IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Sydney pitch report, ground conditions, toss factor, weather forecast, stats and records
The HinduIndia will be in a must-win situation on Friday when it starts the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. FOLLOW LIVE | India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Score and Updates Australia completed a sensational victory in the last Test in Melbourne, picking seven wickets in the final session of the contest to take an unassailable 2-1 lead. Test records at Sydney Cricket Ground Matches played: 27 Australia won: 18 Australia lost: 2 Drawn: 7 Teams batting first won: 9 Teams batting second won: 11 Highest team total: India 705/7d vs Australia Lowest team total: Pakistan 115 vs Australia Pitch Report The pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground is known for its batter-friendly conditions early in the match. Toss Factor The side winning the toss would want to opt for the conventional approach of winning the toss and batting first.