The whole match attendance determine is displayed on day 5 of the fourth cricket Take a look at match between Australia and India on the Melbourne Cricket Floor (MCG) in Melbourne on December 30, 2024. — AFP
MELBOURNE: The Melbourne Cricket Floor (MCG) witnessed a historic milestone throughout the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Take a look at, setting a brand new attendance file for a Take a look at match in Australia, GeoSuper reported.
Over 5 days, 373,691 followers packed the long-lasting venue, surpassing the earlier file of 350,534, which had stood since 1937 when Australia confronted England underneath the legendary Sir Donald Bradman’s captaincy.
The ultimate day of the blockbuster Take a look at towards India drew a unprecedented crowd, with 51,371 followers coming into the gates by the primary session and extra anticipated later within the afternoon.
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This determine exceeded the 43,867 followers who attended day 4—a uncommon incidence that stunned the Melbourne Cricket Membership (MCC), the organisation managing the MCG.
The attendance breakdown throughout the 5 days included day by day figures of 87,242, 85,147, 83,073, 43,867 and 74,362.
The MCC underestimated the gang for the fifth day, resulting in logistical challenges, together with vital site visitors congestion because of restricted gate entry.
Yarra Park, sometimes reserved for particular occasions, was opened for public parking to accommodate the inflow.
This historic turnout follows India’s spectacular draw on the MCG throughout the 2022 T20 World Cup, the place 90,293 followers witnessed the thrilling match towards Pakistan and 82,507 attended the conflict towards Zimbabwe.
Within the last hour of play on the MCG, Australia secured a dramatic victory within the Take a look at match, to assert a 2-1 lead within the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia clinched the win by taking seven wickets within the last session, thwarting India’s efforts to avoid wasting the sport.
Australia posted a first-innings complete of 474, led by Steve Smith’s 140 and Marnus Labuschagne’s 72, with Jasprit Bumrah taking 4-99. Of their second innings, Australia scored 234, with Labuschagne contributing 70, whereas Bumrah excelled once more with figures of 5-57.
In reply, India managed 369 of their first innings, powered by a century from Reddy (114) and Jaiswal’s 82, as Scott Boland claimed 3-57. Within the last innings, India was bowled out for 155 regardless of Jaiswal’s valiant 84, with Pat Cummins and Boland sharing the spoils with 3-28 and 3-39, respectively.
Australia clinched the match by 184 runs.
