The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is an iconic sports venue in Australia. Many teams, across sports disciplines, play in front of the one lakh-seater crowd.
Cricket is something that generally takes place in the summers at the MCG. Although the Boxing Day Test played here is quite famous, the venue also hosts the Big Bash League (BBL).
The Melbourne Stars call MCG their home in the BBL. And they have been playing here since December 2011.
That said, here’s a look at the Melbourne Cricket Ground’s record in the BBL.
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne: Venue Details
| Location | East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Opened | 1853 |
| Capacity | 100,024 |
| Bowling Ends | Members End, Shane Warne Stand End |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Home to | Australia, Victoria, Melbourne Stars |
| First BBL Match | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder – 17 Dec 2011 |
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Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne: BBL Stats
| Matches Played | 74 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 32 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 42 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 40 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 34 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches With No Result | 0 |
| Highest Individual Score | 154* by Glenn Maxwell (Stars) vs Hurricanes |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/16 by Tom Rogers (Renegades) vs Stars |
| Highest Team Total | 273/2 by Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes |
| Lowest Team Total | 68 by Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars |
| Average First Innings Score | 158 |
The MCG has been a batters’ den in the BBL, although pacers too get some help. The fact that seven batters have scored centuries here in the BBL makes it clear how helpful the conditions are.
Despite that, 200-plus scores aren’t regular at the MCG. Teams generally score around 170-180 runs, with anything above 180 being defendable.
As the pitch gets better to bat on, teams prefer to chase targets. However, batting first has turned out to be advantageous if teams put up 180-plus totals.
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne: Memorable BBL Records
- The Stars posted the highest team total in the BBL in Melbourne – 273/2 vs Hobart Hurricanes, 2022.
- In the same match, Maxwell brought up the highest individual BBL score – 154*.
- The Stars made a record run chase of 186 runs against the same Hurricanes in a 2018 game.
- Samuel Badree picked up the first five-wicket haul here for Brisbane Heat – 5/22 vs Stars in 2016.
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne: Upcoming BBL Matches
The Stars will play four of their home games at the MCG. They will host Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Sixers, Adelaide Strikers, and most notably, the Melbourne Renegades for the Melbourne Derby.
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BBL 2025/26 matches at the Melbourne Cricket Ground:
| Date | Match | Time (Local/IST) |
|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2025 | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, 5th Match | 7:15 PM/1:45 PM |
| January 4, 2025 | Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, 22nd Match | 6:05 PM/12:35 PM |
| January 8, 2025 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, 27th Match | 7:15 PM/1:45 PM |
| January 13, 2025 | Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers, 34th Match | 7:15 PM/1:45 PM |
