India and Australia are set to clash in the final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3. With the series currently standing at 2-1 in favor of Australia, Team India will be looking to level the series and retain the trophy. The weather forecast for the match suggests that the conditions will be favorable for a full five-day contest.
No significant rain disruptions expected for the first four days
According to Accuweather, there is a slight chance of rain on the first day of the match, but it is expected to clear up by the time of the toss. The temperature on the first day is expected to be around 25 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 18 degrees Celsius. The weather for the next three days is expected to be clear, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures ranging from 25 to 34 degrees Celsius. However, there is a possibility of rain on the fifth day, with up to 95% cloud cover and an 80% chance of precipitation.
Australia announces playing 11, Team India likely to make changes
Australia has announced its playing 11 for the Sydney Test match, with Beau Webster making his international debut in place of Mitchell Marsh. Team India is also expected to make some changes to their playing 11, with captain Rohit Sharma likely to miss the match due to injury. In his absence, Jasprit Bumrah is expected to take over as captain.