Australia vs. Pakistan weather forecast: Latest updates for the ...

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 forecast looks far less accommodating in Melbourne.

And so it proved to be on the first day of the Boxing Day Test, with rainfall washing out nearly three hours of action. 

However, speaking ahead of the match, Aussie skipper Pat Cummins was adamant that his side would be able to get the job done even if there were multiple delays. 

"I think there will be plenty of time to finish the game," Cummins said. 

"(The wicket) looks pretty good - fair bit of grass, probably a little bit harder and not as green as last year."

With play halted for three hours shortly after lunch on the opening day, the players finally managed to return to the field where the home side closed on 3-187. 

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 with Cummins claiming five wickets. 

The Aussies lead by 54 runs, although have already lost opener Usman Khawaja in the first over. 

Australia vs. Pakistan: Day-by-day Melbourne forecast for second Test 

The Bureau of Meteorology have forecast the following conditions for each day of the Test at the MCG:

Thursday, December 28 (Day 3)

Chance of showers throughout the morning amidst overcast conditions.

Friday, December 29 (Day 4)

Partly cloudy with a minimal (5 per cent) chance of rain.

Saturday, December 30 (Day 5)

Another cloudy day forecast with a 30 per cent chance of showers throughout the day.

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