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AUS vs SA 3rd Test HIGHLIGHTS: SouthAfrica avoid series WHITEWASH with DRAW at SCG, Australia All-BUT Through to WTC Final: CHECK SCG Test DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS

AUS vs SA 3rd Test HIGHLIGHTS: SouthAfrica avoid series WHITEWASH with DRAW at SCG, Australia All-BUT Through to WTC Final: CHECK SCG Test DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS

AUS vs SA HIGHLIGHTS – Australia vs SouthAfrica 3rd Test at SCG ends in Draw – South Africa 255/10 (1st innings) & 106/2 (2nd innings) vs Australia 475/4 (1st innings) – The 3rd Test between Australia and SouthAfrica ended in a draw after thrilling Day 5 on Sunday. The rain in Sydney prevented Australia from […]

AUS vs SA HIGHLIGHTS – Australia vs SouthAfrica 3rd Test at SCG ends in Draw – South Africa 255/10 (1st innings) & 106/2 (2nd innings) vs Australia 475/4 (1st innings) – The 3rd Test between Australia and SouthAfrica ended in a draw after thrilling Day 5 on Sunday. The rain in Sydney prevented Australia from completing a perfect 5-0 summer, but the hosts’ achievement in even coming close to a victory on the final day was outstanding. Despite the draw, Australia won the South Africa series 2-0 after dominating the Proteas from ball one at the Gabba three weeks prior. Watch AUS vs SA LIVE Streaming on SonyLIV & Follow Australia vs SouthAfrica LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN.

AUS vs SA 3rd Test HIGHLIGHTS: SouthAfrica avoid series WHITEWASH with DRAW at SCG, Australia All-BUT Through to WTC Final: CHECK SCG Test DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS

Pat Cummins removed Dean Elgar early in SA’s 2nd innings. While later Josh cleaned up Klaasen. Then Sarel Erwee along with Temba Bavuma took charge of SA defence. Australia enforced the follow-on after bundling out Proteas for 255 in 1st innings on DAY 5 of the SCG Test. The visitors had brief hope to reach safety when Simon Hamer and Keshav Maharaj were on the crease.

Maharaj’s 5th Test 50 was well accompanied by Harmer’s 47. The duo frustrated Australian bowlers with an 80-run partnership before they were removed by Josh Hazlewood. Travis Head struck early on the final day as he removed Marco Jansen. South Africa needed to bat most of the final day to avoid series-whitewash and they exactly did that.

Maharaj with crucial 50 in SA’s 1st innings

SouthAFRICA 2nd Innings

Batsmen R B 4S 6S SR
Sarel Erwee Not out 42 125 6 0 33.60
Dean Elgar (C) c AT Carey b Pat Cummins 10 25 1 0 40.00
Heinrich Klaasen b Josh Hazlewood 35 61 3 0 57.38
Temba Bavuma Not out 17 42 1 0 40.48
Extra 2 (b 0, w 0, nb 2, lb 0)
Total 106/2 (41.5)
Yet To Bat K ZondoK VerreynneM JansenKeshav MaharajKagiso RabadaAnrich NortjeSR Harmer

 

BOWLING O M R W ECON
Josh Hazlewood 5 2 9 1 1.80
Ashton Agar 8 2 28 0 3.50
Pat Cummins 8 1 16 1 2.00
Nathan Lyon 15 5 32 0 2.13
Travis Head 2 0 4 0 2.00
Steven Smith 1 0 8 0 8.00
Marnus Labuschagne 2.5 1 9 0 3.18
Fall Of Wickets FOW Over
D Elgar 1-27 8.1
Heinrich Klaasen 2-75 26.6

SouthAfrica 1st Innings

Batsmen R B 4S 6S SR
Dean Elgar (C) c AT Carey b Josh Hazlewood 15 34 2 0 44.12
Sarel Erwee b Nathan Lyon 18 55 2 0 32.73
Heinrich Klaasen c AT Carey b Pat Cummins 2 22 0 0 9.09
Temba Bavuma c AT Carey b Josh Hazlewood 35 74 1 2 47.30
Khaya Zondo lbw b Pat Cummins 39 83 2 2 46.99
Kyle Verreynne (WK) c Steven Smith b Pat Cummins 19 39 2 0 48.72
Marco Jansen c AT Carey b TM Head 11 78 1 0 14.10
Simon Harmer b Josh Hazlewood 47 165 4 0 28.48
Keshav Maharaj lbw b Josh Hazlewood 53 81 6 1 65.43
Kagiso Rabada c & b Nathan Lyon 3 22 0 0 13.64
Anrich Nortje Not out 0 0 0 0 0.00
Extra 13 (b 2, w 0, nb 5, lb 6)
Total 255/10 (108)
Yet To Bat

 

