India A vs Australia A, 2nd Unofficial Test: Weather Report as Rain Interrupts Play on Day 2 at MCG

India A are currently facing Australia A in the second unofficial Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, November 9. However, rainfall has interrupted the play on Day 2, mirroring the end of Day 1’s play due to the Melbourne drizzle.

India A bowlers have been efficient on the attack on the day, taking three wickets to leave Australia A top order reeling at 89/3 after 32 overs. Marcus Harris, who is batting at 39*, has been the only stable presence for the home team. However, rainfall right after the end of the first drinks break has stopped play temporarily, but play is expected to resume not long after.

Let’s have a look at the weather report for MCG for the IND-A vs AUS-A Day 2 match, and how the weather is forecasted to play throughout the day.

India A vs Australia A, 2nd Unofficial Test: Weather Report in Detail

The weather at the MCG is currently overcast with light rain falling intermittently. The temperature is around 17-18°C, and there are northerly winds at 35-50 km/h, which are expected to shift to southwesterly winds at 20-30 km/h in the morning. The rain has caused a brief interruption in play, and there's a chance it might continue, potentially affecting the match further.

India A vs Australia A, 2nd Unofficial Test: Weather Forecast

Early Morning (6:00 AM - 8:00 AM): There's a medium chance of showers, with light rain expected to continue. The temperature will be around 17°C.
Mid-Morning (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM): The rain is likely to ease, but there will still be partly cloudy skies. The temperature will rise slightly to 18°C.
Late Morning (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM): The weather should start to clear up, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures remaining at 18°C. Winds will shift from northerly to southwesterly, around 20-30 km/h.

Will Rain Impact the MCG Pitch in India A vs Australia A, 2nd Unofficial Test?

The rain at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will likely cause the pitch to become damp, which can lead to more seam movement and lower bounce. This makes it challenging for batsmen to score freely and increases the advantage for bowlers, especially seamers.

This will be good news for the India A bowlers, who have been terrific with their bowling so far. Khaleel Ahmed, Prasidh Krishna, and Mukesh Kumar have been able to extract significant movement from the ball in the air, and the damp conditions will make it even harder for the Aussie batters to get runs on the board.