Persistent rain has washed the entire day of play on the third day of the third and final test match between Australia and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.
Australia are currently 475 for four wickets in their first innings with opener Usman Khawaja unbeaten on 195 – five short of what would be his maiden test double-century.
The third day was the annual ‘Pink Day’ in honor of the late Jane McGrath, wife of former fast bowler Glenn, and the McGrath Foundation was fohas in her honor to raise awareness of breast cancer and funds for the prevention and treatment of the disease.
The rain might have delayed the start of play at the SCG, but it certainly hasn't dampened the spirits of fans decked in pink to celebrate the 15th annual Jane McGrath Day ??
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) January 6, 2023
Don't forget to grab your virtual pink seat!
Get yours: https://t.co/Hr532xQ8Ai pic.twitter.com/GiL9BNiU9h
The rain-affected match had already lost a total of 49 overs over the first two days to bad weather. Australia have a winning 2-0 lead in the series.
AUSTRALIA: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Matthew Renshaw Alex Carey (wk), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins (capt), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
SOUTH AFRICA: Dean Elgar (capt) Sarel Erwee, Heinrich Klaasen, Temba Bavuma, Khaya Zondo, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje