Khawaja missed out on his double-ton

Australian opener Usman Khawaja scored an unbeaten 195 in the 3rd and final Test against South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The left-handed batter now averages 130.83 at SCG (Tests).

Khawaja struck his 13th Test hundred and also his highest score in the format (195*). He even seemed set to muster his maiden Test double-ton. However, rain played spoilsport.

13th Test hundred

Khawaja breaches 4,000-run mark 

Khawaja also completed 4,000 Test runs during the contest. He now owns 4,162 runs in 58 Tests. The southpaw is one of the few players with a Test average of over 100 at SCG.

Khawaja's Test numbers at SCG

Khawaja now has 785 runs from seven Tests at an incredible average of 130.83 at the SCG (100s: 4, 50s; 1). In terms of Test runs at this venue, Khawaja has equaled Indian legend, Sachin Tendulkar.

Khawaja’s scores at SCG (Tests)

Khawaja has returned unbeaten four times at the SCG in Tests. He has now slammed three consecutive centuries here. His Test scores at the SCG: 195*, 101*, 137, 4*, 27, 171, 79*, 13, 21, and 37.