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.

Four out of five pitches used during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy received the top-most ‘very good’ rating from the ICC.

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 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.

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.

This wicket gave India a massive boost, having already taken four wickets while Australia had only scored 92 runs in total. At lunch, Australia were reeling at 101/5. After Smith's departure, Webster then added another 41 runs with Alex Carey (21),

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,