Melbourne Cricket Ground
Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
About Melbourne Cricket Ground
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is one of the most famous sporting venues on earth and the spiritual home of Australian cricket. Opened in 1853, the colossal arena is best known for hosting the traditional Boxing Day Test every December.
The MCG staged the very first Test match in 1877 and the first one-day international in 1971, giving it a unique place in cricket history. Its enormous capacity has made it the stage for World Cup finals in both the 50-over and T20 formats.
With its towering stands and roaring crowds, a full house at the ‘G is one of the great spectacles in world sport, equally at home hosting cricket in summer and Australian Rules football in winter.
Key Milestones
- Established1853
- First international matchAustralia vs England, Mar 1877 (the first-ever Test) — Australia
Pitch & Conditions
A large playing area with a pitch that traditionally offers pace bowlers carry and seam movement early on. The huge boundaries reward running between the wickets, and spin can become a factor on a used surface.
Home to
Upcoming matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Recent results at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Australia W409/7 (50)
India W224 (45.1)
Victoria144 (57.2) & 205 (85.1)
Queensland149 (60) & 236 (86.1)
Melbourne Stars86/4 (15.1)
Adelaide Strikers83 (19.3)Melbourne Stars128 (19.5)
Sydney Sixers129/4 (17.1)Melbourne Stars173/9 (20)
Melbourne Renegades177/6 (19.5)
Australia152 (45.2) & 132 (34.3)
England110 (29.5) & 178/6 (32.2)