Australia vs West Indies 1st ODI is going to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 2, 2024. This article covers everything about the MCG pitch report and stats for Australia vs West Indies 1st ODI match of 2024.
AUS vs WI 1st ODI MCG Pitch Report Today Match 2024
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is renowned for providing a balanced surface conducive to white-ball cricket. With its characteristic longer boundaries, the MCG poses a challenge for batters, requiring them to exert more power and precision in their shots to clear the fences. This aspect of the venue adds an extra layer of complexity to batting strategies, as hitters must carefully assess their shot selection and timing to maximize scoring opportunities.
Despite the challenges posed by the expansive boundaries, the MCG’s consistent pitch quality ensures that both bowlers and batsmen have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills, resulting in thrilling contests between bat and ball. As a result, matches at the MCG often produce captivating displays of tactical cricket, where teams must adapt and innovate to succeed on this unique playing surface.
AUS vs WI 1st ODI MCG Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match 2024
In Melbourne, Australia, the Melbourne Cricket Ground has hosted a total of 150 One Day International (ODI) matches. Among these, the home side has emerged victorious in 75 matches, while touring teams have won 46 matches. Neutral sides have clinched victory in 25 matches. Interestingly, the balance between teams batting first and second is remarkably even, with both scenarios resulting in 73 wins each. Teams winning the toss have won 78 matches, while those losing the toss have managed to win 68 matches. There has been only one tied match and three matches with no result.
Some notable statistical highlights include Jason Roy’s innings of 180 for England in 2018, the best bowling performances being 6/42 by A B Agarkar and Y S Chahal for India on separate occasions against Australia, Australia’s highest team innings of 355/5 against England in 2022, and England’s lowest team innings of 94 against Australia in 1979. The highest successful run chase was achieved by England with 308/5 against Australia in 2018. On average, teams score 28.94 runs per wicket and 4.53 runs per over, with the average score batting first being 220 runs. Overall, these statistics depict the rich history and competitive nature of ODI cricket at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Also read: Australia vs West Indies Head to Head ODI Records & Stats- AUS vs WI 1st ODI 2024 Today Match
| City | Melbourne | ||
| Country | Australia | ||
| First ODI Match | 05/01/1971 | ||
| Last ODI Match | 22/11/2022 | ||
| Matches Played | 150 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 75 (50.00%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 46 (30.67%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 25 (16.67%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 73 (48.03%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 73 (48.03%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 78 (51.32%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 68 (44.74%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 1 (0.67%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 3 (2.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 180 | J J Roy (England) | 14/01/2018 v Australia |
| Best Bowling | 6/42 6/42 | A B Agarkar (India) Y S Chahal (India) | 09/01/2004 v Australia 18/01/2019 v Australia |
| Highest Team Innings | 355/5 (Australia) | 22/11/2022 v England | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 94 (England) | 07/02/1979 v Australia | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 308/5 (England) | 14/01/2018 v Australia | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 28.94 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 4.53 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 220 | ||