India is getting ready for the fourth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Boxing Day. This test is a big deal in every Australian summer, and India has played some amazing matches here before. Fans are hopeful that the Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, will be inspired by some of the best innings from Indian players at this historic ground.
Here are the top five highest scores by Indian players at the MCG:
1. Virender Sehwag: 195, 2003-04
Virender Sehwag put on a show against the Australian bowlers, hitting 130 runs just from boundaries, including 25 fours and 5 sixes. His thrilling innings made for an exciting Boxing Day, but sadly, India lost control of the match later on.
2. Virat Kohli: 169, 2014-15
After some ups and downs in earlier games, everyone was curious about how Virat Kohli would perform. He played a fantastic innings, thriving against the Australian bowlers and making sure India kept up with Australia’s big score.
3. Ajinkya Rahane: 147, 2014-15
Ajinkya Rahane also stepped up, partnering with Kohli for a 262-run partnership. With his own century, he helped India stay competitive in the game, even though India faced difficulties later on.
4. Sunil Gavaskar: 118, 1977-78
Sunil Gavaskar played a key role in India’s first-ever win in Australia at the MCG. His steady innings helped India take a big lead, paving the way for a memorable victory.
5. Sachin Tendulkar: 116, 1999-2000
Sachin Tendulkar shone in a tough match, scoring 116 runs while most teammates struggled. His effort nearly saved India from a follow-on, but they still lost against a strong Australian team.
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