia needs him to deliver with Mitchell Marsh’s limited bowling. For India, Ravindra Jadeja can play a key role given his accuracy. Rohit Sharma and Co. might bring in another spin bowling option for the fourth game
