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Sydney weather forecast for fifth test | Australia vs India
Australia and India are ready to face each other in the fifth and final test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Australia currently leads the series after their victory over the visiting team in Adelaide and Melbourne. India, on the other hand, only won the first Test match of the series in Perth. The third test between the two sides in The Gabba ended in a tie.
What are the two teams at stake in Sydney?
He Sydney The test is absolutely crucial for both teams. They will hope to win the match for various reasons. Australia will look to overcome the Indian challenge in Sydney and register their first BGT series win against India in over a decade. Furthermore, a victory in Sydney would also mean that the Australians would earn a place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, which will be held at Mister in June of this year.
India, on the other hand, is about to fall towards an all-time low. The visitors would need a win in Sydney to avoid it. Not only will it ensure retention of the title for India, but their hopes of reaching the WTC final depend solely on the results of this match. Therefore, it is a life and death clash for India.
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Sydney weather forecast
The weather in Sydney for the five-day clash between the two nations is full of surprises. The match will begin on Friday, January 3 and will conclude on Tuesday, January 7. The weather during the first two days in Sydney is expected to be favorable for the game. However, clouds may cover the sky on the first day. Players may also experience light to moderate wind, especially on day 2 of the match. The temperature will increase as the match progresses, offering suitable playing conditions on days 3 and 4 of the test. However, the rain gods are expected to disrupt play on the final day of the match, particularly during the post-lunch sessions.
Day-by-day weather breakdown
Friday
- Condition: Cloudy
- Temperature: Maximum 24°C, Minimum 19°C
- Rain: 20%
- Humidity: 60%
Saturday
- Condition: Sunny
- Temperature: Maximum 28°C, Minimum 21°C
- Rain: 0%
- Humidity: 58%
Sunday
- Condition: Sunny
- Temperature: Maximum 31°C, Minimum 23°C
- Rain: 5%
- Humidity: 53%
Monday
- Condition: Sunny
- Temperature: Maximum 32°C, Minimum 22°C
- Rain: 10%
- Humidity: 55%
Tuesday
- Condition: Rain
- Temperature: Maximum 23°C, Minimum 20°C
- Rain: 45%
- Humidity: 81%
