The fourth Test of the 2021/22 Ashes series will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground through January 5-9 2022
The SCG is Australia's oldest sporting ground as it was established in 1848 and there have been 56 Ashes matches at the venue.
There have been some legendary sporting moments at this ground and many of them have involved the Ashes.
Where is the SCG?
The SCG is located in the city's eastern suburb 'Moore Park' - approximately four kilometres from the Sydney CBD.
The Pink Test will once again return as part of the fourth Test at the SCG.
It is held in honour of Jane McGrath - the wife of former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath - who died from breast cancer in 2005.
The event is designed to spread awareness of breast cancer and raise funds for the McGrath Foundation.
What is Australia and England's Ashes record at the SCG?
| Countries | Win | Loss | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 27 | 22 | 7 |
| England | 22 | 27 | 7 |
This is England's best performing oval when touring Australia in the Ashes series.
When was the last Test match at the SCG?
The last Test match at the SCG was the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar series between Australia and India in early 2021.
Australia were dominating India and looking to beat the visitors, however batters Hanuma Vihair and Ravichandran Ashwin would courageously hold on to draw the match in a legendary finish.
What are the past five Ashes results at the SCG?
| Season | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Australia | Won by inns & 123 runs |
| 2014 | Australia | Won by 281 runs |
| 2011 | England | Won by inns & 83 runs |
| 2007 | Australia | Won by 10 wickets |
| 2003 | England | Won by 225 runs |
What are some legendary Ashes moments at the SCG?
We start with perhaps the most famous moment in modern times at the SCG.
Captain Steve Waugh was under pressure after not scoring many runs in the 2002/03 Ashes series, and many expected the Sydney Test to be the last of his amazing career.
But Waugh played a brilliant innings, and in front of a packed SCG he managed to hit a four off the final ball of the day to bring up his hundred.
Chasing down a hundred to the very last ball of the day at the SCG.
— The Cricket Paper (@TheCricketPaper) November 18, 2017
With the urn already won, Steve Waugh silenced the pressure surrounding him to leave retirement plans in his grasp rather than the selectors who had voiced their doubts publicly #Ashes pic.twitter.com/mZIr0AGVYO
In the 1946 series against England, the true 'GOAT' Sir Donald Bradman scored one of his 12 double centuries.
He made 234, the same score as Sidney Barnes.
Together, the duo put on 405 runs for the fifth wicket.
This is still the highest fifth wicket partnership of all-time, and 15th overall.
What have Ashes stars said about the SCG?
Another special moment in Sydney was in the last Ashes series in 2018 when Shaun and Mitchell Marsh both scored a century in the same innings.
They join the ranks of legendary brothers such as the Chappell and Waugh siblings who have scored centuries in the same innings.