AUS VS PAK Match Prediction 

3rd Test, Pakistan tour of Australia, 2023-24

Who Will Win Today's Match?

AUS Vs PAK Match Prediction

AUS Vs PAK Match Preview

Australia and Pakistan will be up against each other in the third and final Test of the three-match series from Wednesday, January 3. The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground will host the contest.

Australia already claimed the series after winning the Boxing Day Test by 79 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match had loads of twists and turns, but in the end, the hosts held their nerve to finish the match in four days. Pakistan, on the other hand, need to regroup at the earliest to avoid a series whitewash.

Australia Preview

Australia were clinical in the first Test at the Perth Stadium where they hammered Pakistan by 360 runs. But in Melbourne they had their fair share of jitters, especially in the second innings when they were reduced to 16 for four. 

They will be looking to start New Year in the best possible manner and give David Warner a Test farewell to remember.
 

Australia - Who Will Be The Best Batter?

As per our free cricket tips, Steve Smith is expected to be Australia’s standout batter in the Sydney Test. Smith has a decent record at the venue in Sydney, having scored 1017 runs from 10 matches at an average of 72.64 with four centuries and seven half-centuries to his name. 

Although Smith has scored only 152 runs in the ongoing series, he has every chance of finishing on a high.

Top Batter Stats - Recent Matches

Betting Tip - Best Batter For Australia

Australia - Who Will Be The Best Bowler?

Pat Cummins has been in stupendous form with the bat in hand for Australia in the series. The pacer picked up 10 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls in the Melbourne Test and will be high on confidence. 

Cummins also has a decent Test record at the SCG. In six Tests at the venue, the pacer has taken 25 wickets with a four-wicket haul to show for his efforts.

Top Bowler Stats - Recent Matches

Betting Tip - Best Bowler For Australia

Pakistan Preview

Pakistan fought hard in the second Test, but were unable to avoid a defeat. Having already lost the series, the visiting team will be looking to climb the ladder in the WTC points table with a win at the SCG.

 Abrar Ahmed missed the first two Tests and it remains to be seen if Pakistan bring him in for the third match of the series.
 

Pakistan - Who Will Be The Best Batter?

As per our betting odds, Shan Masood is expected to be Pakistan’s best batter at the SCG. In two matches of the series, the Pakistan captain has scored 146 runs at an average of 36.50 with two fifties to his name.

It goes without saying that Masood has looked the most accomplished off the Pakistan batters in the series.
 

Top Batter Stats - Recent Matches

Betting Tip - Best Batter For Pakistan

Pakistan - Who Will Be The Best Bowler?

Aamer Jamal has looked in decent form in the ongoing Test series. The pacer has already picked up two five-wicket hauls for Pakistan and has given a decent account of himself. 

He is also the second-highest wicket-taker in the series with 12 scalps to his name. Jamal also has a chance of finishing on top, going past Cummins and it would mark a brilliant start to his Test career.

Top Bowler Stats - Recent Matches

Betting Tip - Best Bowler For Pakistan

AUS Vs PAK - Who Will Be The Player Of The Match?

Steve Smith will be among the contenders to win the Player of the Match award in the upcoming game. Bearing in mind his decent record at the venue, one should not raise eyebrows if Smith goes on to get a big hundred and help Australia through to a 3-0 series win.
 

AUS Vs PAK - Who Will Win Today's Toss?

As per today’s toss prediction, teams should bat first after winning the toss. Sydney is a venue where batters have scored runs freely and bowlers have had to work hard for wickets. 

If Australia get to bat first, they would want to score above 400 then put pressure on the Pakistani batting with their in-form bowling attack. Pakistan would also be hoping to be able to bat first.
 

AUS Vs PAK Venue, Pitch and Weather Report

The pitch in Sydney is expected to be good for batting. Since 2000, teams have scored at a rate of around 3.30 at the SCG. Nathan Lyon has over 40 wickets at the venue, meaning the spin is also likely to play a part as the match progresses.

The weather for the SCG Test does not look pleasant for the time being. There is a chance of heavy rain, especially on Day 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the game.
Hence, there could be several delays and interruptions throughout the duration of the game. Clouds will be there throughout with temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius.