The India vs Australia 4th Test has turned into a thrilling contest following India’s remarkable comeback on Day 3 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In this crucial match, India can ill afford any rain interruptions. After rain briefly halted play on Day 3, fans are now anxious about the weather disrupting the game further.
21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy scored his maiden Test century on day three of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. At stumps, India reached 358-9, trailing Australia’s 474 by 116 runs after being 221-7 earlier in the day. Reddy, in his fourth Test, shared a vital 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar, who scored 50. Reddy, unbeaten on 105, faced 171 balls, hitting 10 fours and a six. His knock provided hope after India lost Pant and Jadeja. Australia’s 474 was led by Steve Smith’s 140. The series, tied 1-1, continues in Sydney on January 3.
MCG weather in IND vs AUS 4th Test
The news is good for India on Day 4, as the weather forecast suggest least possibility of rainfall during the match. The weather for the India vs Australia 4th Test match is expected to be pleasant with times of clouds and sun. The temperature will reach a high of 25°C, while winds will be coming from the southwest at 17 km/h, with gusts reaching 28 km/h. There is a very low chance of precipitation, with a 3% probability, and no thunderstorms are expected. The cloud cover is at 65%, and there is no expected rainfall, with precipitation recorded at 0.0 mm.
IND vs AUS 4th Test Playing XI
India Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.
Australia Playing 11: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
