The SCG pitch for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, which was dominated by pace bowlers who gained lavish seam movement and some uneven bounce, has been rated "satisfactory" by the ICC match referee, and Cricket Australia has termed it a "step in the right direction" for surfaces at the venue.

The ICC announced the pitch ratings for the five surfaces used during the course of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and it was good news for Cricket Australia as four out of the five achieved the highest standard possible with the ‘very good’ rating.

India great Sunil Gavaskar questions why there isn't the same level of commentary around an SCG pitch that is likely to see a Test finish inside three days, compared to rank turners in the subcontinent.

Australia ended a decade-long wait to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, defeating India by six wickets in the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. The victory not only sealed the series for Australia but also secured their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord’s in June.

Australia have beaten India by six wickets in the fifth Test to secure a 3-1 series victory. Debutant Beau Webster hit the winning runs as the hosts reached their target of 162 in a low-scoring match in Sydney. Scott Boland had earlier finished with six for 45 as India – who had eked out a four-run first innings lead – were dismissed for 157.

Pitches at the SCG have had a history of assisting spinners in Test cricket. Pacers also come in handy initially. One of the oldest venues in

Sydney: Four out of five pitches used in the recent Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia have been rated 'very good' by the ICC, which found the track for the fifth and final game in Sydney to be 'satisfactory,