4 Wins In 14 Matches: How India Have Fared In Tests At The Melbourne Cricket Ground? Check Full Stats

India have done well to not concede a lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after three matches. They were the underdogs heading into the series but started off well, beating Australia by 295 runs in the first Test. Their performance saw a significant dip in the second Test as they suffered a 10-wicket defeat. India were down and out in the third Test at the GABBA as well, but rain came to their rescue. With the series tied at 1-1, the fourth Test becomes very important as the winner of the match will secure at least a draw in the series. Let's look at how India have fared at the MCG.

India's Record At The MCG

• Match Results: India have four wins, eight defeats and two draws in 14 matches at the MCG.
• Highest Team Total: India scored 465 all out in 128.2 overs against Australia in December 2014.
• Lowest Team Total: India were bowled out for 67 all out in 24.2 overs (8 balls/over) against Australia in February 1948.
• Biggest Win (By Runs): India beat Australia by 222 runs in December 1977.
• Biggest Win (By Wickets): India beat Australia by 8 wickets in December 2020.
• Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar holds the record of most runs at MCG. He scored 449 runs in five Tests at the venue.
• Highest Score: Virender Sehwag scored 195 runs in 233 balls against Australia in December 2003.
• Highest Average (Min 5 innings): 73.80 by Ajinkya Rahane (369 runs in three Tests).
• Most 100s: Ajinkya Rahane and Vinoo Mankad scored two centuries at MCG.
• Most 50s: Sachin Tendulkar scored three fifties at the venue.
• Most Ducks: Ajit Agarkar and Bhagwath Chandrasekhar have three ducks to their names at the venue.
• Most Sixes: Virender Sehwag holds the record of most sixes by an Indian at the venue. He smashed five sixes in two matches.
• Most Wickets: 15 wickets in two Tests by Jasprit Bumrah.
• Best Bowling Figures (innings): Jasprit Bumrah bowled a spell of 6 for 33 in 15.5 overs vs Australia in December 2018.
• Best Bowling Figures (match): 12 for 104 in 34.1 overs (8 balls/over), December 1977.
• Most Five-Wicket Hauls: Bhagwath Chandrasekhar, Kapil Dev, and Anil Kumble have two five-wicket hauls each at the venue.
• Most 10-Wickets In A Match: Bhagwath Chandrasekhar is the only Indian to take a 10 wicket haul in a match.
• Most Dismissals By A Keeper: 17 (14 catches, 3 stumpings) by MS Dhoni.
• Most Catches: 6 catches in five Tests by Sachin Tendulkar.
• Highest Partnership: 262 runs for the 4th wicket between Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, December 2014.
• Most Matches: Sachin Tendulkar played five Tests at MCG, most by an Indian.
• Most Wins As Captain: 1 win each for Bishan Singh Bedi, Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, and Ajinkya Rahane.

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