BOWLING O M R W ECON
Josh Hazlewood 23 7 48 4 2.09
Pat Cummins 23 7 60 3 2.61
Nathan Lyon 40 16 88 2 2.20
Ashton Agar 14 3 30 0 2.14
Travis Head 7 1 21 1 3.00
Steven Smith 1 1 0 0 0.00
Fall Of Wickets FOW Over
D Elgar 1-22 8.5
SJ Erwee 2-37 17.5
Heinrich Klaasen 3-37 18.3
Temba Bavuma 4-85 38.1
K Zondo 5-135 48.4
K Verreynne 6-142 52.4
M Jansen 7-172 73.6
Keshav Maharaj 8-252 100.4
SR Harmer 9-255 106.6
Kagiso Rabada 10-255 107.6

DAY 4 AND DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS

On Day 4 for Hosts, Skipper Pat Cummins bagged three wickets while Josh Hazlewood scalped two. Nathan Lyon took the other one as every SA batter failed to impress. Visitors lost their 1st wicket of the match in form of Dean Elgar. Sarel Erwee and Heinrich Klaasen soon followed. Temba Bavuma and Khaya Zondo tried to put up some resistance but it was of no use. Kyle Verreynne was the last victim of the day.

After 4 consecutive sessions-washout, the on-field action finally started on the DAY 4 of the 3rd Test. Usman Khawaja was left stranded at 195 as Pat Cummins decided to declare the innings after morning session was washed out.

Earlier, Rain didn’t allow play to start at SCG on DAY 3. It was pouring heavily in Sydney. And after several examinations, Umpires decided to call off the day. 

On Day 2 as well, Stumps was called early due to persistent showers in Sydney. Khawaja who scored unbeaten 195 runs, is just 5 away from his maiden Test double ton. Steve Smith gave him good company and scored 104. Together, the duo added 209 runs for the fourth wicket. This was Smith’s 30th test century, one ahead of the legendary Sir Donald Bradman:

AUS vs SA 3rd Test HIGHLIGHTS: SouthAfrica avoid series WHITEWASH with DRAW at SCG, Australia All-BUT Through to WTC Final: CHECK SCG Test DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS

Khawaja made back-to-back centuries at the SCG last summer and, with another one, has taken his Test record at the ground to four. His average at the ground is now over 125.00. Ricky Ponting is the only player with more than four Test centuries in Sydney.

Earlier on the opening day, Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne century-plus partnership was broken by Nortje after play resumed for a brief period. Australia were 142/2 after play stopped for 2nd time on Day 1 eventually leading to STUMPS.

A win against SouthAfrica in the 3rd and final Test will confirm Australia’s place in the WTC Final. Sony Sports Network is broadcasting AUS SA Sydney Test LIVE:

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Australia 1ST Innings SCORECARD

Batsmen R B 4S 6S SR
Usman Khawaja Not out 195 368 19 1 52.99
David Warner c M Jansen b Anrich Nortje 10 11 2 0 90.91
Marnus Labuschagne c K Verreynne b Anrich Nortje 79 151 13 0 52.32
Steven Smith c & b Keshav Maharaj 104 192 11 2 54.17
Travis Head c (sub Rassie van der Dussen) b Kagiso Rabada 70 59 8 1 118.64
Matt Renshaw Not out 5 11 1 0 45.45
Extra 12 (b 0, w 1, nb 6, lb 5)
Total 475/4 (131)
Yet To Bat AT CareyAC AgarPat CumminsNathan LyonJosh Hazlewood
BOWLING O M R W ECON
Kagiso Rabada 28 3 119 1 4.25
Anrich Nortje 22 5 55 2 2.50
Marco Jansen 25 4 79 0 3.16
Keshav Maharaj 25 1 108 1 4.32
Simon Harmer 31 3 109 0 3.52
Fall Of Wickets FOW Over
David Warner 1-12 3.4
Marnus Labuschagne 2-147 46.6
Steven Smith 3-356 109.1
TM Head 4-468 128.3

Australia vs South Africa Playing XI

Australia David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Matthew Renshaw Alex Carey (wk), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

South Africa Dean Elgar (capt) Sarel Erwee, Heinrich Klaasen, Temba Bavuma, Khaya Zondo, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje

  • Australia have already sealed the Test series 2-0.
  • The ultimate goal is not only to clean-sweep Proteas but also to book WTC Final berth.
  • The 3rd & final Test will be in Sydney.
  • Sydney pitch also offers help to spinners and it will be a good preparations before heading to India.
  • Sony Sports Network will have AUS SA LIVE Broadcast from 5 AM.
  • AUS vs SA LIVE Streaming will be on SonyLIV.

AUS vs SA 3rd Test HIGHLIGHTS: SouthAfrica avoid series WHITEWASH with DRAW at SCG, Australia All-BUT Through to WTC Final: CHECK SCG Test DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS

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AUS vs SA 3rd Test Match Details

  • Date: January 4-8.
  • Time: 5 AM IST
  • Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.
  • LIVE Telecast: Sony Sports Network
  • LIVE Streaming: SonyLIV

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