Is it going to to rain during the Sydney Test between Australia and Pakistan at the SCG?

Kieran Francis

Is it going to to rain during the Sydney Test between Australia and Pakistan at the SCG? image

The traditional New Year's Test has been marred with weather interruptions over its existence - but will rain threaten the SCG as Australia take on Pakistan?

In 110 Tests at the famous venue, 25 days of Test cricket have been completely lost to rain.

Is there a chance David Warner's final Test could be affected by the weather?

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Rain forecast for Sydney Test - Australia vs. Pakistan

Friday, January 5 (Day 3)

Chance of rain: 40 per cent

With the sun disappearing behind clouds for the day, there is a slight chance of showers but it isn't expected to be heavy or persistent.

Saturday, January 6 (Day 4)

Chance of rain: 20 per cent

The chance of rain was initially 30 per cent but has been revised down. Expected to be cloudy.

Sunday, January 7 (Day 5)

Chance of rain: 10 per cent

Cloudy and a top temperature of 28 could make for an interesting final day. The chance of rain is low, however.

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Sydney Test: Start time for Australia vs. Pakistan

Each day of the Sydney Test – Warner's last for Australia – is scheduled to begin at 10:30 am AEDT, with the opening day set for Wednesday, January 3.

Australia squad vs. Pakistan

Pat Cummins (c) Scott Boland
Alex Carey  Cameron Green
Josh Hazlewood Travis Head
Usman Khawaja  Marnus Labuschagne
Nathan Lyon Mitchell Marsh
Lance Morris* Steve Smith
Mitchell Starc David Warner

Kieran Francis

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Kieran Francis is a senior editor at The Sporting News based in Melbourne, Australia. He started at Sportal.com.au before being a part of the transition to Sporting News in 2015. Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, he was appointed chief editor of Goal.com in Australia. He has now returned to The Sporting News where his passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket - when he is not on holiday.