How have Australia performed in Boxing Day Test matches at MCG? Wins, losses, draws and records listed | Sporting News Australia

by Admin
December 23, 2024

Boxing Day Test matches are a cherished cricketing tradition, taking place annually on December 26.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) hosts this iconic event, which has seen Australia showcase some remarkable performances over the years.

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As India and Australia prepare for their much-anticipated Boxing Day clash in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, we take a closer look at Australia’s history in these matches at MCG, including their wins, losses and draws.

What is the history of the Boxing Day Test at MCG?

The tradition of the Boxing Day Test has its roots in domestic cricket. Matches during the Christmas period were played as early as 1865 in Sheffield Shield fixtures between Victoria and New South Wales.

However, the format evolved when the Melbourne Test match began incorporating Boxing Day during the 1950–51 Ashes series.

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The event became a permanent feature in the cricket calendar in 1980, backed by television coverage and Melbourne’s rising status as a sporting hub.

Since then, it has grown to attract massive crowds, with a record attendance of over 91,000 spectators during the 2013 Ashes.

How has Australia performed in Boxing Day Tests at the MCG?

Australia’s performance at the MCG during Boxing Day Tests has been impressive. Over 43 matches, they have achieved a winning percentage of 60.47%. The detailed statistics are:

Matches	Wins	Draws	Losses	Win %
43	26	9	8	60.47%

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Full list of Boxing Day Test matches at the MCG

Here’s a detailed list of Boxing Day Test matches at the MCG:

Year	Opponent	Result
1968	West Indies	Australia won by an innings and 30 runs
1974	England	Draw
1975	West Indies	Australia won by 8 wickets
1980	New Zealand	Draw
1981	West Indies	Australia won by 58 runs
1982	England	England won by 3 runs
1983	Pakistan	Draw
1985	India	Draw
1986	England	England won by an innings and 14 runs
1987	New Zealand	Draw
1990	England	Australia won by 9 wickets
1991	India	Australia won by 8 wickets
1992	West Indies	Australia won by 139 runs
1993	South Africa	Draw
1995	Sri Lanka	Australia won by 10 wickets
1996	West Indies	West Indies won by 6 wickets
1997	South Africa	Draw
1998	England	England won by 12 runs
1999	India	Australia won by 180 runs
2000	West Indies	Australia won by 352 runs
2001	South Africa	Australia won by 9 wickets
2002	England	Australia won by 5 wickets
2003	India	Australia won by 9 wickets
2004	Pakistan	Australia won by 9 wickets
2005	South Africa	Australia won by 184 runs
2006	England	Australia won by an innings and 99 runs
2007	India	Australia won by 337 runs
2008	South Africa	South Africa won by 9 wickets
2009	Pakistan	Australia won by 170 runs
2010	England	England won by an innings and 157 runs
2011	India	Australia won by 122 runs
2012	Sri Lanka	Australia won by an innings and 201 runs
2013	England	Australia won by 8 wickets
2014	India	Draw
2015	West Indies	Australia won by 177 runs
2016	Pakistan	Australia won by an innings and 18 runs
2017	England	Draw
2018	India	India won by 137 runs
2019	New Zealand	Australia won by 247 runs
2020	India	India won by 8 wickets
2021	England	Australia won by an innings and 14 runs
2022	South Africa	Australia won by an innings and 182 runs
2023	Pakistan	Australia won by 79 runs

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What is Australia’s record at the MCG in all Test Matches?

The Melbourne Cricket Ground has been a fortress for Australian cricket over the decades. In total, Australia has played 116 Test matches at the MCG, achieving a winning percentage of 57.75%.

Here’s a breakdown of their record at this iconic venue: