Top 3 most memorable pink Tests Australia has played at the SCG

The fifth and final test match continues Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between Australia and India Not only will it include action and suspense at the best level, but it will also be remembered for a good cause. New year test in Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) It will be a pink Test match with the Australian players displaying their pink caps in the team photo at the SCG – a change from their traditional green Test caps.

What is the pink test?

Pink testing began in the year 2009 When the Australian legend Glenn McGrathwife Jane McGrath She died in 2008 of breast cancer. McGrath founded “Glenn McGrath Foundation” In 2005 to support breast cancer patients financially and raise awareness about the disease. The institution is in partnership with Cricket Australia That year to achieve his goals and it has become a tradition ever since. According to the foundation’s website, the pink test has been lifted 22 billion dollars To support cancer patients and survivors.

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3 memorable Pink Test matches played by Australia at the SCG

(3) Australia vs. South Africa (2009)

The first pink Test was memorable because it marked the beginning of the partnership between Cricket Australia and the Glenn McGrath Foundation. But beyond that, it was an action-packed 5 days of elite Test cricket between two of the best cricketing nations in the world. The South Africans arrived in Sydney after defeating the powerful Australians in He reads and Melbourne Grab an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the 3-match Test series.

The Australians started the match in brilliant fashion adding a total of 445 runs in the first innings. Certain century Michael Clarke He was instrumental in helping Australia reach a huge total. South Africa In response, the ball was bowled for 327 runs, giving the hosts a lead of 118 runs. Determined to set a respectable total, the Australians declared their innings at 257 runs for the loss of 4 wickets giving the Proteas a target of 376 runs. South Africa captain Graeme Smithwho came in to bat at number 11 due to a fracture in his left arm, faced the fast-paced attack for 29 minutes Ntini Houses But the attack proved to be too much for the Proteas skipper and he gave his wicket with 5 minutes to go in today’s match to give the home team a consolation win in the series.

(2) Australia vs. England (2011)

Ashes encounter between Australia and England In Sydney is a memorable one, as it is the only occasion so far that Australia has lost a pink Test out of the 15 matches played so far. Not only did the English team win the encounter against the Australians, they humiliated the hosts. The Australians scored 280 runs In their first roles. In response, the visiting team thrashed the Australian bowling line-up and made an over 644 runs Multiplication for 177.5 overs. Three centuries came from the English batsmen including a brilliant 189-run knock from Alistair Cook Which provided a strong base and centuries of Pryor died and Ian Bell Which helped England reach the giant total. In response, the Australians succumbed to pressure which was easily bowled over for little 281 runs. England won the match by an innings and 83 runs.

(1) Australia vs India (2021)

India’s tour of Australia 2020-21 was memorable in many ways. He is now remembered for the famous victory in GABA. However, India would not have achieved a historic series win had they not produced an atrocious performance to draw the pink Test in Sydney. Both sides had brawled and dominated the other once before their encounter in Sydney. Australia hoped that its rapid attack would be detrimental to the Indians. However, the visiting side had their own plans.
The Australians had a strong start to the match by scoring with the bat 338 runs And bowling India out 244 To lead by 94 points in the match. In the second over, the home team extended their lead by declaring their innings at 312/6 giving the Indians a big target 407 runs. The visiting team, in the second round, stood with the bat as they sought to salvage their title hopes Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21. It is worth noting, Cheteshwar Pujara Continue multiplying for a total 277 minutes And face 176 balls On the last day of the match to exhaust the match towards a draw.

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