Day 4 of the India vs Australia Test at the MCG promises better weather conditions with minimal rain interruptions. Morning and afternoon sessions expect mild and partly sunny weather, temperatures between 23°C and 25°C, and low chances of rainfall. Improved conditions favor uninterrupted play for India to reduce their deficit, as Nitish Reddy continues after his maiden Test century.
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