Australia v England: The essential fifth Test day one stats to help keep you ahead of the game

We take a look at the historic figures ahead of the first day of the Sydney Test to keep you ahead of the game

England’s historic win in Melbourne means some pride has been salvaged for the defeated tourists.

Can they keep the momentum going for the final Test at Sydney, though, and what does history tell us about how this game might play out?

We've teamed up with Betfair to give you all the stats you need to know for each day of the series.

England have played five Tests at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the last two decades, winning just one and losing three.

History tells us the captain who wins the toss will likely bat first, as has happened on 19 occasions during that period.

But both skippers would do well to remember this is no guarantee of success, with the side batting first claiming only seven victories in the last two decades and the team bowling first claiming eight.

On average, 254.23 runs are scored on day one of Sydney Tests, slightly higher than the overall average of 254.06.

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