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The fifth and last test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between Australia i India will begin on January 3, 2025 at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). With Australia leading the series 2-1, this match is crucial for both teams. A win for Australia would not only secure them the series but also strengthen their position in the championship World Trials Championship (WTC) classification, which could ease their path to the WTC final. India, on the other hand, are aiming to save their pride and retain the trophy they have successfully defended in previous encounters. To level the series at 2-2, India need to win this match, which is essential for their hopes of qualifying for the WTC final.
Australia come into this Test with momentum after a comprehensive win in the fourth match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground where they defeated India by 184 runs. The Australian squad includes the captain Pat Cumminsvice captains Chief Travis i Steve Smithand key players like Marnus Labuschagne i Nathan Lyon. However, they will need to follow up Mitchell StarcThe man’s fitness as it remains a crucial part of his bowling attack. On the Indian side, Captain Rohit Sharma leads a talented lineup with stars like Virat Kohli i Rishabh pants. The Indian team has a strong bowling contingent Ravindra Jadeja i jasprit bumrah is expected to play a pivotal role.
AUS vs IND: Head-to-head record in Test cricket
- Test matches played: 111
- Australia won: 47
- India won: 33
- tied matches: 30
- Australia’s highest total against India: 674
- Australia’s lowest total against India: 83
- India’s highest total against Australia: 705/7
- India’s lowest total against Australia: 36
Test statistics and records at the Sydney Cricket Ground
- Total matches: 114
- Matches won by batting first: 47
- Matches won bowling first: 43
- Average score of the 1st inning: 318
- Average score of the second inning: 311
- Third inning average score: 249
- Fourth inning average score: 169
- Highest total on record: 705/7 (187.3 Ov) for India vs Australia
- Lowest total on record: 42/10 (37.3 Ov) for Australia vs England
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Sydney Cricket Ground Report:
The pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) for the fifth Test between Australia and India is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Historically, the SCG surface tends to be good for batting in the early stages, allowing batsmen to settle in and score runs. However, as the match progresses, he often starts helping the spinners, especially on fours and fives, making spin a crucial factor in the latter stages of the game. The pitch can also show some wear and tear, leading to a variable bounce, which could challenge hitters. Overall, conditions are expected to be favorable for an exciting match, with clear skies promising uninterrupted play throughout the match. Teams will need to strategize accordingly, especially in terms of their bowling line-ups as the game unfolds.
Equipment:
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head (vc), Steve Smith (vc), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan LyonMitchell Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Tanush Kotian, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Devdutt Padikkal
