Top 5 highest individual scores by Indian batsmen in Melbourne in test cricket

Only two Indian batsmen have crossed the 150-run mark at Melbourne’s MCG in test cricket.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) stands as one of the most storied venues in cricket. With a seating capacity of over 100,000, the MCG hosts the famous Boxing Day test every year in Australia. The venue has also witnessed several heavyweight clashes in ODI cricket, including the ICC Cricket World Cup finals of 1992 and 2015.

Melbourne is considered one of the most batting-friendly venues in Australia. Unlike the extra pace and bounce in Perth and Brisbane, the MCG offers a balanced track which allows the batsmen to enjoy shot playing.

Over the years many Indian batsmen have registered big scores at this venue. In this article, we will take a look at the top five highest individual scores by Indian batsmen at the MCG.

Top five highest individual scores by Indian batsmen in Melbourne in test cricket:

5. Vinoo Mankad – 116, 1948

Former Indian opener Vinoo Mankad registered an impressive ton in the first innings of the 1948 Melbourne test. Batting second, Mankad’s 116-run knock pushed India to 291 runs in their first innings.

Mankad’s innings included 13 boundaries. He added 124 runs with Chandu Sarwate for the opening wicket. Despite Mankad’s gritty knock, India lost the test by 233 runs.

4. Sunil Gavaskar – 118, 1977

On India’s tour of Australia 1977, Sunil Gavaskar hit a brilliant century in the second innings of the Boxing Day test in Melbourne.

Leading by 43 runs, Gavaskar’s gritty century pushed India to 343, extending their lead to 386 in the second innings.

Gavaskar’s knock came off 285 balls and included 12 boundaries. He was India’s highest run-scorer in the game. India ultimately won the test match by 222 runs on the fifth day.

3. Ajinkya Rahane – 147, 2014

The 2014 Melbourne test is widely remembered for Virat Kohli’s cracking century. However, what is often forgotten is Ajinkya Rahane’s crucial contribution of 147 runs in the first innings.

Walking out at 107/3 in the first innings, Rahane stitched a 262-run partnership with Virat Kohli.

Rahane’s innings was full of free-flowing strokes, consisting of 21 fours. His masterful knock proved to be vital in India managing to force a draw late on the fifth day.

2. Virat Kohli – 169, 2014

Virat Kohli starred for India in the third test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2014-15 with 169 runs in the first innings at the MCG. Batting on day 3, Kohli’s innings helped India post 465 runs in their first innings.

His knock of 169 runs off 272 balls included 18 boundaries. Kohli’s heroics continued in the second innings where he scored 58 off 99 balls to help the visitors save the match on the fifth day. Kohli finished the BGT 2014-15 with a remarkable 692 runs.

1. Virender Sehwag – 195, 2003

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag holds the record for highest test score by an Indian batsman at the MCG, Melbourne, with his 195-run knock in 2003.

Sehwag’s ton came in the third test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2003/04. Batting first, Sehwag’s century propelled India to 366 runs.

His impactful knock, which came in 233 balls, consisted of 25 fours and five sixes. Despite Sehwag’s sensational century, India lost the game by nine wickets.

(All stats are updated till 21st December 2024)

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