MCG: The Melbourne Cricket Ground, MCG, is an iconic cricket venue in Australia. Playing a match of any of the formats at MCG is very special for all cricketers. A player who scores a half-century or a hundred at MCG is regarded as a greatest achievement.
Today We Shall Mention The Top 4 Players From Australia Who Have Scored The Most Half Centuries At Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) –
1. Greg Chappell –
India‘s former coach and the great batter of the Australian cricket team, Guru Greg Chapell has scored the most half-centuries at the most iconic venues of the cricketing world. Chappell has amassed 13 half-centuries from 17 red ball matches played at the MCG.
2. Sir Don Bradman –
The greatest batsman of all time, Sir Donald Bradman is the second batter to amass the most half-centuries at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Sir Don Bradman has played 11 Test matches at the MCG and he has scored 12 half centuries which is the most on this ground.
3. Ricky Pointing –
One of the greatest captains of all time, Ricky Pointing was also a terrific batsman during his time. The Aussies dominated the One Day International and red ball formats like a boss when Punter led his country. Pointing has scored 11 half-centuries from 15 red ball matches played at the MCG.
4. Steven Smith –
Australia has been dominant in this series after their loss in Perth during the 1st Test match. Steven Smith scored a ton in Brisbane when the 3rd Test match was played and he looked good on day one of the fourth red ball match at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The Aussies won the toss and chose to bat first. They scored 311 runs for the loss of six wickets. The top four batters of Australia scored one half-century each during their innings and that’s why the home side, Australia could pile up 311 runs on the board. Steven Smith is unbeaten on 68 runs and he is the second-highest scorer in this innings so far.
During his innings, the former Australian skipper, who is also the vice-captain of the Test match team of the Aussies, Steven Smith scored his 10th half-century at the most iconic venue of the cricketing world, Melbourne Cricket Ground. In 12 red ball matches, Smith has scored 10 half-centuries to his name and he is not done yet. India needs to take his wicket early on day two tomorrow to avoid further problems.
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