The highly anticipated Boxing Day Test between Australia and India, set to take place at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), is already creating a buzz as Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed a sell-out for Day 1. With a seating capacity of 90,000, the MCG is gearing up to host what promises to be a historic spectacle on December 26.
This annual tradition of a Boxing Day Test has been a hallmark of Australian cricket, and this year’s clash, as part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25, is expected to set new benchmarks. For the first time, a non-Ashes Boxing Day Test will witness a full house on its opening day.
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In response to overwhelming demand, CA has hinted at releasing additional tickets closer to the date to accommodate more fans. “A possible final release of a small number of public tickets on December 24 for non-members will allow more fans to secure their seats,” CA announced on their official ‘X’ handle.
All available public tickets for Day 1 of the NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Test have been sold 🤯
There will be a possible final release of a small number of public tickets on December 24 for non-members to get their seats.#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/WuftKNTJ95
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) December 10, 2024
The ongoing Border-Gavaskar series has already attracted record-breaking crowds. The pink-ball Test in Adelaide saw over 135,000 fans flock to the stadium across three days, setting new attendance records for a Test match at the venue. Day 1 alone witnessed 36,225 spectators, breaking a 12-year record.
Similarly, the series opener in Perth drew over 31,000 attendees on Day 1 and 32,000 on Day 2, culminating in a total of 96,463, the second-highest attendance ever recorded in Perth.
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The Boxing Day Test is a centrepiece of the cricket calendar, blending the festive spirit of Christmas with the grandeur of international cricket. With both teams tied 1-1 after India’s dominant victory in Perth and Australia’s remarkable comeback in Adelaide, this year’s edition is poised to be a thrilling encounter. Before the Melbourne clash, the third Test in Brisbane will set the stage for the high-stakes battle at the MCG.
