A new attendance record for a Test match in Australia has been set with more than 350,700 passing through the gates at the MCG across the five days of the fourth Test between Australia and India, surpassing the previous mark of 350,534 set in 1937.
Cricket Australia confirmed on Monday that 51,371 had already come in for the first session of the fifth day, with more to follow later in the afternoon.
The crowds have been absolutely extraordinary for this Test match with daily tallies of 87,242, 85,147, 83,073, 43,867 and 51,371 and counting. A day five crowd exceeding day four is unheard of with the Melbourne Cricket Club, who run the MCG, underestimating the number on day five.
They opened Yarra Park outside the ground for general public parking on day five, which is a rarity. But they only had one gate open and it caused a significant traffic choke point prior to play with a number of fans late to get into the ground.
The record numbers follow the huge crowds India attracted at the MCG at the 2022 T20 World Cup when 90,293 saw India play Pakistan and 82,507 watched India play Zimbabwe.
The Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has always been a highly-anticipated event in the cricketing calendar, and this year was no different. In a historic moment, the all-time attendance record for a Test match in Australia was broken at the MCG during the BGT Boxing Day Test.
Thousands of fans packed into the iconic stadium to witness the thrilling contest between Australia and their opponents, creating an incredible atmosphere that added to the excitement of the match. The record-breaking attendance is a testament to the enduring popularity of Test cricket in Australia and the passion of cricket fans across the country.
The BGT Boxing Day Test at the MCG will go down in history as a memorable occasion, not only for the thrilling on-field action but also for the incredible support from the fans. It was a truly special moment for Australian cricket and a reminder of the unique magic that Test cricket can bring.
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