Thu Jan 02 18:13:44 UTC 2025: ## Rain Threatens to Derail India’s World Test Championship Hopes in Sydney Test
**Sydney, Australia –** The final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test between Australia and India, beginning Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), is under threat from rain. While the first four days are forecast to be sunny, Accuweather.com predicts showers on the final day, January 7th, potentially disrupting play.
Australia currently leads the series 2-1, meaning a win for India is crucial to keep their World Test Championship (WTC) final hopes alive. A draw or loss would send Australia through to the final against South Africa. For Australia, a draw would secure the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.
The potential for rain on the final day adds significant pressure to India. They will need to either secure a quick victory or accept a draw, the latter eliminating them from WTC contention. Australia, on the other hand, would likely welcome a draw.
Pre-match forecasts suggest some moisture on the pitch, potentially influencing the toss decision. The SCG typically offers a batting-friendly surface early in the match, with spin bowling becoming more influential later. India, with a poor historical record at the SCG (one win in 13 Tests), faces a formidable challenge.
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