Boxing Day Test: Can Australia End India's Melbourne Dominance?

The fourth and decisive Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between the Indian cricket team and Australia will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26. This match is also known as the Boxing Day Test. For both teams, this match is the last chance to take the lead in the series, due to which the thrill among the fans is at its peak.

India's historic performance in Melbourne

India's performance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has been spectacular in recent years. For the last 13 years, the Indian team has not lost a single Test match on this ground. Last time in December 2011, Australia defeated India by 122 runs. After that, three Test matches were played between the two teams at the MCG, out of which India won two and drew one.

Overall, the Indian team has played 14 Tests in Melbourne, with 4 wins, 8 losses and 2 draws. However, looking at recent form and past record, the confidence of the Indian team is high.

Series Status

The current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is currently tied at 1-1. In the first Test, India registered a big win of 295 runs in Perth. After this, the second Test was played in Adelaide, where Australia won by 10 wickets and equalized the series. The third Test took place at the Gabba, which ended in a draw after a thrilling struggle.

Now in the fourth Test, both teams are ready to give full strength. While India would like to maintain their dominance of the last 13 years, Australia will try to break that record and win the series.

What does Melbourne's record say?

The Melbourne ground has been proving to be lucky for the Indian team. India had registered memorable victories in 2018 and 2021 on this ground. Now it will be a matter of seeing whether Team India under the leadership of Rohit Sharma can carry forward this series or Pat Cummins' team creates history.

What will be the result?

Both teams are tied but India's track record in Melbourne gives them a slight edge. Now the eyes of the fans are fixed on this exciting match.