The Melbourne Cricket Ground will be hosting a total of six BBL games this season with the first one being the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder match on Friday. All the six matches in the venue will be featured by the Melbourne Stars as it’s the home ground to the side. Ahead in the article, you can find the pitch report and the T20 records of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
MCG T20 Records
Out of a total of fifteen T20 Internationals played in the Melbourne Cricket Ground, seven have been won the teams batting first and as many by the teams batting second. Hence, it is clear that the results in the venue does not depend largely on the toss.
T20 STATS
| Total matches | 15 |
| Matches won batting first | 7 |
| Matches won bowling first | 7 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 141 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 126 |
| Highest total recorded | 184/4 (20 Ov) by AUSW vs INDW |
| Lowest total recorded | 74/10 (17.3 Ov) by IND vs AUS |
| Highest score chased | 172/5 (20 Ov) by SL vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 127/10 (18.4 Ov) by AUS vs PAK |
Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The Pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is traditionally a batting friendly surface. However, in the last few games, teams have struggled to score big totals here. We can expect a decent batting surface for the forthcoming season of the Big Bash League. The pacers would find some help from the pitch during the initial overs but the wicket must majorly assist the batsmen. The spinners would come into play during the middle overs. In all, teams need to perform well in all the disciplines to remain in contention in the games they play here.
Scoring Pattern
Though in the domestic circuit the Melbourne Stars managed to score as high as 219 in the MCG, there has not been a single 190+ score in the venue as far as the T20 internationals are concerned.
Scores Below 150: 8
Scores between 150 and 169: 2
Between 170 and 189: 2
Scores Above 190: 0
ALSO READ: Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report for BBL 2021-22 & T20 Records
Big Bash League matches in the Melbourne Cricket Ground
| Date | Match Details | Time |
| Dec 10, Fri | MLS vs SYT, 7th Match | 1:45 PM 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| Dec 15, Wed | MLS vs SYS, 13th Match | 1:45 PM 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| Jan 03, Mon | MLS vs MLR, 33rd Match | 1:45 PM 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| Jan 10, Mon | MLS vs ADS, 43rd Match | 8:40 AM 03:10 AM GMT / 02:10 PM LOCAL |
| Jan 16, Sun | MLS vs BRH, 51st Match | 2:10 PM 08:40 AM GMT / 07:40 PM LOCAL |
| Jan 19, Wed | MLS vs HBH, 56th Match | 2:20 PM 08:50 AM GMT / 07:50 PM LOCAL |
Melbourne Weather
Over the period of next 30 days, there are very less chances of rain in the Melbourne City. Though there is a forecast of a cloudy sky during most of the month, only four days of rain is expected. The temperature will reach its highest 31°C on Dec 13 and Dec 18. The Min Temperature will be 10°C on December 11.