Sydney is known to be a good batting wicket, with the spinners coming into the picture on days 4 and 5 of a Test match. It doesn't offer the true bounce of the Gabba or the raw pace of the WACA, but turns which ensures spinners have one venue in Australia to look forward to rolling their arm over.
Official Live Pitch Report:
There is a lot of grass on the pitch. The sun is not out and it is very overcast. The new ball will not be easy for the batters. Konstas batted well at the MCG. Batting with the new ball won't be easy. The captain would ideally want to bowl first. - Sunny G at the pitch report.
Sydney Cricket Ground Test Matches Records:
Last 2 Test matches 1st inn avg score: 384
Last 2 Test matches 2nd inn avg score: 278
Last 2 Test matches 3rd inn avg score: 166
Last 2 Test matches 4th inn avg score: 133
Last 2 Test matches win records: bowl first 1 - 1 bat first