The Australian cricket team has a long history of playing Test matches at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, right from the first-ever Test match played in 1877 against England, which the hosts won by 45 runs.

Australia has played at least one Test at the MCG during every Test summer since 1950. Later, it became their premier venue for the Boxing Day Test after 1980.

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Since 1980, only 4 Tests played at the venue have been other than the boxing day, however, they were still being held in December. The MCG has also been the venue with the second-highest number of Tests hosted at 116 Tests, just behind the Lord’s in London.

As the Aussies host the visiting India in the 2024/25 BGT Boxing Day Test, let us have a quick look at how the hosts have performed at the venue.

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How has Australia performed at the MCG in Tests?

As it stands, the Australian team has played a total of 116 Tests at the MCG since 1877 and has won 67 out of them while losing only 32 and drawing 17.

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Notably, they have not been able to defeat India since the whitewash in 2011. India has won 2 and drawn 1 in their last three tours at the venue. So, with the series and the WTC final spot on the line, Australia will look to turn the tide in their favour and win the match at the MCG.

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