Archive · 30 Dec 2025
India's Historic MCG Test Win
Five years ago, the Indian cricket team had a very bad game in Adelaide, scoring only 36 runs.
They felt very sad and ashamed.
Their captain, Virat Kohli, had to go home because his baby was born.
The team was hurt and tired, but their new captain, Ajinkya Rahane, led them to a big win in Melbourne.
They played very well, and Rahane scored 112 runs.
The team worked together and won the match by 8 wickets.
It was a great comeback story, showing how they never gave up even when things were tough.
India suffered a humiliating defeat in Adelaide, scoring only 36 runs.
Virat Kohli left the team due to the birth of his child, and Ajinkya Rahane took over as captain.
Rahane led the team to a historic victory at the MCG, scoring 112 runs.
Key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj performed exceptionally well.
The team's resilience and belief in themselves led to an eight-wicket victory over Australia.
- Who
- Indian cricket team, led by Ajinkya Rahane
- What
- India's historic Test match victory against Australia
- When
- December 26, 2020
- Where
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Why
- To redeem themselves after a humiliating defeat in Adelaide and to win the Test match
- Date
- December 26, 2020
- Venue
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- India's Score
- 244 (78.2 overs) and 70/2 (19.3 overs)
- Australia's Score
- 195 (68.1 overs) and 200 (103.1 overs)
- Result
- India won by 8 wickets
- Man of the Match
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Key Player
- Ajinkya Rahane (112 runs)
- Key Bowler
- Jasprit Bumrah (6 wickets)
