The MCG is set to host the marquee games of the T20 World Cup 2022 including the final. Here is T20 World Cup 2022: Melbourne Cricket Ground Stadium Pitch Report, Stats, Weather Forecast, Boundary Length, Capacity
Melbourne will host 7 games in the tournament including the final and India-Pakistan Clash. MCG is no doubt one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. It has already hosted 2 ODI World Cup finals in 1992 and 2015.
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Capacity, Boundary Length, Records, Stats T20 World Cup 2022
MCG will host its first game in the T20 World Cup 2022 between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. The viewership of this match is alone more than the final match of the tournament. To make sure the maximum number of fans are able to watch the game ICC has allotted MCG as the venue of the India-Pak match.
T20 World Cup 2022: Melbourne Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The MCG uses drop-in pitches. The reason why the stadium uses a drop-in pitch is that the stadium is used for several other sports matches and events in Australia. It is a neutral wicket that helps both bowlers and batsmen equally. The pace and bounce at the MCG are always evident regardless of the innings. Bowlers who like to hit the deck hard will enjoy bowling in there.
Melbourne Weather
The Melbourne weather doesn’t look very promising in the next few weeks. The forecast suggests that the city will see rainfall in short intervals. The temperature will drop down to 17-18 degrees.
Boundary Length
The MCG is no doubt the largest stadium in the world in terms of the boundary. The straight boundaries are 83,43m long and the squares are also 86m wide.
MCG Stats in T20I
The Melbourne Cricket Ground has hosted 15 T20 internationals in which the team batting 1st has only won 5 games. 9 matches have been won by the chasing team and one of them end with no result.
Average 1st Innings total – 139
Highest total – 184/3 India vs Australia
Lowest total – 74/10 India vs Australia
Most runs – 334 runs Aaron Finch (AUS)
Most wickets – 9 wickets Kane Richardson
Highest score – 89 runs David Warner
Best bowling figures – 4/30 Josh Hazelwood
The capacity of the MCG is approximately 100,000, comprising of 95,000 seats and 5,000 standing room spaces. The playing arena is 174 x 149 metres.