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The fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (SCG). After three matches, the series is currently tied at 1-1. The third Test played between the two teams at the Gabba ground in Brisbane was a draw. India is trying to make it to the final of the World Test Championship (WTC). In such a situation, the fourth test to be held at Melbourne Cricket Ground is very important for Rohit Sharma and his team.
Picture of MSG stadium pitch revealed
Before the start of this match, a picture of the pitch on which the match is to be played between the two teams has been revealed. With the new ball on the MCG pitch, the fast bowlers will get seam movement and bounce early on. However, its speeds will generally be slower than those found in Brisbane and Perth.
When will the fourth test start?
The fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will start from 26 December and end on 30 December 2024. This test is also called Boxing Day Test. The match will start at 5 am Indian time, while the toss will take place half an hour earlier at 4:30 am.
Team India’s record in Melbourne
The Indian cricket team has achieved a lot of success at the Melbourne Cricket Ground over the years. The team is unbeaten in the last three matches played here. The match played here between India and Australia in 2014 was a draw, whereas India has won the last two Tests played in 2018 and 2020.
India will have to win both tests
After the Perth Test draw, India will now have to win the remaining two Tests of the series to make it to the WTC final. India’s win percentage in the WTC points table is currently 55.88% and from here the team can increase its win percentage to 60.52% with wins in Melbourne and Sydney. As soon as this happens, the team will overtake Australia in the points table.