The Boxing Day will see Australia facing South Africa at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The first game series just ended in two days, thanks to a ‘Below Average’ in Gabba, where the Aussie bowlers had a field day. But the turning point in the game was Travis Head’s brilliant 92-run knock in just 96 balls which helped the hosts take a decent lead for the second innings.
But before the two teams go head to head, here is a look at the picture painted by numbers and statistics and who they depict could be the winner.
1. Toss Prediction
The Australian team has a better chance to win the toss as they have won the last three tosses in Test matches.
2. Win Possibility
Australia has a better chance to win the game as they are coming off a brilliant win in the first match. Despite the pitch being deemed to be ‘Below Average’, the Aussies have managed to take the advantage of the situation with an incredible bowling display. Their batters also looked better in comparison to the Proteas.
3. Predicted powerplay score and Average first innings total
The MCG has always had a batting-friendly surface. The average first innings score here is 308 runs. Whereas the predicted first innings score is expected to be between 300-350.
4. Betting Odds
Draw: 9.00
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