The long-awaited fourth test India tour of Australia 2024-25 It will start on December 26 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The five-match series is currently tied at 1-1, with the last encounter at the Gabba in Brisbane ending in a draw due to rain. As a result, both teams gained four points each in the World Test Championship standings. Australia remained in second place, with its PCT falling from 60.71 to 58.89, while India remained in third place, with its PCT falling from 57.29 to 55.88. The upcoming Melbourne Test will be crucial for both teams as they look to gain the upper hand in the series.
AUS vs IND: Head-to-head record in Test cricket
- Test matches played: 110
- Australia won:46
- India won:33
- Drawn matches: 30
- Highest total for Australia against India: 674
- Lowest total for Australia against India: 83
- Highest total for India against Australia: 705/7
- Lowest total for India against Australia:36
Test statistics and records at Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Total matches: 117
- Matches were won by batting first: 57
- Matches were won by bowling first:42
- Average first innings score: 307
- Average second half points: 312
- Average points of the third round: 252
- Average points of the fourth round: 172
- Highest total ever recorded: 624/8 (142 overs) by Australia Vs Pakistan
- Lowest total ever recorded: 36/10 (October 23.2) South Africa vs. Australia
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Melbourne Cricket Ground Report:
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch is expected to provide a balanced competition between bat and ball. Early in the game, bowlers may find some help, especially with the new ball, but as the match progresses, the surface is likely to become more batsman-friendly. With its consistent bounce and speed, it will enable the pitch to be played with strong strokes, providing opportunities for hitters to score freely. However, the larger limits at the MCG can have an impact on the scoring rate, requiring batters to hit with greater accuracy and power. This added challenge can make the battle interesting, as teams look to find the right balance between attack and defense. The conditions are set to provide an exciting spectacle, as both bowlers and batsmen will need to adapt as the game progresses.
the difference:
Australia: Pat Cummins (C), Travis Head (VC), Steve Smith (VC), Sean Abbott, Scott Bolland, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, J Richardson, Mitchell Stark, Beau Webster
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashavi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Eswaran, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Gurel, Tanush Kotian, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deb, Prasidh Krishna, Nitish Kumar Reddy , Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Devdutt Padikkal
