Ashes 2025-26: MCG Pitch Delivers Boxing Day Bedlam
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Melbourne, Australia – The fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground erupted into chaos on its opening day, with a remarkable twenty wickets falling amidst a chorus of roars from a record crowd. The pitch, exhibiting significant movement and unpredictable bounce, proved a nightmare for batsmen from both England and Australia.
Australia’s Michael Neser enjoyed a dream Boxing Day, claiming multiple wickets as England struggled to cope with the hostile conditions. Despite the bowler-friendly surface, England’s Matthew Tongue urged his team’s bowling attack to maintain the intensity and replicate their own impressive opening day display.
The sheer number of dismissals marks a historic occasion – the first time in 123 years of Test cricket at the MCG that so many wickets have fallen on the first day. The match is poised for a rapid conclusion, with both sides keenly aware that navigating the treacherous pitch will be paramount to success. The unpredictable nature of the surface has already injected an unprecedented level of excitement into the series, leaving fans and pundits alike stunned by the dramatic turn of events.
