Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report For AUS vs PAK 2nd Test

image-lqko8dc6Melbourne Cricket Ground | Source: X.com

Australia will go head-to-head against Pakistan in the 2nd match of the Benaud-Qadir Trophy 2023. The match will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne on Tuesday, December 26. 

Australia beat Pakistan by 360 runs in the opening test to take a 1–0 lead in the three-match series. The home team asserted their dominance in Perth, seizing control against the Shan Masood-led side on day one and maintaining their grip throughout. 

Meanwhile, Pakistan have revealed their playing 12 for the upcoming Test, opting for just one primary spin bowler while including four pacers in the squad. Several changes in the selection have been made, responding to both injuries and recent form.

On the other hand, Australia has opted to stick with the same winning combination from the first test, maintaining an unchanged playing 11. As they gear up for this match, the excitement within the team is evident, given the profound significance the Boxing Day Test holds for them. 

So, as both teams gear up for an enthralling battle, let's see how the pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground will behave throughout the contest: 


AUS vs PAK 2nd Test: Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report 

The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch is dynamic, offering balanced support to both batters and pacers. Pacer bowlers thrive on bounce and seam assistance with the new ball, making it a challenging period for batters early on. 

However, the game tends to favour batters post-lunch, and spinners might find it challenging to extract turn. Once set, batters have the opportunity to put on a big total on this surface. Majority of the matches have been won by the teams batting first.