The British and Irish Lions’ quest to complete an unbeaten tour of Australia failed at the final hurdle as Australia prevented a series whitewash by registering a stormy 22-12 victory in Sydney.

With two key forwards out, the tourists had a mountain to climb, but after their remarkable second Test comeback, anything was possible. They had plenty of time to rest and reassess as play was suspended for 40 minutes due to lightning with less than three minutes of the second half played.