The highly anticipated Boxing Day Test match, the fourth game of the five-match series between India and Australia, is less than 24 hours away. The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will host this thrilling encounter, scheduled to begin at 5 AM IST on December 26, 2024.
Cricket fever has engulfed the MCG as fans gear up for a nail-biting contest between two cricketing powerhouses. With the series tied at 1-1, this match is crucial for both teams to take the lead. The stadium is set to host a massive crowd of around 90,000 fans, with the total capacity reaching nearly 100,000 on match day. The stage is perfectly set for a high-octane clash, as the teams battle for glory in front of an electrifying audience.
Match Details
- Match: Australia vs. India, 4th Test
- Series: India Tour of Australia 2024
- Date: December 26, 2024 (Thursday)
- Time: 5:00 AM IST
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Probable Playing XI
Australia
- AT Carey (wk)
- TM Head
- Usman Khawaja
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Steve Smith
- MR Marsh
- Nathan Lyon
- SM Boland
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Mitchell Starc
- S Konstas
Bench: JP Inglis, Josh Hazlewood, NA McSweeney, BJ Webster, Sean Abbott, Brendan Doggett, JA Richardson
India
- KL Rahul
- Rishabh Pant (wk)
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Virat Kohli
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill
- K Nitish Kumar Reddy
- RA Jadeja
- JJ Bumrah
- Akash Deep
- Mohammed Siraj
Bench: DC Jurel, AR Easwaran, SN Khan, Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Prasidh Krishna, H Rana, Mukesh Kumar, NA Saini, KK Ahmed, Devdutt Padikkal, Yash Dayal
What to Expect
The Boxing Day Test 2024 promises a gripping contest with a fierce battle between bat and ball. Both teams are eager to secure a crucial win and edge closer to series triumph. Fans can expect a memorable match at the MCG, a venue known for hosting some of cricket’s greatest moments.
Stay tuned for live updates, match analysis, and post-game reviews as the action unfolds!