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Melbourne Cricket Ground Sheffield Shield stats: average score and records
Data through 5 February 2026Last updated 5 February 2026
Across 14 matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground from 2017 to 2026, sides batting first made 232.4 on average in completed innings (13 innings). For comparison, the average across every Sheffield Shield ground in the data is 281.9, so Melbourne Cricket Ground is 49.5 runs below it. Teams batting first won 8 of 10 matches with a result (80%), and teams batting second won 2 (20%). The toss winner went on to win 2 of 10 decided matches (20%).
Matches
14
2017–2026
Avg 1st innings
232.4
13 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
187.9
13 innings
Won chasing
20%
2 of 10 results
Toss winner won
20%
2 of 10
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 318.5 |
| 2021 | 250.5 |
| 2023 | 267.7 |
| 2024 | 222.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Melbourne Cricket Ground (Sheffield Shield)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 102 | Victoria | 2023-10-26 | Lost | |
| Victoria | 121 | Tasmania | 2022-11-24 | Lost | |
| Victoria | 123 | Queensland | 2024-12-06 | Lost | |
| Victoria | 130 | Queensland | 2019-11-12 | Lost | |
| New South Wales | 136 | Victoria | 2024-10-20 | Lost |
Most runs at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Sheffield Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Handscomb | 20 | 855 | 45.00 | 50.4 | 92 | 0 | 9 |
| Marcus Harris | 19 | 606 | 33.67 | 46.9 | 100 | 1 | 3 |
| Matt Short | 14 | 456 | 32.57 | 55.8 | 90 | 0 | 4 |
| Nicolas Maddinson | 10 | 450 | 45.00 | 60.4 | 136 | 2 | 1 |
| Alexander Doolan | 6 | 389 | 77.80 | 52.1 | 247 | 1 | 1 |
| Sam Harper | 20 | 332 | 18.44 | 54.9 | 72 | 0 | 2 |
| Jake Doran | 7 | 318 | 53.00 | 43.0 | 98 | 0 | 3 |
| F O'Neill | 14 | 292 | 26.55 | 67.9 | 70 | 0 | 1 |
| C Kellaway | 12 | 265 | 22.08 | 32.8 | 55 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Sutherland | 14 | 259 | 19.92 | 54.0 | 66 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Sheffield Shield matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Boland | 14 | 37 | 17.30 | 2.34 | 5/56 |
| F O'Neill | 14 | 36 | 12.22 | 2.04 | 5/51 |
| Will Sutherland | 17 | 30 | 20.37 | 2.37 | 4/32 |
| M Perry | 16 | 27 | 22.26 | 2.64 | 5/33 |
| SM Elliott | 10 | 24 | 17.54 | 2.68 | 5/33 |
| Peter Siddle | 9 | 18 | 16.56 | 2.04 | 3/21 |
| Jackson Bird | 10 | 18 | 25.11 | 2.56 | 4/13 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 7 | 16 | 24.31 | 2.63 | 4/75 |
| Chris Tremain | 9 | 15 | 24.33 | 2.54 | 4/32 |
| Mark Steketee | 6 | 14 | 20.14 | 2.35 | 3/32 |
Recent matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 2026 | Queensland 149 & 236 Victoria 144 & 205 | Queensland won by 36 runs |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Western Australia 194 & 255 Victoria 255 & 195/4 | Victoria won by 6 wickets |
| 6 Dec 2024 | Queensland 172 & 223 Victoria 123 & 249 | Queensland won by 23 runs |
| 20 Oct 2024 | Victoria 272 & 246 New South Wales 136 & 241 | Victoria won by 141 runs |
| 16 Nov 2023 | Victoria 300/7d & 190/9d Queensland 219 & 158 | Victoria won by 113 runs |
| 26 Oct 2023 | Victoria 196 & 284 New South Wales 102 & 173 | Victoria won by 205 runs |
| 9 Feb 2023 | Victoria 307 & 217 Queensland 175 & 185 | Victoria won by 164 runs |
| 24 Nov 2022 | Victoria 121 & 336 Tasmania 220 & 241/6 | Tasmania won by 4 wickets |
| 5 Nov 2021 | Victoria 313/9d & 248/5d New South Wales 140 & 247 | Victoria won by 174 runs |
| 5 Mar 2021 | Tasmania 188 & 263 Victoria 199 & 122/1 | Match drawn |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Sheffield Shield matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Sheffield Shield matches is 232.4 runs, from 13 innings between 2017 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Sheffield Shield matches?
The highest total in the data is 454 by Victoria against Tasmania on 5 March 2019.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Sheffield Shield matches?
In the 10 matches with a result, teams batting first won 8 (80%) and teams batting second won 2 (20%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Sheffield Shield matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 102 by New South Wales against Victoria on 26 October 2023.
Also known as: MCG.
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.