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The Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024/25 resumes to action as the caravan now moves to Melbourne. The Victoria capital will be home for both teams over the next five days as they go in search of a win at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
The iconic stadium plays host in the customary ‘Boxing Day’ Test as Australia play India in the penultimate Test of the five-match series.
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The series currently stands at a stalemate after the rain-affected third Test in Gabba ended in a draw. India started off with a flyer, claiming a 295-run win at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
The hosts, soon after, emerged victorious by a 10-wicket margin in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide.
Follow our live blog for the 4th Test as both teams take the field at the MCG.
AUS vs IND 4th BGT Test scorecard
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Australia vs India 4th BGT Test: DAY 1 Live Updates
5:24 AM: Konstas attemps the reverse scoop Bumrah for the second time in his first 18 balls on Test debut, but failed to connect the ball on both occasions as Virat Kohli cannot control his smile watching the Aussie youngster’s boldness. IND 6/0 (5 overs)
5:15 AM: India lose their first review after challenging the umpire’s LBW decision. The ball however was missing the stumps as Usman Khawaja was long way out of his crease.
5:00 AM: Aussie debutant Sam Konstas takes strike against India’s talisman bowler Jasprit Bumrah, and survives all six balls in the first over.
4:31 AM: Rohit Sharma confirms one change at the toss and are going in with two spinners – Shubman Gill OUT Washington Sundar IN.
The Indian captain confirms that he will bat “at the top” of the order.
KL Rahul has now been slotted in at No. 3, bringing back the opening combo of Yashavi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma, according to BCCI’s official X account.
04:30 AM: Australia won the toss and opted to bat first. Two confirmed changes for the hosts – Sam Konstas and Scott Boland IN
04:25 am: Hello and welcome to TSN’s live coverage of the fourth Test between India and Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. Both teams would aim to take the decisive lead going into the final Test in Sydney. While Australia are firm favourites for a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final, a win for India in Melbourne could only spice things up!
AUS vs IND 4th Test: Playing XIs
India confirmed XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, (c) Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj
Australia confirmed XI: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
Melbourne Cricket Ground: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is known to be very competitive. It gives a good balance for both bowlers and batsmen.
Early in the game, bowlers can benefit from the pitch, which offers nice bounce. As the game goes on and the pitch gets older, batsmen can play their shots more easily.
However, spinners usually find it hard to get much help from this pitch. Since 1996, the MCG has used drop-in pitches for its matches.
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How many Test matches has Melbourne Cricket Ground hosted?
The Melbourne Cricket Ground has hosted 117 Test matches so far. The team batting first have won 57 times, while the team batting second have won 42 times. There have been 18 draws/no result at this venue in Tests.
| Team | Won |
|---|---|
| Batting First | 57 |
| Batting Second | 42 |
| Draw/No Result | 18 |
Melbourne Cricket Ground: Average scores and toss results in Tests
| Average first innings score in Melbourne | 307 |
|---|---|
| Matches won after batting first | 57 |
| Matches won by chasing team | 42 |
What is the highest score by a team at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Tests?
The highest score by a team in Tests at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is 624/8 declared, scored by Australia against Pakistan in December 2016. This record-breaking total was powered by captain Steven Smith’s unbeaten 165, David Warner’s 144, and Usman Khawaja’s 97.
Despite rain interruptions that lost 141 overs, Australia dominated the match and secured an innings win.
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What is the lowest score by a team at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Tests?
The lowest score by a team at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Tests is 36/10, made by South Africa in the 1931-32 series against Australia. On a slightly soft pitch, Australia’s bowlers, led by Bert Ironmonger with figures of 5/6, and Laurie Nash, dismissed South Africa in just over 90 minutes.
What is the highest individual score at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Tests?
The highest individual score at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Tests is 307, made by Australia’s Bob Cowper during a match against England in 1966. Cowper’s remarkable innings included twenty 4s and lasted over twelve hours.
His performance, along with a solid partnership with fellow batsman Bill Lawry, helped to set a strong foundation for Australia in what became a slow and uneventful final Test match due to time-wasting and rain interruptions.
What is the best bowling figure at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Tests?
The best bowling figure at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Tests is 9 wickets for 86 runs, achieved by Sarfraz Nawaz during a match between Australia and Pakistan in 1979. Sarfraz’s extraordinary performance helped Pakistan dismiss Australia in a dramatic turnaround, taking the final 7 wickets in just 33 deliveries.
His match figures of 11 wickets for 125 runs earned him the Man of the Match award.
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Which batter has the most runs at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Tests?
Donald Bradman has scored an impressive total of 1671 runs in Melbourne in 11 Tests, which includes 9 centuries and 3 half-centuries. He has a massive average of 128.53 at the venue, with a highest score of 270 runs.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Tests?
The record for most wickets taken in Tests at Melbourne Cricket Ground is held by Australia’s Dennis Lillee. The pacer had bagged 82 wickets at Melbourne.
India vs Australia, 4th Test: Betting odds
According to Dafabet, Australia are the favourites to win the 4th Test match against India in Melbourne.
| Team | Betting odds |
| India | 2.46 |
| Australia | 1.53 |
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