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This is an archive article published on January 6, 2023
Day three of Sydney test washed out by rain
Australia have locked up the series after wins in Brisbane and Melbourne but need a victory in the third test to be certain of a place in this year's World Test Championship final.
The covers are on the wicket as rain falls before play on the third day of the cricket test match between Australia and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
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Day three of Sydney test washed out by rain
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Heavy rain washed out the third day of the already weather-disrupted third and final test between Australia and South Africa at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.
Play was formally abandoned soon after what would have been the tea break with the rain forecast to continue for the rest of the day.
Stumps has been called on Day 3 of the #PinkTest without a ball being bowled.
Thanks to all the fans who still turned out in pink for Jane McGrath Day! Fingers crossed we can get back out on the park tomorrow 🤞 pic.twitter.com/md0v0CGJs8
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) January 6, 2023
The outlook for the weekend is more promising and Australia should resume their first innings on Saturday on 475-4, with Usman Khawaja 195 not out and closing on his maiden test double century.
Australia have locked up the series after wins in Brisbane and Melbourne but need a victory in the third test to be certain of a place in this year’s World Test Championship final.
The hosts released batsman Marcus Harris and fast bowler Lance Morris to their Big Bash League teams on Friday and called up Peter Handscomb to act as substitute fielder for the remainder of the Sydney test.
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