IND vs AUS 4th Test: Team India Shines With Dominant Record In Melbourne

IND vs AUS: Team India has enjoyed remarkable success at Melbourne Cricket Ground, remaining unbeaten in their last three Tests at the venue.

India managed to avoid follow-on in the third Test in Brisbane, securing a draw and leveling the series 1-1.

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India Test record in Melbourne: The ongoing five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia is currently tied at 1-1, and IND vs AUS 4th Test is set to begin on December 26 onwards at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), marking the Boxing Day Test. Rohit Sharma & Co. are expected to have the upper hand in IND vs AUS Melbourne Test, given their strong track record at the venue.

Team India's record in Melbourne

The Indian cricket team has enjoyed remarkable success at Melbourne Cricket Ground, remaining unbeaten in their last three Tests here at the venue. The only draw came in 2014, and India has won the two Tests played there in 2018 and 2020.

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With India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Test series tied at 1-1, the upcoming IND vs AUS 4th Test in Melbourne is crucial for both teams, as the winner will not just take the 2-1 lead in BGT but will boost its chances of qualifying for World Test Championship (WTC) Final.

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India managed to avoid follow-on in the third Test in Brisbane, securing a draw and leveling the series 1-1. With IND vs AUS BGT tied, the last two remaining Tests will be decisive in determining the ultimate winner. The fourth and fifth Test matches are set to take place at the iconic Melbourne and Sydney grounds.

Cricket Australia has named their squad for the upcoming matches, with a fresh face added. Nineteen-year-old right-handed batsman Sam Constas has been included in the team after impressing with a century in domestic cricket and a solid performance in the practice match against India-A. Also, Jhye Richardson replaces the injured Josh Hazlewood, while Scott Boland is expected to take Hazlewood's spot in the playing XI.

Australia squad for last two Tests against India: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Beau Webster, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Jhye Richardson, Alex Carey, Scott Boland, and Josh Inglis.