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India vs Australia 4th Test weather: Will rain play spoilsport at MCG?

India vs Australia 4th Test weather: Will rain play spoilsport at MCG?

With the Boxing Day Test at the MCG not far away, what can we expect from the weather this time? Will the rain spoil the cricket fun just as it did at the Gabba?

Since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is now tied at 1-1, a result not many expected given how the first two games came—with India dominating the first and Australia taking the second—it was predicted that one team would take the lead at the Gabba. However, the third Test ended dramatically in a draw, leaving the series wide open.

Now, all eyes are on the fourth and crucial Test in Melbourne, where an answer is expected. With only one Test remaining after this, whichever team takes the lead here will almost certainly avoid losing the series. But what’s the current weather update at the MCG? Will rain disrupt play like it did at the Gabba? Let’s take a look at the Melbourne Cricket Ground weather update and see what to expect this time.

India vs Australia 4th Test weather update

For cricket fans, there is news that may disappoint them but not fully, as the weather forecast for the India vs Australia 4th Test at the MCG shows mixed conditions. On Day 1 (26 December), there’s a 50% chance of rain, and strong winds are expected in the evening. On Day 2, there is also a 50% chance of rain, with possible morning showers. But from Day 3, things will change and become more favorable for cricket, with just a 30% chance of rain. Day 4 is expected to be mostly sunny with a 10% chance of rain, while Day 5 will have good conditions with only a 5% chance of rain in total.

MCG weather update

DayDateRain ChanceWind
Day 1 (Thursday)26 December50%Northerly 35-50 km/h, shifting west to southwesterly 20-30 km/h evening
Day 2 (Friday)27 December50%West to southwesterly 20-30 km/h, decreasing in the evening
Day 3 (Saturday)28 December30%West to northwesterly 15-25 km/h, turning south to southwesterly in day
Day 4 (Sunday)29 December10%South to southwesterly 15-25 km/h in the morning
Day 5 (Monday)30 December5%South to southeasterly 15-25 km/h during the day
26-30 Dec

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