India and Australia are set to face off in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar series at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting on December 26, famously known as Boxing Day.
A Boxing Day Test is a cricket tradition that kicks off annually on December 26, the day following Christmas.
With the five-match series currently tied at 1-1, India will aim to secure a victory in the fourth Test. A win would give them a 2-1 series advantage and significantly boost their chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final.
Australia record in Boxing Day Test
Australia has played 29 Boxing Day Tests to date, achieving victory in 15 matches, losing 6, and drawing 8. This record highlights their consistent performance in the iconic Boxing Day fixture, showcasing their dominance on home turf over the years.
| Mat | Won | Lost | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 |
List of Australia Boxing Day Test matches
| Match | Ground | Match Date |
| South Africa v Australia | Johannesburg | 24-28 Dec 1935 |
| South Africa v Australia | Johannesburg | 24-28 Dec 1949 |
| Australia v England | Melbourne | 22-27 Dec 1950 |
| Australia v South Africa | Melbourne | 24-30 Dec 1952 |
| South Africa v Australia | Johannesburg | 23-28 Dec 1957 |
| South Africa v Australia | Johannesburg | 23-28 Dec 1966 |
| Australia v India | Adelaide | 23-28 Dec 1967 |
| Australia v West Indies | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 1968 |
| Australia v Pakistan | Adelaide | 22-27 Dec 1972 |
| Australia v England | Melbourne | 26-31 Dec 1974 |
| Australia v West Indies | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 1975 |
| Australia v Pakistan | Adelaide | 24-29 Dec 1976 |
| Australia v New Zealand | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 1980 |
| Australia v West Indies | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 1981 |
| Australia v England | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 1982 |
| Australia v Pakistan | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 1983 |
| Australia v West Indies | Melbourne | 22-27 Dec 1984 |
| Australia v India | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 1985 |
| Australia v England | Melbourne | 26-28 Dec 1986 |
| Australia v New Zealand | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 1987 |
| Australia v West Indies | Melbourne | 24-29 Dec 1988 |
| Australia v England | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 1990 |
| Australia v India | Melbourne | 26-29 Dec 1991 |
| Australia v West Indies | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 1992 |
| Australia v South Africa | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 1993 |
| Australia v England | Melbourne | 24-29 Dec 1994 |
| Australia v Sri Lanka | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 1995 |
| Australia v West Indies | Melbourne | 26-28 Dec 1996 |
| Australia v South Africa | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 1997 |
| Australia v England | Melbourne | 26-29 Dec 1998 |
| Australia v India | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 1999 |
| Australia v West Indies | Melbourne | 26-29 Dec 2000 |
| Australia v South Africa | Melbourne | 26-29 Dec 2001 |
| Australia v England | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 2002 |
| Australia v India | Melbourne | 26-30 Dec 2003 |
| Australia v Pakistan | Melbourne | 26-29 Dec 2004 |
Australia record in Melbourne
| Mat | Won | Lost | Draw | Tied | W% |
| 116 | 67 | 32 | 17 | 0 | 57.75 |
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