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Early start alert for Day 4 of India vs Australia 4th Test, MCG: Updated start timings and revised overs for Boxing Day Test | Sporting News Australia

Early start alert for Day 4 of India vs Australia 4th Test, MCG: Updated start timings and revised overs for Boxing Day Test | Sporting News Australia

The Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test and the fourth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia MCG, Melbourne, was called off early due to rain and bad light.

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To compensate for the loss of overs on Day 3, the match is set to begin early on Day 4, Sunday, December 29.

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The Sporting News provides you with the updated details for Day 2 and beyond for the third BGT Test at the Gabba.

What is the updated start and sessions timing for Day 4 of the India vs Australia MCG Boxing Day Test?

The Day 4 of the Test match will begin 30 minutes earlier than the scheduled timing.

Country Earlier timing Revised Timing
India (IST) 5:00 AM 4:30 AM
Australia (AEDT) 10:30 AM 10:00 AM

The Day will end as usual at 12:00 PM IST or 5:30 PM AEDT, however, if the scheduled overs for the day are not completed, umpires can extend play for up to 30 minutes.

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How many overs will be bowled on Day 4 of the India vs Australia 4th Test at MCG?

According to the revised rule, 98 overs will be bowled on Day 4 of the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, to compensate for the lost overs due to rain so far.

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