Australia and India are set to face each other in the 5th and final Tests Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Australia are currently leading the table after their win in the group stage Adelaide and Melbourne. India, on the other hand, only won the first Test match of the tournament Perth. The third test between the two sides on The Gabba he finished in equal measure.
What's at stake for the two Sydney teams?
The Sydney Testing is very important for both groups. They will be hoping to win the tournament for a variety of reasons. Australia will look to overcome India's challenges in Sydney and register their first BGT win against India in over a decade. In addition, a win in Sydney could also mean that the Aussies will secure a place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) the last one, which is expected to happen on Lord in June this year.
India, on the other hand, is about to fall even deeper. The visitors will need a win in Sydney to avoid this. It will not only ensure India's title retention, but their hopes of reaching the WTC finals rest on the outcome of this match. So, it is a do or die debate for India.
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Sydney Weather Forecast
The weather in Sydney during the five-day clash between the two countries is incredible. The games will start on Friday, January 3 and end on Tuesday, January 7. The weather for the first two days in Sydney is expected to be good for playing. However, clouds may cover the sky on the first day. Players may also experience light winds, especially on Day 2 of the tournament. The temperature is expected to rise as the match progresses and provide ideal conditions for Day 3 and 4 of the Test. However, weeks of rain are expected to disrupt play on the final day of the tournament, especially during the lunch hour.
Daily Weather Damage
Friday
- Condition: Cloudy
- Temperature: High 24°C, Low 19°C
- Rain: 20%
- Moisture: 60%
Saturday
- Condition: Sun
- Temperature: High 28°C, Low 21°C
- Rain: 0%
- Humidity: 58%
Sunday
- Condition: The sun
- Heat: High 31°C, Low 23°C
- Rain: 5%
- Humidity: 53%
Monday
- Condition: The sun
- Temperature: High 32°C, Low 22°C
- Rain: 10%
- Humidity: 55%
Tuesday
- Condition: Rain
- Temperature: High 23°C, Low 20°C
- Rain: 45%
- Moisture: 81%