Stats Preview: India's Record at the MCG in Test Cricket Ahead of the Fourth IND vs AUS Test

IND vs AUS 4th Test: The third test between India and Australia ended in a draw after the rain spoiled the play on the final day. Now, the series is at 1-1 with two matches still to play. India need to win the remaining two matches, which can help them to win the ongoing series and also make it to the World Test Championship 2023-25 final.

The fourth game will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which will begin on December 26. It is a Boxing Day test, which is the showcase piece of this series. India have tasted success at the MCG in recent times, and if they can do something similar here, they will retain the BGT trophy as well.

India will take the confidence forward after drawing the third test. They were behind most of the time, but the team showed great character. So can India win the fourth test to retain the BGT? Here, we will look at India's record and stats at the MCG ahead of the third IND vs AUS 4th Test.

IND vs AUS 4th Test: India's Test record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

India's overall success in Australia in tests is very limited, and most of the wins came in the past decade or so. At the MCG, India have had some success, but those are the most recent ones. The first-ever test India played at the MCG was in January 1948. They played two consecutive tests and lost. India won their first game at the MCG in January 1978.

Overall, India have played 14 tests at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and have won four, while Australia have won 8 games, and two have been drawn. But something to cheer for the Indian fans, as the last defeat for India at this venue came in 2011.

• Dec 26-29, 2020: India won by 8 wickets
• Dec 26-30, 2018: India won by 137 runs
• Dec 26-30, 2014: Match Drawn
• Dec 26-29, 2011: Australia won by 122 runs
• Dec 26-29, 2007: Australia won by 337 runs
• Dec 26-30, 2003: Australia won by 9 wickets
• Dec 26-30, 1999: Australia won by 180 runs
• Dec 26-29, 1991: Australia won by 8 wickets
• Dec 26-30, 1985: Match Drawn
• Feb 7-11, 1981: India won by 59 runs
• Dec 30, 1977 - Jan 4, 1978: India won by 222 runs
• Dec 30, 1967 - Jan 3, 1968: Australia won by an innings and 4 runs
• Feb 6-10, 1948: Australia won by an innings and 117 runs
• Jan 1-5, 1948: Australia won by 233 runs

IND vs AUS: Other Records for India at the Gabba

• Highest Total: 465 All out in December 2014
• Lowest Total: 67 All out in February 1968
• Largest Wins: Win by 22 runs in December 1977
• Smallest Win: Win by 59 runs in February 1981
• Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar (449 runs in 5 Tests)
• Highest Score for India: Virender Sehwag (195 in December 2014)
• Most 100s: Vinoo Mankad (2) and Ajinkya Rahane (2)
• Most 50s: Sachin Tendulkar (3)
• Most Wickets: Jasprit Bumrah and Anil Kumble (15 wickets each)
• Best Bowling Figure: Jasprit Bumrah (6/33) in December 2018
• Best Figure in Match: Bhagwath Chandrasekhar (12/104) in December 1977
• Most Fifers: Bhagwath Chandrasekhar, Anil Kumble, and Kapil Dev (2 fifers each)

The pitch at the MCG is favorable for pacers, and it will be interesting to see how India will go about the business. The big concern for India going forward is their batting form. But they will take the positives from the matches played at this venue. India won the last game at the MCG after getting bowled out for 36 during the BGT 2020-21.

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