Australia will be looking to wrap up their three-match Test series against Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test when they square off at the MCG.
The Aussies proved far too strong for the tourists in Perth as they recorded a dominant 360-run win. The hosts will be in confident mood, however the weather forecast appears like poor conditions could have a big impact on the game.
The Sporting News provides the latest updates about the weather forecast across the five days of action.
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Australia vs. Pakistan: Latest weather forecast for second Test at MCG
After the opening Test of the summer went off without a hitch weather-wise in Perth, the conditions have been far less accommodating in Melbourne.
On the first day of the Boxing Day Test, rainfall washed out nearly three hours of action.
At the start of the second day, the match was started earlier to try and accommodate for the time lost.
Pakistan made the most of the extended morning session, dismissing the Aussies for 318 with a spirited bowling display.
In response, the visitors were reduced to 6-194 by close of play with Pat Cummins striking three times late on to end some stubborn Pakistan resistance on a picture-perfect day in Melbourne.
Rain once again delayed action on the morning of day three, with slight showers pushing back the start of the session, with Pakistan all-out for 264 as Cummins claimed five wickets.
The Aussies were in trouble early as they slumped to 4-16, only for a 150-run partnership between Mitch Marsh and Steve Smith to put their side back in control.
Marsh fell painfully short of notching a century when he was removed for 96 to send a hush around an expectant MCG crowd. But the damage had already been done with Australia boasting a lead of 241 runs with four wickets remaining heading into day four.
Australia vs. Pakistan: Day-by-day Melbourne forecast for second Test
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast the following conditions for each day of the Test at the MCG:
Friday, December 29 (Day 4)
Partly cloudy with a minimal (5 per cent) chance of rain. Max of 20 degrees.
Saturday, December 30 (Day 5)
Another cloudy day forecast with a 30 per cent chance of showers throughout the day. Max of 18 degrees.
Which Australian Test venue receives the most rain?
Only 43 days of Test cricket have been called off in Australia due to inclement weather, but some cities are bigger offenders than others.
The SCG alone is responsible for 25 cancelled days of Test cricket.
