The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 has captured the imagination of cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
At the end of Day 5, Australia clinched a memorable win at the iconic venue as the Indian batting lineup crumbled on the final day of the Test.
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Fans thronged the iconic venue, creating a thrilling atmosphere and setting new records for crowd presence in India-Australia Test cricket history.
Here's how the attendance figures unfolded over all five days.
How many fans attended the Boxing Day Test at MCG?
The Boxing Day Test saw a cumulative attendance of 373,691 over five days which broke an 87-year-old record. The last time such a huge crowd turned up was back in 1937 (350,534) during the Ashes where the great Sir Donald Bradman scored 270 runs.
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Below is a detailed breakdown of the daily numbers:
| Day | Attendance |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | 87,242 |
| Day 2 | 85,147 |
| Day 3 | 83,073 |
| Day 4 | 43,867 |
| Day 5 | 74362 |
| Total | 373,691 |
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What made Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test historic?
The opening day of the Boxing Day Test set a new benchmark, with a staggering 87,242 fans packing the MCG.
This remarkable figure marks the highest single-day attendance recorded in a Test match between India and Australia. The anticipation for this match was evident as tickets for Day 1 were sold out more than two weeks in advance.
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Day 2 continued this trend of record-breaking attendance, with 85,147 fans flocking to the stadium. This marked another milestone as the highest-ever Day 2 attendance for a Test match between the two cricketing powerhouses.
The electrifying crowd created an unforgettable atmosphere The roaring support for both teams transformed the MCG into a sea of energy.
Day 3 also saw more than 80,000 people turning up, however, the number dipped on Day 4 to 43,867. Day 5, however, brought in close to 75,000 people who witnessed Australia's memorable win.
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