The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is one of the oldest cricket stadiums in Australia. Ever since its establishment in 1948, SCG has hosted many memorable contests.
The first international took place here in 1882, an Ashes Test between Australia and England. Since then, close to 300 international matches have taken place in Sydney.
In the initial years, SCG was a batting paradise. But now spinners have been influential of late.
Here you can look at the Sydney Cricket Ground’s records and stats in international cricket.
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney: Venue Details
| Location | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Opened | 1848 |
| Capacity | 48,000 |
| Bowling Ends | Paddington End, Randwick End |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Home to | Australia, New South Wales, Sydney Sixers |
| First International Match | Australia vs England, Test – 17-21 February, 1882 |
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney: Test Stats
| Matches Played | 113 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 47 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 43 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 42 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 48 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches Drawn | 23 |
| Highest Individual Score | 329* by Michael Clarke (Australia) vs India |
| Best Bowling Figures | 8/12 by George Lohmann (England) vs Australia |
| Highest Team Total | 705/7d by India vs Australia |
| Lowest Team Total | 42 by Australia vs England |
| Average First Innings Score | 316 |
Sydney has hosted over 110 Tests, with a little over 41 per cent of the matches going in favour of the teams batting first.
There’s a lot of help to batters earlier in the match. Back in 2012, Australia declared the second innings on 659 for 4 to set up an innings and 68-run win against India. Michael Clarke alone slammed an unbeaten 329 in that innings.
Pacers find help as well earlier in the game, though spinners dominate on the fourth and fifth days.
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Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney: ODI Stats
| Matches Played | 161 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 92 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 62 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 82 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 72 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches With No Result | 7 |
| Highest Individual Score | 164 by Steven Smith (Australia) vs New Zealand |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/15 Greg Chappell (Australia) vs South Africa |
| Highest Team Total | 408/5 by South Africa vs West Indies |
| Lowest Team Total | 63 by India vs Australia |
| Average First Innings Score | 224 |
More than 160 ODIs have taken place in Sydney. And about 57 per cent of them have been won by teams batting first.
Chasing targets seems to be slightly difficult as the surface slows down in the second half. Spinners generally dictate terms in the second innings.
Scores above 300 aren’t too common, while anything around 280 can be challenging to chase.
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney: T20I Stats
| Matches Played | 19 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 11 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 7 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 9 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 9 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches With No Result | 1 |
| Highest Individual Score | 124* by Shane Watson (Australia) vs India |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/26 by Spencer Johnson (Australia) vs Pakistan |
| Highest Team Total | 221/5 by Australia vs England |
| Lowest Team Total | 101 by Bangladesh vs South Africa |
| Average First Innings Score | 166 |
Sydney’s T20I record is pretty similar to that of ODIs. Teams batting first have benefited the most, as chasing targets isn’t easy here.
Despite that, though, a couple of 190-plus targets have been chased here. A total of above 180 should be competitive on this surface. Of late, teams have breached this mark with ease in the first innings.
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney: Memorable Records
- South Africa posted the first 400-plus total in an ODI in Australia here – 408 for 5 vs West Indies, 2025.
- In this World Cup match, AB de Villiers slammed the fastest 150, reaching the mark in 64 balls.
- Michael Clarke has delivered the highest Test score in Sydney, aggregating an unbeaten 329 against India in 2012.
- Shane Watson became the first Australian batter to score a T20I hundred at this venue.
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Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney: Upcoming Matches
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2025 | Australia vs India, 3rd ODI | 9:00 AM |
| January 4-8, 2026 | Australia vs England, 5th Test | 5:00 AM |
