Overview of Matches

1. 2014 series – Australia won both Tests played at the MCG during this series, showcasing their dominance with victories by margins of 8 wickets and 3 wickets respectively.
2. 2018 series – India achieved a significant milestone by winning their first-ever Test series on Australian soil, claiming victory at the MCG by 137 runs, which was crucial in securing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
3. 2020 series – Continuing their success, India won again at the MCG, this time by 8 wickets, further cementing their reputation as a competitive side in Australia.
4. Upcoming Match (2024) – The next encounter is scheduled for December 26, 2024, where both teams will look to assert their dominance.

Historical Context

Overall, as of December 2024, India has played 14 Tests against Australia at the MCG since their first encounter in 1948, with Australia leading the overall record with 8 wins, while India has secured 4 victories and there have been 2 draws. This record reflects India’s growing competitiveness in Australian conditions, particularly highlighted by their recent successes.

This ongoing rivalry continues to captivate cricket fans worldwide, with each match adding to the rich history between these two cricketing nations.

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Following Tendulkar, the other notable Indian batsmen in terms of runs scored at the MCG are:

1. Ajinkya Rahane – 369 runs in 6 innings, averaging 73.8, with one century and three fifties.
2. Virat Kohli – 316 runs in 6 innings, averaging 52.66, with one century and two fifties.

These statistics highlight the significance of the MCG as a venue for Indian batsmen, particularly during high-stakes matches like the Boxing Day Tests against Australia.

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The second Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval on December 8, 2024, became the shortest completed Test Match in history between the two teams, lasting just 1,031 balls.

Match Summary

. Day 1 – India struggled to post 180 runs in their first innings, with notable contributions from Rishabh Pant and Nitish Kumar Reddy.

. Day 2 – Australia dominated, scoring 337 runs 140 runs off 141 balls. India ended Day 2 at 128 for 5, trailing by 29 runs.

Also Read: Highest Batting Average for India in Australia

. Day 3 – India was bowled out for 175 runs in their second innings, with Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scoring with 42 runs Australia required just 19 runs to win, which they achieved in only 3.2 overs without losing a wicket.

Lead Performers

Australia

. Travis Head – He scored 140 off 141 balls, playing a pivotal role in building a substantial lead.

. Mitchell Starc –Took 8 Wickets across both innings, showcasing his prowess with the pink ball.

. Pat Cummins – Took 5 Wickets for 57 runs and led the bowling attack effectively.

India

. Nitish Kumar Reddy – Scored 42 runs in both innings but lacked support from other batsmen.

Historical Context

This match not only reflects Australia’s dominance in pink-ball Tests but also highlights India’s struggles, particularly their batting collapse which saw them survive only 81 over across both innings, illustrating a stark contrast to their performance in previous matches.

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In the past one and a half years, Travis Head has enjoyed the best moments of his career and life. He has turned out to be the best Australian player and he has produced many clutch moments for Australia. Head is among the best all-format players in modern-day cricket. He opened for Australia in white ball cricket and bats in middle order in test cricket.

When it comes to India, Travis Head shows no mercy, he has an exceptional record against India in the past few years. Starting from his brilliant century in the WTC final then followed by his most brutal innings against Indians in the 2023 World Cup final. He made 76 against India in the Super 8 stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup and recently he made 140 against India in Adelaide in the 2^nd test of the BGT.

Interestingly in all these innings, it was Rohit Sharam who was leading team India. It comes best out of Travis Head when the opposition is team India and even better when the team sheet shows Rohit Sharma is the captain.

Also Read: Another Rivalry between Mo. Siraj and Travis Head in BGT

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In an interesting twist, Khawaja’s wife, Rachel McLellan, will be providing commentary during the matches. This unique arrangement adds a personal touch to the series, as she will be sharing insights and observations from the commentary box while her husband competes on the field.

Khawaja has expressed his focus on scoring runs against India’s formidable bowling attack, which includes not just Jasprit Bumrah but also other skilled bowlers like Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami.

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He emphasizes a strategy of concentrating on his batting rather than fearing dismissal. The series promises to be competitive, with both teams aiming for success in this prestigious contest.

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