The biggest cricket match of the year is around the corner. India will face their arch-rival Pakistan on Sunday. Australia’s precious stadium Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the high-voltage clash. Meanwhile, fantasy players are digging for stats that can help them winning in IND vs PAK fantasy games. In this space, you will find the pitch report of Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch report and T20 records of the ground.
Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report for T20 World Cup 2022
MCG has hosted 15 T20I matches so far and the Aussie team was involved in all those. So, on Sunday, it will be the first time that Australia won’t be one of the two sides in an international T20 at MCG. Talking about Melbourne Cricket Ground’s pitch, it is a well-balanced venue for both batters and bowlers. Pacers get good bounce while the ball comes nicely on the bat. Usually, spinners don’t play a crucial role here.
In 15 T20I matches, the MCG has never witnessed a 200-run total. The highest total here which is 184 was recorded by India against the hosts in 2016. A team would like to bowl first here if they look at past records. Out of 15 T20Is, 9 times chasing side has won here. So, pace bowlers will be the key at Melbourne Cricket Ground’s pitch.
MCG T20I Records
- Total Matches: 15
- Matches won by the team batting first: 5
- Matches won by the team batting second: 9
- No result: 1
- Highest team score while batting first: India – 184/3 vs Australia (2016)
- Highest team score while batting second (in defeat): Australia – 157/8 when chasing India’s 184 (2016)
- Lowest team score while batting first: India – 74/10 vs Australia (2010)
- Lowest team score while batting second (in defeat): Australia -119/3 when chasing Sri Lanka’s 161 (2013)
- Biggest total chased: Sri Lanka chased Australia’s 168 (2017)
- Lowest Total Defended: Australia defended 127 vs Pakistan (2010)
- Melbourne Cricket Ground’s average first innings score in T20I: 142
- Best bowling figures for a spinner: David Hussey – 3/25 vs South Africa (2009)
- Best bowling figures for a pacer: Josh Hazlewood – 4/30 vs England (2014)
- Highest individual score: David Warner – 89(43) vs South Africa (2009)
Melbourne Weather Forecast
7 matches including the final are scheduled to play at Melbourne Cricket Ground. There are chances of rain on the day of India vs Pakistan match. As per Bureau of Meteorology, there is 80 per cent chance of rain that day. There is reserve day for the final but if rain plays spoilsport in group matches and a minimum of 5-over game is not possible then both sides will have to share 2 points.