India Vs Australia 5th Match Weather Report: Will It Rain In Deciding Test In Sydney?

The final match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 is set at SCG, where India must secure a win to reach the World Test Championship final. Weather forecasts indicate potential rain on Day 5, impacting strategies for both teams.

India Vs Australia 5th Test Match Weather Report: The concluding match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 is set to take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Australia leads the series 2-1 after their victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This match is crucial for India, as they aim to secure a spot in the World Test Championship final and avoid losing the trophy for the first time since 2014/15.

Weather Conditions and Impact

The weather forecast suggests that the first four days of the Test will be sunny with a gentle breeze in the afternoon. However, on Day 5, rain showers are expected in Sydney during the afternoon, potentially disrupting play in the second and third sessions. This could impact India's strategy if they need to push for a result.

According to AccuWeather reports, there is only a six per cent chance of rain on Friday, which is Day 1 of the Test match. The likelihood of precipitation decreases over the weekend. The skies are expected to remain clear with temperatures averaging around 28 degrees Celsius.

India's Challenge at SCG

India has historically struggled at SCG, winning only once in 13 Tests against Australia. With rain possibly affecting play on Day 5, India faces pressure to either secure a win quickly or settle for a draw. A draw would eliminate them from contention for the World Test Championship final.

Australia, on the other hand, would benefit from a draw as it would allow them to reclaim the Border Gavaskar Trophy after a decade. Additionally, it could secure their place in the World Test Championship final. The stakes are high for both teams as they head into this decisive match.

Team Line-ups

Australia (Playing XI): Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland.

India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Tanush Kotian, Dhruv Jurel, and Harshit Rana.