With Australia leading the five Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1 against India on the back of a 184-run victory in the boxing day Test at MCG , the action now shifts to the Sydney for the Fifth and Final Test of the Series. India's record at this venue has been notably poor, with only a single victory, which came way back in January 1978 under the leadership of Bishan Singh Bedi, in their 13 Tests.
The SCG has historically been a venue where Team India has faced both challenges and triumphs. The last time India played at the SCG, during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21, the match turned out to be a thrilling and iconic chapter in the Test Cricket History.
The third Test of the series, held from January 7 to 11, 2021, ended in a dramatic draw , with India showcasing immense grit and determination. Batting first, Australia posted a formidable 338, powered by Steve Smith's masterful 131 and Marnus Labuschagne's 91.
India responded with 244, thanks to Shubman Gill's impressive 50 and Cheteshwar Pujara's gritty 50, but they conceded a significant first-innings lead.
It will going to be interesting to see the game play of India and Australia at the upcoming Test at SCG.
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