AUS vs ENG 4th Ashes Test Pitch Report, Melbourne Cricket Stadium stats, records

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AUS vs ENG 4th Ashes Test Match: The fourth test of The Ashes series between Australia and England in 2025 will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26th. Australia announced their 12-man squad for the Boxing Day Test on Thursday.

The home team will select their playing XI for the fourth Test before the match. The Kangaroos have already secured the Ashes series and will be looking to extend their lead to 4-0. Meanwhile, England, reeling from the series loss, will be hoping to bounce back and reduce the deficit to 1-3.

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AUS vs ENG: Melbourne Cricket Stadium stats and records

Total Matches	119
Matches won batting first	58
Matches won bowling first	43
Average 1st innings Score	307
Average 2nd innings Score	314
Average 3rd innings Score	251
Average 4th innings Score	171
Highest total recorded	624/8 (142 Ovs) By AUS vs PAK
Lowest total recorded	36/10 (23.2 Ovs) By RSA vs AUS
Highest score chased	332/7 (159.5 Ovs) By ENG vs AUS
Lowest score defended	83/10 (48.4 Ovs) By AUS vs IND

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AUS vs ENG Pitch Report: Melbourne Cricket Stadium

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AUS vs ENG 4th Ashes Test Pitch Report: Australian captain Steve Smith said after the final training session that the selectors wanted to take another close look at the pitch before deciding on the final XI. Smith described the pitch as bouncy and said there was about 10mm of grass on it. This means the fast bowlers are certain to get assistance. With rain expected on the first day, the moisture will further benefit the fast bowlers.

Smith said, "I had a few bad days leading up to the Adelaide Test and things weren't great before this match either. But I'm feeling good now. It was a shame not to play the Adelaide Test, and it was a fantastic pitch for batting. I was watching the match from the hotel and wished I was playing. But it was the right decision not to play because I was struggling."

The MCG pitch for the 2025 Boxing Day Test is expected to be a high-quality, balanced surface, continuing the venue's recent trend of being one of Australia's most improved cricket wickets. Expect a "green tinge" and moisture on day one. With an unusually cool forecast (up to 17°C), the ball is likely to swing and seam in the first two sessions. Traditionally, the MCG pitch flattens out on days two and three. As the initial moisture evaporates, it becomes an excellent surface for stroke play, favoring set batsmen.

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