India will clash against Australia in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, later today. The Men in Blue led by Virat Kohli are already trailing 0-1 in the 3-match series, which makes the match all the more consequential in the context of the series. If India needs to stay relevant in the series, a win is a must for them at the iconic MCG!

The first match at the Brisbane Cricket Ground was curtailed by rain interruption, which in a manner affected the outcome of the game. India lost the match by 4 runs as per Duckworth-Lewis calculations.

As India is set to take Australia head-on in the second game of the series, we take a look at the weather forecast and climate conditions in Melbourne, where the contest will be played out. India vs Australia 2018 Video Diaries: Virat Kohli Obliges Fans With Autographs Ahead of 2nd T20I at Melbourne.

As per the BBC’s weather forecast for Melbourne today, the temperature is forecasted to be 15°C. There are chances of precipitation, predicted at 47 percent; and there would be a fresh breeze from the south-west region. Also, the humidity is tipped to be at 78 percent.

As per the weather forecast by The Weather Channel Forecast for Melbourne on November 23, the temperature is predicted to be 14 °C/12°C (high/low). Winds in the region from the south-west side is forecasted to be clocked at 35-50 km/h. There are high chances of rain, predicted at 90 percent. The humidity will be on the upside with 89 percent forecast. KL Rahul Slammed by Netizens for His Poor Performance During Ind vs Aus 1st T20I.

The weather conditions have suggested that rain could be again a factor in the outcome of the match. Whoever between Aaron Finch and Virat Kohli wins the toss; it will be an advantage for their side!

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The match is scheduled to begin at 1.30 pm (IST), on Friday. Do you think India will bounce back in the series or will the Aussies gain an unassailable lead? Let us know in the comments section below about what you think would go down at the MCG!

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