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.
All over at the SCG as Australia and South Africa share the spoils to draw the third and final Test of the series.#WTC23 | #AUSvSA
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— ICC (@ICC) January 8, 2023
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
KICK ON KESH 👏
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— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) January 8, 2023
SouthAFRICA 2nd Innings
| Batsmen | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarel Erwee | 42 | 125 | 6 | 0 | 33.60 | |
| Dean Elgar (C) | 10 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 40.00 | |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 35 | 61 | 3 | 0 | 57.38 | |
| Temba Bavuma | 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 Zondo, K Verreynne, M Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, SR 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) | 15 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 44.12 | |
| Sarel Erwee | 18 | 55 | 2 | 0 | 32.73 | |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 9.09 | |
| Temba Bavuma | 35 | 74 | 1 | 2 | 47.30 | |
| Khaya Zondo | 39 | 83 | 2 | 2 | 46.99 | |
| Kyle Verreynne (WK) | 19 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 48.72 | |
| Marco Jansen | 11 | 78 | 1 | 0 | 14.10 | |
| Simon Harmer | 47 | 165 | 4 | 0 | 28.48 | |
| Keshav Maharaj | 53 | 81 | 6 | 1 | 65.43 | |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 13.64 | |
| Anrich Nortje | 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.
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— ICC (@ICC) January 7, 2023
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:
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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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— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 5, 2023
Australia 1ST Innings SCORECARD
| Batsmen | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Khawaja | 195 | 368 | 19 | 1 | 52.99 | |
| David Warner | 10 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 90.91 | |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 79 | 151 | 13 | 0 | 52.32 | |
| Steven Smith | 104 | 192 | 11 | 2 | 54.17 | |
| Travis Head | 70 | 59 | 8 | 1 | 118.64 | |
| Matt Renshaw | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 | |
| Extra | 12 (b 0, w 1, nb 6, lb 5) | |||||
| Total | 475/4 (131) | |||||
| Yet To Bat | AT Carey, AC Agar, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh 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.
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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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