IND vs AUS / Sydney Pitch Report - Will Batsmen Dominate or Bowlers Shine?

The third and final One Day International of the series between India and Australia will be played today at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Kangaroos have already secured an unassailable lead in the three-match series by winning the first two encounters, while as a result, Team India will be looking to secure a consolation win to salvage some pride in this dead rubber. All eyes will be on the Sydney pitch, which has historically been known to favor batsmen. **Pitch Report: A Batting Paradise? The Sydney Cricket Ground pitch is generally considered a batting-friendly surface. In the last five ODI matches played here, the team batting first managed to score over 250 runs, with two instances of scores exceeding 300. As the game progresses, spinners might find some assistance from the pitch, potentially making it challenging for the team chasing the target. Out of 168 ODI matches played at the SCG, the team batting first has won 96 times, while the team chasing has won 64, indicating a clear advantage for the side setting the total.

India's Dismal Record at SCG Against Australia

Team India's record against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground has been quite poor, while india has faced Australia in 19 ODI matches at this venue, securing victory in only 2, while losing 16, with one match ending in a no-result. India's last win against Australia at the SCG dates back to 2016, a six-wicket victory, while since then, the Men in Blue have suffered three consecutive defeats to the Kangaroos at this ground. Because of this, Team India won't only have to contend with the pitch conditions but also strive to improve their historically poor performance at the SCG.