India vs Australia, 3rd Test: Will rain gods play spoilsport? Here are 5 factors visitors will look forward to on Day 4

Indian skipper Virat Kohli decided not to enforce the follow-on after India took 292 runs to lead on day three of the third test in Melbourne.
While many were against this decision, there were a few who supported the captain.

Harsha Bhogle was not critical of the call tweeting that rain was the "only factor in favour of a follow-on". PC: PTI

According to the Melbourne forecast, there is about 60% chance of rain on December 29 and 50% chance of rain on December 30.

Many fans even gave theories how the follow-up was a bad decision considering the rains might just now interrupt the match. PC: AFP

'Mr Cricket' Michael Hussey who was supportive of Kohli's call of taking up batting again said that the decision made sense as the quality of the pitch will keep deteriorating till the fourth day which would be even harder to bat on.

The chances of the placid pitch just springing into life could also change the course of the game. PC: AFP

Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian bowling charge with a career-best haul of 6-33 as Australia were all out for 151 in their first innings. India had declared their first innings at 443/7 on Thursday.

Bumrah also broke many records in this tour.

However, when India came in to bat, Pat Cummins ripped through the top order to give Australia the slightest glimmer of hope. PC: Reuters

India bowled Australia all out for 151 and then came in to bat. However, the batting did not go as per Kohil’s plan and there was a sudden fall of wickets.

India lost five top batsmen but extend the lead to 346 at stumps.

Cummins knocked over India's big three batters Cheteshwar Pujara (0), Virat Kohli (0) and Ajinkya Rahane (1) in the course of six rousing deliveries. PC: AFP