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Melbourne weather report October 31: What are the chances of rain in AUS vs IND 2025 2nd T20I?

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Team India will take on Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday, October 31, in the second T20I of the five-match series. The first game at the Manuka Oval in Canberra ended with no result due to rain, as only 9.4 overs of play were possible.

There is a prediction for rain in the second India-Australia T20I as well, at the iconic MCG on Friday.

In the 9.4 overs bowled during the first T20I in Canberra, the Men in Blue gave a decent account of themselves with the bat. Swashbuckling opener Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for 19 off 14 balls, while Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 39 off 24 and Shubman Gill on 37 off 20. The team will look to build on these positive gains from Canberra, even though the match ended in a no result.

Meanwhile, players and fans alike will be hoping that the weather does not affect play in the second T20I in Melbourne.

### Melbourne Weather Forecast for Australia vs India 2025 2nd T20I (October 31)

The second Australia vs India 2025 T20I at the MCG will begin at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST).

According to AccuWeather, the evening conditions are expected to be partly cloudy with a temperature around 15°C. The probability of precipitation is 17%, cloud cover around 48%, and humidity at 85%.

As the match progresses into the night, the weather will remain partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 12°C. The chance of rain stays at 17%, with cloud cover increasing to approximately 62%.

### Morning and Afternoon Weather Outlook

There is a high possibility of rain on the morning of the second India-Australia T20I. Weather forecasts predict breezy and cloudy conditions accompanied by a few showers. The probability of precipitation during this time is very high at 96%, with cloud cover near 98%. There is also a 19% chance of thunderstorms.

In the afternoon, the forecast continues to be cloudy with some showers likely. The probability of precipitation remains high at 90%, with cloud cover around 98% and humidity at 68%.

Fans and players will be hoping for clear skies as the game unfolds at the MCG on October 31. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting contest between two cricketing giants!
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Listing batters with 900-plus runs in India-Australia WODIs

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By Gaurav Tripathi | Oct 13, 2025 | 10:44 am

**Indian opener Smriti Mandhana becomes second-highest run-scorer in India-Australia Women’s ODIs**

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana recently achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Women’s One Day Internationals (ODIs) between India and Australia. She reached this feat during the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup match held on Sunday at Visakhapatnam.

Although India lost the match, Mandhana played a fiery innings, scoring 80 runs off just 66 balls. India posted a total of 330 all out while batting first.

On this note, here is a list of batters who have scored 900 or more runs in India-Australia Women’s ODIs:

### #4 Ellyse Perry – 911 runs
The same World Cup match also saw Australia’s Ellyse Perry join the 900-run club in India-Australia WODIs. Perry remained unbeaten on 47 from 52 balls, hitting five fours and a six as Australia chased down the target of 331 with an over to spare.
According to ESPNcricinfo, Perry has scored 911 runs in 31 matches against India at an impressive average of 45.55. Her record includes eight half-centuries and one century.

### #3 Karen Rolton – 924 runs
At number three is Karen Rolton, who has also enjoyed success against the Indian team. Rolton has amassed 924 runs across 25 games versus India, including two centuries and seven fifties.
ESPNcricinfo notes that her average of 54.35 is the highest among players with at least 550 runs in India-Australia WODI encounters.

### #2 Smriti Mandhana – 996 runs
As highlighted earlier, Mandhana surpassed Karen Rolton’s tally to become the second-highest run-scorer in this rivalry. She has played 20 WODIs against Australia, scoring 996 runs at an average of 49.80.
Mandhana’s record against the Aussies includes 10 scores of 50-plus, featuring four centuries – the most hundreds by any player against the Women in Yellow in this format.

### #1 Mithali Raj – 1,123 runs
Topping the list is one of the most celebrated cricketers, Mithali Raj. She is among just six batters to have scored 1,100+ WODI runs against Australia.
Raj has accumulated 1,123 runs in 27 WODIs against the Aussies, averaging 34.03. Her tally includes nine half-centuries, with a highest score of 89 made during the 2016 Hobart match.

This elite group highlights the extraordinary rivalry and talent showcased in India-Australia women’s cricket over the years.
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