IND vs AUS Sydney Test: The final match of the 5-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia is scheduled to take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3. Australia currently leads the series 2-1, having won the fourth match in Melbourne by 184 runs. However, India has leveled the series at 2-2 by winning the Sydney Test. Two Australian batsmen, Travis Head and Steve Smith, have performed exceptionally well in the series, with both scoring two centuries each. Smith has the opportunity to achieve a significant milestone in the first Test match of 2025.
Steve Smith on the Verge of Breaking Rahul Dravid’s Record
Steve Smith has scored 9962 runs in 202 innings across 113 Test matches, averaging 56.28. To reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket, he needs 38 more runs in the Sydney Test match. If he achieves this feat, he will become the fifth-fastest batsman to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket, potentially breaking Rahul Dravid’s record. Dravid completed his 10,000 runs in 206 innings, while Smith has three innings to break this record. Brian Lara holds the record for the fastest 10,000 runs in Test cricket, achieving this milestone in 195 innings across 111 Test matches.
Fastest Players to Reach 10,000 Runs in Test Cricket
- Brian Lara (West Indies) – 111 Test matches (195 innings)
- Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 122 Test matches (195 innings)
- Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 115 Test matches (195 innings)
- Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 118 Test matches (196 innings)
- Rahul Dravid (India) – 120 Test matches (206 innings)
Australia Announces Playing 11 for Sydney Test
Australia has announced its playing 11 for the final Test match against India, making one change. Beau Webster will replace all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who has underperformed with both bat and ball. This will be Webster’s debut match in international cricket.