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Melbourne Cricket Ground - Records, Stats & Match History

Melbourne Cricket Ground, located in Melbourne, Australia, is one of the most famous cricket grounds in the world. It has a long history and is known for hosting exciting matches in all formats – Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and T20 Internationals (T20Is).

The stadium combines its rich tradition with modern facilities, making it a favorite for cricket fans. Over the years, it has seen some of the best performances and most thrilling games. On this page, you can find all the important records at Melbourne Cricket Ground - including highest scores, best bowling figures, and team stats across all formats.

The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne is all set to host the 1st T20I between Australia and England on Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, starting at 1:45 PM IST. Before the action begins, explore the venue’s rich cricket history and key stats that could influence the outcome of this high-stakes clash.

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All-Time Player & Team Records - Melbourne Cricket Ground

118 Matches
Won Batting 1'st

58

Won Batting 2'nd

43

Drawn/No Result

17

First Match 15 Mar 1877
Last Match 26 Dec 2025
Matches Won Winning Toss 54 (45.38%)
Matches Won Losing Toss 47 (39.50%)
Highest Individual Score 307 - R M Cowper (Australia) 11 Feb 1966
Most Wickets in an Innings 9/86 - Sarfraz Nawaz (Pakistan) 10 Mar 1979
Most Wickets in a Match 15/124 - W Rhodes (England) 01 Jan 1904
Highest Total 624/8 dec (Australia) vs Pakistan 26 Dec 2016
Lowest Total 36 (South Africa) vs Australia 12 Feb 1932
Highest Run Chase 332/7 (England) vs Australia 29 Dec 1928
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  • Melbourne Cricket Ground Test Matches
    Melbourne Cricket Ground's has hosted 118 Test matches, with 58 wins for teams batting first and 43 wins for teams batting second. 17 matches ended in draws or no result, showing how weather and pitch conditions often play a big role.
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground ODI Matches
    Melbourne Cricket Ground's has hosted 152 ODI matches, with 73 wins for teams batting first and 75 wins for teams batting second. 4 matches ended in no result or were abandoned, highlighting the influence of weather and pitch conditions at the venue.
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground T20 Matches
    Melbourne Cricket Ground's has hosted 20 T20 matches, with 7 wins for teams batting first and 12 wins for teams batting second. 1 match ended in no result or was abandoned, reflecting how weather and pitch conditions can significantly affect outcomes at this venue.

Melbourne Cricket Ground FAQs

  • What is the lowest team total in a ODI at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
    England were bowled out for 94 (England) runs against Australia.
  • What is the highest individual score in ODI matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
    J J Roy (England) scored an unbeaten 180 against Australia - the highest individual ODI score at the venue.
  • Who has the best bowling figures in a T20 at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
    J R Hazlewood (Australia) recorded superb figures of 4/30.
  • What is the highest individual score in Test matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
    R M Cowper (Australia) scored an unbeaten 307 against England - the highest individual Test score at the venue.
  • Who has the best bowling figures in a ODI at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
    A B Agarkar (India) recorded superb figures of 6/42.
  • What is the lowest team total in a T20 at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
    India were bowled out for 74 against Australia.
  • What is the lowest team total in a Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
    South Africa were bowled out for 36 (South Africa) runs against Australia.
  • What is the highest individual score in T20 matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
    R M Cowper (Australia) scored an unbeaten 89 against South Africa - the highest individual T20 score at the venue.

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