India Vs Australia Boxing Day Melbourne Test LIVE Details: Date, Time, TV Channel, OTT App For BGT Ind Vs Aus

Published: Monday, December 23, 2024, 16:41 [IST]

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is currently tied at 1-1. The crucial third Test, a Boxing Day match, is set to start on December 26th at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This match holds significant importance for both teams as they aim to gain an advantage before the final Test in Sydney, with implications for the World Test Championship final in June.

India's recent victory at the MCG in December 2020 showcased their resilience under challenging conditions. Led by Ajinkya Rahane, they secured an eight-wicket win. Despite Australia's historical dominance in Boxing Day Tests against India, marked by five wins and two draws out of their initial seven encounters, India has won the last two Boxing Day Tests in 2018 and 2020.

India vs Australia Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record favours Australia with 46 wins to India's 33, including 30 draws and one tie. Specifically, in Australia, the record stands at 31 wins for Australia, 10 for India, and 14 draws. Over the past decade, both teams have had closely matched outcomes, with Australia securing eight wins and India nine, alongside seven draws.

Notable players in this rivalry include Sachin Tendulkar, who holds the record for most runs scored overall at 3630. He is followed by Ricky Ponting, VVS Laxman, Virat Kohli, and Steve Smith. In terms of wicket-takers, Nathan Lyon leads with 124 wickets. Prominent figures like Ravichandran Ashwin, Anil Kumble, and Jasprit Bumrah highlight the bowling prowess on both sides.