Have a look at the Sydney Cricket Ground pitch report and weather forecast for Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test
For the third and final Test match against Pakistan, which is set to begin on January 3 at the storied Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), the Australian cricket team has kept the same 13-member roster.
Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) pitch report, weather, and test records for Australia vs Pakistan 3rd match 2024
Since David Warner is one of the most renowned openers in Australian cricket history, this match is particularly significant because it is his final Test on home soil.
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Since the Australians have an unstoppable 2-0 lead in the series, the 37-year-old Warner stated in June that he intended to end his 12-year Test career at Sydney Cricket Ground. His wish has been fulfilled.
The second Test was won by Australia by 360 runs after Pat Cummins, the skipper, claimed 10 wickets as Pakistan fell by 79 runs over the course of four days, in a man-of-the-match display. Since Cummins assumed captaincy ahead of the 2021–22 Ashes series, the Australians have won 10 of the last 12 Test matches, making this their fourth consecutive series victory at home.
Sydney Cricket Ground pitch report for Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test
One of Australia’s best batting surfaces is thought to be the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Because of the venue’s wicket, which occasionally varies in pace and bounce, hitters can trust the bounce and hit through the ball’s line.
Since the pitch tends to get slower and start twisting as the game goes on, spinners are quite important at the ground. Historically, Sydney Cricket Ground has produced high scores and is an excellent batting surface, especially during night play. Spinners benefit from a small turn as well. There may be benefits to bat first in night games.
- Highest Test runs scored: Michael Clarke scored 329* vs India on January 3, 2012.
- Lowest Test runs scored: The lowest score at the site came from Australia being swept out for 42 in a match against England in February 1888.
- Best bowling figures: The greatest bowling stats in an innings at the Sydney Cricket Ground came from former England pacer George Lohmann, who in 1887 beat Australia with a match-winning 8/35.
- Highest partnership: The highest partnership at the SCG in Tests is currently held by Don Bradman and Sid Barnes. It was also the only time that the venue had seen a partnership of more than 400 runs.
Sydney Cricket Ground weather forecast for Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test
For every day of the Test at the SCG, the Bureau of Meteorology has predicted conditions that on Day 1, January 3, there is a 50% probability of rain and a risk of thunderstorms during the day.
On Day 2, January 4, there is a good probability of rain and a thunderstorm in the afternoon, along with winds of 15 to 25 km/h and on Day 3, January 5, a overcast day with winds of up to 35 km/h is expected to bring showers in the morning.