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Melbourne Cricket Ground ODI average score and records
Data through 4 November 2024Last updated 4 November 2024
Across 38 matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground from 2003 to 2024, sides batting first made 258.7 on average in completed innings (34 innings). For comparison, the average across every ODI ground in the data is 250.4, so Melbourne Cricket Ground is 8.4 runs above it. In 37 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 17 wins batting first against 20 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 17 of 37 decided matches (46%).
Matches
38
2003–2024
Avg 1st innings
258.7
34 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
230.9
34 innings
Won chasing
54%
20 of 37 results
Toss winner won
46%
17 of 37
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 221.5 |
| 2004 | 255.0 |
| 2007 | 261.3 |
| 2008 | 190.0 |
| 2009 | 248.0 |
| 2010 | 273.0 |
| 2013 | 289.5 |
| 2014 | 268.0 |
| 2015 | 288.8 |
| 2016 | 279.5 |
| 2024 | 217.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at MCG
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 68 | 46.9 | 1.38 | 4.69 |
| Middle overs | 68 | 147.5 | 3.44 | 5.00 |
| Death overs | 60 | 57.1 | 2.98 | 6.80 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Melbourne Cricket Ground (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 355/5 | 48 | England | 2022-11-22 | Won |
| Australia | 342/9 | 50 | England | 2015-02-14 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 332/1 | 50 | Bangladesh | 2015-02-26 | Won |
| Australia | 324/5 | 50 | West Indies | 2010-02-19 | Won |
| England | 308/5 | 48.5 | Australia | 2018-01-14 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 142 | 31.4 | Australia | 2022-11-22 | Lost |
| West Indies | 143 | 34.2 | Australia | 2010-02-07 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 147 | 36.1 | Australia | 2016-12-09 | Lost |
| India | 151 | 29.4 | Australia | 2012-02-05 | Lost |
| Australia | 159 | 43.1 | India | 2008-02-10 | Lost |
Most runs at Melbourne Cricket Ground in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Ponting | 16 | 699 | 49.93 | 87.0 | 106 | 2 | 4 |
| Michael Clarke | 18 | 615 | 36.18 | 75.1 | 98 | 0 | 5 |
| Aaron Finch | 11 | 536 | 48.73 | 84.8 | 135 | 3 | 1 |
| Steven Smith | 13 | 497 | 45.18 | 86.4 | 104 | 1 | 3 |
| David Warner | 12 | 454 | 37.83 | 100.0 | 156 | 2 | 1 |
| Michael Hussey | 12 | 434 | 48.22 | 77.6 | 75 | 0 | 4 |
| Matthew Hayden | 10 | 428 | 47.56 | 72.9 | 82 | 0 | 4 |
| Shane Watson | 13 | 421 | 38.27 | 89.8 | 161 | 1 | 3 |
| Rohit Sharma | 7 | 350 | 58.33 | 91.9 | 138 | 2 | 0 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 11 | 331 | 30.09 | 105.4 | 83 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at Melbourne Cricket Ground in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 10 | 24 | 16.29 | 4.39 | 6/43 |
| Brett Lee | 8 | 20 | 16.95 | 4.43 | 5/30 |
| Mitchell Johnson | 13 | 20 | 26.60 | 4.64 | 3/30 |
| Clinton McKay | 6 | 15 | 14.87 | 4.69 | 4/20 |
| Nathan Bracken | 8 | 13 | 21.31 | 3.87 | 4/29 |
| James Faulkner | 8 | 13 | 29.46 | 5.11 | 3/36 |
| Lasith Malinga | 6 | 11 | 25.09 | 4.76 | 4/49 |
| Anderson Cummins | 7 | 10 | 31.40 | 5.16 | 2/25 |
| Umesh Yadav | 4 | 8 | 23.50 | 5.40 | 4/31 |
| Xavier Doherty | 7 | 8 | 35.75 | 5.11 | 4/46 |
Recent matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2024 | Pakistan 203 (46.4 ov) Australia 204/8 (33.3 ov) | Australia won by 2 wickets |
| 2 Feb 2024 | West Indies 231 (48.4 ov) Australia 232/2 (38.3 ov) | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 22 Nov 2022 | Australia 355/5 (48 ov) England 142 (31.4 ov) | Australia won by 221 runs (D/L) |
| 18 Jan 2019 | Australia 230 (48.4 ov) India 234/3 (49.2 ov) | India won by 7 wickets |
| 14 Jan 2018 | Australia 304/8 (50 ov) England 308/5 (48.5 ov) | England won by 5 wickets |
| 15 Jan 2017 | Australia 220 (48.2 ov) Pakistan 221/4 (47.4 ov) | Pakistan won by 6 wickets |
| 9 Dec 2016 | Australia 264/8 (50 ov) New Zealand 147 (36.1 ov) | Australia won by 117 runs |
| 17 Jan 2016 | Australia 296/7 (48.5 ov) India 295/6 (50 ov) | Australia won by 3 wickets |
| 29 Mar 2015 | Australia 186/3 (33.1 ov) New Zealand 183 (45 ov) | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| 19 Mar 2015 | Bangladesh 193 (45 ov) India 302/6 (50 ov) | India won by 109 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Melbourne Cricket Ground in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Melbourne Cricket Ground in ODI matches is 258.7 runs, from 34 innings between 2003 and 2024. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Melbourne Cricket Ground in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 355/5 by Australia against England on 22 November 2022.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Melbourne Cricket Ground in ODI matches?
In the 37 matches with a result, teams batting first won 17 (46%) and teams batting second won 20 (54%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Melbourne Cricket Ground in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 142 by England against Australia on 22 November 2022.
What is the highest successful run chase at Melbourne Cricket Ground in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 308.
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More grounds in Australia
- Adelaide Oval217 matches
- Bellerive Oval208 matches
- Sydney Cricket Ground194 matches
- Western Australia Cricket Association Ground175 matches
- The Gabba164 matches
- Junction Oval105 matches
- North Sydney Oval85 matches
- Allan Border Field80 matches
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Averages use completed innings in matches not decided by a rain rule. Definitions: methodology.