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Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia: Records, Stats & Insights
Updated - 18-OCT-2025 7:50 IST
One of the most famous cricket venues worldwide is the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Situated in the heart of Sydney, New South Wales, it has hosted numerous iconic moments in various formats, including thrilling T20Is, high-scoring ODIs, and memorable Test matches.
All eyes will once again be on this iconic stadium, which combines a strong cricketing heritage with modern art, as Australia gets ready to play India in the AUS vs. IND 3rd ODI 2025.
Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia: Records, Stats & Insights- Overview
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Stadium Name |
Sydney Cricket Ground |
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Location |
Sydney, Australia |
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Established On |
1848 |
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Capacity |
44,000 |
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Boundary Size (Straight) |
Around 156-154 meters |
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End Names |
Paddington End, Randwick End |
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Flood Lights |
Yes |
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Pitch |
Grass |
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Also Know as |
SCG |
Pitch & Playing Conditions
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Condition |
Batting-friendly wicket |
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Pitch Types |
Flat |
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Pace Bowling |
Moderate early pace |
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Spin Bowling |
Improves as the match progresses |
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Toss Prediction |
Batting First |
Records by Format
Test Record
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Total Matches |
111 |
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Matches won batting first |
54 |
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Matches won bowling first |
34 |
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Record |
48%(Batting first) |
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Average 1st innings Score |
318 |
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Average 2nd innings Score |
311 |
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Average 3rd innings Score |
249 |
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Average 4th innings Score |
169 |
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Highest total recorded |
705/7d(187.3 overs) by IND vs. AUS, 2004 |
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Lowest total recorded |
42/10 (37.3 overs) by AUS vs. ENG, 1888 |
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Highest score chased |
288/2 by Australia vs South Africa |
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Lowest score defended |
97 all-out by Australia vs England |
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First Match |
Australia v England, 1882 |
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Last Match |
Australia v India, 2025 |
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Most Runs |
R Pointing(AUS)(1480) |
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Most Wickets |
S Warner(AUS)(64) |
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Highest Score |
M Clarke(AUS)(329* v IND, 2012) |
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Best Figure |
G Lohmann(ENG)(8/43 v AUS, 1887) |
ODI Record
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Total Matches |
151 |
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Matches won batting first |
91 |
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Matches won bowling first |
60 |
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Record |
60%(Batting first) |
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Average 1st innings Score |
224 |
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Average 2nd innings Score |
189 |
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Highest total recorded |
408/5 (50 Ovs) By SA vs WI, 2015 |
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Lowest total recorded |
63 (25.5 Ovs) By IND vs AUS, 1981 |
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Highest score chased |
334 / 8 (Australia vs England) |
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Lowest score defended |
101 / 9 (Australia vs West Indies) |
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First Match |
England v Australia, 1979 |
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Last Match |
Australia v West Indies, 2024 |
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Most Runs |
A Border(AUS)(1561) |
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Most Wickets |
G McGrath(AUS)(50) |
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Highest Score |
S Smith(AUS)(164) |
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Best Figure |
G Chappell(AUS)(5/15, v IND, 1981) |
T20I Record
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Total Matches |
17 |
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Matches won batting first |
10 |
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Matches won bowling first |
07 |
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Record |
58%(Batting First) |
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Average 1st innings Score |
157 |
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Average 2nd innings Score |
134 |
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Highest total recorded |
221/5 (20 Ovs) By AUS vs ENG, 2007 |
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Lowest total recorded |
101/9 (16.3 Ovs) By BAN vs SA, 2022 |
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Highest score chased |
200/3 by India vs Australia |
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Lowest score defended |
135 (i.e., a team defended 135) |
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First Match |
England v Australia, 2007 |
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Last Match |
Pakistan v Australia, 2024 |
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Most Runs |
V Kohli(IND)(298) |
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Most Wickets |
A Zampa(AUS)(11) |
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Highest Score |
S Watson(AUS)(124*) |
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Best Figure |
S Johson(AUS)(5/26) |
Upcoming & Recent Matches
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Date |
Matches |
Format |
Series |
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25 October, 2025 |
Australia v India |
3rd Match ODI |
India Tour Of Australia Series 2025 |
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4 January, 2026 |
Australia v England |
5th Match Test |