Explore the list of Indian batsmen who scored Test centuries at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has seen some brilliant performances from Indian batsmen over the years. Scoring a Test century at this historic ground is a proud moment for any cricketer. Indian batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and others have played memorable knocks here, showcasing their talent and determination on the big stage.
These centuries not only helped India put up strong totals but also created lasting memories for cricket fans. The MCG’s challenging pitch and large crowd make it a special place to achieve such milestones, and these batsmen have left their mark in Test cricket history.
10. Vinoo Mankad – 116, 1948
Vinoo Mankad was the first Indian batsman to score a century at the MCG. He achieved this in the first innings of the 1948 Melbourne Test.
Mankad scored 116 runs, including 13 boundaries, helping India reach a total of 291 in their first innings. However, India lost the match by 233 runs.
| Runs | Ball | Maiden | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 187 | 182 | 13 | 0 | 62.03 |
9. Vinoo Mankad – 111, 1948
Mankad continued his great form during India’s 1947-48 tour of Australia by scoring another century in Melbourne. His second hundred of the tour came in the fifth Test, where he scored 111 runs in India’s first innings.
Sadly, India lost the match by an innings and 177 runs.
| Runs | Ball | Maiden | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 309 | 301 | 6 | 0 | 35.92 |
8. Sunil Gavaskar – 118, 1977
Sunil Gavaskar, considered India’s greatest Test opener, scored a brilliant century against Australia at the MCG in 1977. His important knock in the second innings helped India set a target of 387 runs for Australia. India went on to win the match by 222 runs on the fifth day.
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| Runs | Ball | Maiden | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 285 | 351 | 12 | 0 | 41.40 |
7. Gundappa Viswanath – 114, 1981
Gundappa Vishwanath, one of India’s greatest cricketers, scored a fighting century in Melbourne in 1981 to help India win by 59 runs. His excellent 114-run innings in the second innings took India to a total of 324, giving Australia a tough target of 143 runs.
In the final innings, Kapil Dev took five wickets, leading India to a memorable victory.
| Runs | Ball | Maiden | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 222 | 274 | 11 | 0 | 51.35 |
6. Sachin Tendulkar – 116, 1999
Former Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs by an Indian at the MCG, with 449 runs.
His best innings at the MCG was in 1999 when he scored 116 runs, helping India reach 238 in the first innings. Unfortunately, India lost the match by 180 runs.
| Runs | Ball | Maiden | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 191 | 283 | 9 | 1 | 60.73 |
5. Virender Sehwag – 195, 2003
Legendary Indian opener Virender Sehwag holds the record for the highest Test score by an Indian at the MCG. He scored an impressive 195 runs in 2003.
Sehwag’s century helped India reach 366 runs in their first innings. However, India lost the match by nine wickets on the fifth day.
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| Runs | Ball | Maiden | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 233 | 312 | 25 | 5 | 83.69 |
4. Virat Kohli -169, 2014
Former India captain Virat Kohli had an amazing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in 2014-15. He scored an impressive 692 runs in the series, including a key 169 runs in the third Test at the MCG.
This was his third century of the series, and his brilliant batting helped India fight hard to earn a draw in the Boxing Day Test.
| Runs | Ball | Maiden | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | 272 | 380 | 18 | 0 | 62.13 |
3. Ajinkya Rahane – 147, 2014
Indian middle-order batter Ajinkya Rahane scored an amazing century in the third Test of BGT 2014-15 at Melbourne. Coming to bat at 107/3 in the first innings, Rahane hit 21 boundaries and scored 147 runs.
He shared a 262-run partnership with Virat Kohli, helping India reach 465 runs in their first innings. In the end, India managed to save the Test on the final day.
| Runs | Ball | Maiden | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | 171 | 240 | 21 | 0 | 85.96 |
2. Cheteshwar Pujara – 193, 2019
Cheteshwar Pujara’s patient and determined 193-run innings played a key role in India’s famous win in Melbourne in 2019.
Batting first, Pujara partnered with Virat Kohli for a crucial 170-run stand for the third wicket, helping India post a strong total of 443 runs. India went on to win the match by 137 runs.
| Runs | Ball | Maiden | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193 | 373 | – | 22 | 0 | 51.74 |
1. Ajinkya Rahane – 112, 2020
In 2020, Ajinkya Rahane led the Indian team and repeated his 2014 heroics with another amazing century at the MCG.
Batting at No. 4, Rahane scored 112 runs, helping India take a key 131-run lead in the first innings. India won the match by eight wickets, and Rahane was named Player of the Match for his brilliant performance.
| Runs | Ball | Maiden | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | 223 | 359 | 12 | 0 | 50.22 |
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