Play has ended early due to rain on day two of the third Test between Australia and West Indies at the SCG, with the visitors on 7-248 after just 11.2 overs were possible on Monday.

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Denesh Ramdin is on 30 not out and Kemar Roach is yet to score.

Carlos Brathwaite was the only wicket to fall on Monday for 69, bowled by James Pattinson, after the Windies started the day on 6-207.

Play will begin at 10am on Tuesday after the opening day was also affected by adverse weather.

– AAP