Australia is poised to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy again after more than ten years after a decisive 184-run victory in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. With a 2-1 series lead, they can still qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023–25 cycle with just a draw in the New Year’s Test at the SCG.
The defending WTC champions need only one victory to join South Africa in the final and defend their championship with three Test matches left, including the SCG encounter and two in Galle, Sri Lanka.
The team captained by Pat Cummins is optimistic going into the series finale, riding high on momentum. They are the obvious favorites to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and strengthen their WTC campaign because of their outstanding play.
Australia’s Test record at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
Australia’s first-ever Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) took place in February 1882 against their Ashes rivals, England. They secured a memorable five-wicket victory, signaling the start of their stronghold at this iconic venue.
Over the years, Australia has played 112 Test matches at the SCG, winning 61, losing 28, and drawing 23, showcasing their impressive record in red-ball cricket at this ground.
| Matches Played | 112 |
| Won | 61 |
| Lost | 28 |
| Drawn | 23 |
| Won Batting First | 28 |
| Won Batting Second | 33 |
| Highest Total | 659/4 Declared vs India in 2012 |
| Lowest Total | 42 All Out vs England in 1888 |
| Highest Individual Score | Michael Clarke – 329* vs India in 2012 |
| Most Runs (Overall) | Ricky Ponting – 1480 runs in 27 innings |
| Most Runs (Current) | Steve Smith – 1059 runs in 17 innings |
| Most Centuries | Ricky Ponting – 6 centuries (1 double ton) |
| Most Fifties | Allan Border – 11 fifties |
| Best Bowling Innings | Charlie Turner – 7 for 43 vs England in 1888 |
| Best Bowling Match | Charlie Turner – 12 for 87 vs England in 1888 |
| Most Wickets (Overall) | Shane Warne – 64 wickets in 26 innings |
| Most Wickets (Current) | Nathan Lyon – 48 wickets in 24 innings |
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