According to Accuweather, there is barely any chance of rain until Monday, but the forecast for the first three days is cloudy.

The stakes couldn't be higher as India and Australia head into the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tied at 1-1. If India win, they will seal the series and retain the coveted trophy, while a victory for Australia would keep them on course for their first series win over India in a decade.

Australia run-maker Travis Head is questionable for the fourth cricket test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and teenager Sam Konstas is set to make his first test start for the home side.

The previous game in Brisbane had ended in a draw, leaving the series still locked at 1-1 after three matches.

India vs Australia, IND vs AUS 4th Test Live Score Streaming Online & Telecast Channel: Here is how you can watch the IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test in Melbourne from Thursday.

The Boxing Day Test between Australia and India at the MCG is crucial, with valuable World Test Championship points at stake. The pitch is expected to remain seam-friendly rather than spin-friendly, despite visible grass and high temperatures potentially influencing conditions.

The Indian cricket team will face the Australian cricket team in the fourth Test of the five-match series. The match will take place on Boxing Day at the MCG.