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India suffered a crushing defeat by 184 runs at the hands of Australia in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. This match was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from 26 December to 30 December. With this victory, Australia has taken a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series.
Now India’s hopes of making it to the World Test Championship (WTC) final depend on the Sydney Test, which will start from January 3, 2025. It is also known as pink test.
What is pink test?
This match played at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is called Pink Test.
- Inception: Pink Test was started in 2009.
- Significance: This Test match is played in memory of Glenn McGrath’s late wife Jane McGrath, who died of breast cancer in 2008.
- Purpose: The purpose of the Pink Test is to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.
SCG will be drenched in pink color
- There will be a pink colored atmosphere in the entire stadium.
- Players will wear pink colored caps.
- The names and numbers on the jersey will be written in pink.
- Stadium staff and spectators will also be seen in pink clothes.
Funds raised by the Glenn McGrath Foundation are used to support breast cancer patients and their families.
Decisive match for India
The Sydney Test is not only a chance for India to make a comeback in the series, but also the last chance to keep alive its hopes of reaching the WTC final.
- Australia’s record: Australia’s performance in Sydney has always been excellent.
- Challenging Pink Test: The special tradition and atmosphere of the Pink Test may prove challenging for India.
Australia’s target and India’s pressure
Australia:
- Maintaining the lead in the series, Border-Gavaskar would like to win the trophy.
India:
- By winning this match, we will not only have to level the series but also remain in the race for the WTC final.