List of test centuries hit by Indian batsmen at the MCG, Melbourne

Two Indian batsmen have hit multiple test centuries at the MCG.

Australia is known to present some of the toughest batting conditions in the world. Australian Cricket Team’s dominance on home soil has been largely driven by their fearsome fast bowlers who make the most out of the fast and bouncy wickets at home.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) stands as one of the most historical grounds in Australia. Unlike the fast and bouncy wickets in Perth and Brisbane, the MCG offers a balanced track which allows the batsmen to enjoy playing shots.

Over the years, many Indian batsmen have registered big scores at this venue. In this article, we will take a look at the list of test centuries hit by Indian batsmen at this iconic ground.

List of test centuries hit by Indian batsmen at the MCG, Melbourne:

1. Vinoo Mankad – 116, 1948

Vinoo Mankad was the first Indian batsmen to register a century at the MCG. Mankad’s impressive ton came in the first innings of the 1948 Melbourne test.

Mankad’s 116-run knock that consisted of 13 boundaries pushed India to 291 in their first innings. India lost that test by 233 runs.

2. Vinoo Mankad – 111, 1948

Mankad continued his excellent form in India’s tour of Australia 1947-48 by cracking another ton in Melbourne. Mankad’s second hundred of the tour came in the fifth test, also in Melbourne, where he scored 111 runs in India’s first innings.

Unfortunately, India lost the test by an innings and 177 runs.

3. Sunil Gavaskar – 118, 1977

Regarded as India’s greatest test opener, Sunil Gavaskar notched up an excellent ton against Australia at the MCG in 1977.

Gavaskar’s stellar century in the second innings helped India post a 387-run target in front of Australia. The visitors won the game by 222 runs on the fifth day.

4. Gundappa Viswanath – 114, 1981

One of the all time greats, Gundappa Vishwanath recorded a gritty century to help the visitors script a memorable 59-run victory in Melbourne in 1981.

Vishwanath’s brilliant 114-run knock in the second innings powered India to a total of 324, setting a challenging target of 143 runs for the hosts. Kapil Dev then claimed a five-wicket haul in the fourth innings to secure a remarkable win for India.

5. Sachin Tendulkar – 116, 1999

Former Indian middle-order batter Sachin Tendulkar has scored most runs by an Indian at the MCG (449).

Tendulkar’s best knock at the venue came in 1999, when he registered 116 runs to help India post 238 runs in the first innings. Unfortunately the Asian side lost the game by 180 runs.

6. Virender Sehwag – 195, 2003

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

Batting first, Sehwag’s century propelled India to 366 runs. Despite that, India lost that test by nine wickets on the fifth day of the match.

7. Virat Kohli -169, 2014

Former India captain Virat Kohli had an unforgettable Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) campaign in 2014-15. Kohli’s impressive tally of 692 runs in the series included a crucial 169-run knock in the third test at the MCG.

Smashing his third century of the series, Kohli’s brilliance with the bat helped India secure a hard-fought draw in the Boxing Day test.

8. Ajinkya Rahane – 147, 2014

Indian middle-order batter Ajinkya Rahane racked up a sensational ton in the third test of BGT 2014-15 in Melbourne. Walking out at 107/3 in the first innings, Rahane smashed 21 boundaries in his 147-run innings.

His 262-run partnership with Virat Kohli helped India post 465 runs in their first innings. India eventually managed to save the test on its last day.

9. Cheteshwar Pujara – 106, 2018

Known for his patience and determination, Cheteshwar Pujara’s 106-run knock was instrumental in India’s memorable victory in Melbourne in 2018.

Batting first, Pujara stitched a crucial 170-run partnership for the third wicket with Virat Kohli to propel India to a big total of 443 runs. India ultimately won the test by 137 runs.

10. Ajinkya Rahane – 112, 2020

Leading the Indian team in 2020, Ajinkya Rahane replicated his 2014 heroics with another sensational century at the MCG.

Batting at No. 4, Rahane scored 112 runs to help India take a crucial 131-run lead in the first innings. India won the game by eight wickets and he was named Player of the Match.

(All stats are updated till 21st December 2024)

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