Australia and India will face off in the 5th and final Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Australia currently leads the series after triumphing over the visiting side in the Adelaide and Melbourne. India, on the other hand, won only the first Test match of the series Perth. The third test between the two sides on Gabba ended in a tie.
What’s at stake for the two teams in Sydney?
The Sydney The test is absolutely crucial for both teams. They will be looking forward to winning the match for different reasons. Australia will look to overcome India’s challenge in Sydney and register their first BGT series win against India in over a decade. Additionally, a win in Sydney would also mean the Aussies would clinch a place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) the final, which should take place in Lord in June this year.
India, on the other hand, is on the verge of falling to an all-time low. The visitors would need a win in Sydney to avoid that. Not only will this ensure India’s title retention, but their hopes of reaching the WTC final rest solely on the outcomes of this match. So it is a do-or-die battle for India.
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Weather forecast for Sydney
The weather in Sydney for the five-day clash between the two nations is full of surprises. The match is scheduled to start on Friday, January 3rd and end on Tuesday, January 7th. The weather during the first two days in Sydney is expected to be favorable for play. However, on the first day, clouds may cover the sky. Players may also experience light to moderate winds, especially on Day 2 of the match. The temperature will rise as the match progresses, offering suitable conditions for Game 3. and on the 4th day of the test. However, rain gods are expected to interrupt play on the final day of the match, especially during the post-lunch sessions.
Weather forecast day by day
Friday
- State: Cloudy
- Temperature: Highest 24°C, lowest 19°C
- Rain: 20%
- Humidity: 60%
Saturday
- State: Sunny
- Temperature: Highest 28°C, lowest 21°C
- Rain: 0%
- Humidity: 58%
Sunday
- State: sunny
- Temperature: Highest 31°C, Lowest 23°C
- Rain: 5%
- Humidity: 53%
Monday
- State: sunny
- Temperature: Highest 32°C, lowest 22°C
- Rain: 10%
- Humidity: 55%
Tuesday
- State: Rain
- Temperature: Highest 23°C, lowest 20°C
- Rain: 45%
- Humidity: 81%
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