Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report
Melbourne, Australia
Pitch Overview
88
Total Matches
243
Avg 1st Innings
N/A
Avg Wickets/Match
Balanced
Pitch Character
Average Scores by Format
Test
Matches played23
Avg 1st innings score328
Avg 2nd innings score342
Highest total624
Lowest total98
Bat first win %47.6%
Chase win %52.4%
ODI
Matches played40
Avg 1st innings score257
Avg 2nd innings score222
Highest total355
Lowest total77
Bat first win %46.1%
Chase win %53.9%
T20
Matches played25
Avg 1st innings score143
Avg 2nd innings score127
Highest total186
Lowest total69
Bat first win %37.5%
Chase win %62.5%
Toss Statistics
The toss winner has gone on to win the match in 51.1% of games at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
| Format | Matches | Chose Bat | Chose Field | Toss Winner Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 40 | 27 (68%) | 13 (32%) | 18 (45%) |
| T20 | 25 | 11 (44%) | 14 (56%) | 14 (56%) |
| TEST | 23 | 14 (61%) | 9 (39%) | 13 (57%) |
First Innings Score Distribution
ODI
150-24918 (45%)
250-34921 (53%)
350+1 (3%)
T20
150-24910 (40%)
Under 15015 (60%)
TEST
150-2497 (30%)
250-3495 (22%)
350+10 (43%)
Under 1501 (4%)
Scoring Trends by Season
| Season | Format | Matches | Avg 1st Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | TEST | 2 | 322 |
| 2022/23 | T20 | 4 | 160 |
| 2021/22 | T20 | 2 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | T20 | 2 | 163 |
| 2016/17 | ODI | 2 | 242 |
| 2016/17 | T20 | 2 | 160 |
| 2015/16 | T20 | 2 | 155 |
| 2014/15 | ODI | 7 | 286 |
| 2014/15 | T20 | 2 | 125 |
| 2013/14 | ODI | 3 | 248 |
Betting Insight
Test Matches: Chasing sides have fared well at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The team batting second wins 52.4% of Tests here.
Run Lines: With an average first innings score of 243 across all formats, this ground produces balanced contests. Look for value in match-specific conditions.
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