Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 02, 2025, 11:10 PM
IND vs AUS: The last Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy being played between India and Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3 is an occasion of great excitement for the fans. Australia is currently leading 2-1 in this prestigious five-match series. This match to be played in Sydney is not only an opportunity for the Indian team to end the series on a draw, but also a golden opportunity to retain the trophy.Weather condition: Threat of rain on the 5th dayAccording to the AccuWeather report, the weather will be completely favorable for playing cricket for the first four days of the Sydney Test.Day one (January 3): Light rain is expected before the match starts, but it is expected to stop till the toss. The day temperature will be between 18-25 degrees Celsius.Day two to four (January 4-6): The weather will be clear and the temperature can go up to 34 degrees with good sunshine. It can be equally challenging for batsmen and bowlers.Fifth day (7 January): There is an 80% chance of rain and cloud cover may disrupt the match on the last day. The temperature will be around 24 degrees.Australia announces playing 11The Australian team has made its strategy clear for the Sydney Test. Beau Webster has been given a chance to debut while resting Mitchell Marsh. Webster has been selected with the aim of strengthening Australia's all-rounder lineup.Signs of big changes in the Indian teamThe Indian team has not yet announced its playing 11, but according to sources, captain Rohit Sharma may be unavailable in this match. In such a situation, Jasprit Bumrah can once again take over the captaincy. Apart from this, some more changes are possible:Shubman Gill can be seen as an opener in Rohit's absence.The inclusion of spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the bowling department is being considered.The thrill of the decisive Test in SydneyAfter the defeat in the Melbourne Test, the Indian team now has no room for error. It is important to not only end the series at 2-2 by winning in Sydney, but also to retain the prestigious trophy.At the same time, Australia will want to strengthen its hold on home ground. In the last match, their batsmen and bowlers had performed collectively, which they would like to repeat in this decisive match.Eyes on these playersIndia: Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Jasprit BumrahAustralia: Steve Smith, Travis Head and Pat CumminsWill India be able to level the series?In this final match to be held in Sydney, fans are expected to see great cricket on all five days. If the weather cooperates, then this match can become a historic turning point for Indian cricket.