The highest series attendances for men’s Test cricket in Australia over the past 10 years typically feature the marquee series involving India and England due to their large fan bases and historical rivalries. Based on available information:
Top Series Attendances in the Past 10 Years
- 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia vs. India)
- Total attendance: 451,264 across four Tests.
- This series saw record crowds for matches in Melbourne (Boxing Day Test) and Sydney.
- 2017-18 Ashes Series (Australia vs. England)
- Total attendance: 865,000+ across five Tests.
- This series is among the highest-attended in history, with over 88,000 attending the first day of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
- 2021-22 Ashes Series (Australia vs. England)
- Total attendance: 500,000+ (approx.), with COVID-19 restrictions impacting crowd numbers.
- Despite reduced capacities, the Ashes remained a strong draw.
- 2022-23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia vs. India)
- Total attendance: Approximately 420,000+ across four Tests.
- The Boxing Day Test in Melbourne drew significant crowds despite competing with other events.
Notable Patterns
- The Ashes series (vs. England) consistently draws the largest total crowds, particularly when held over five Tests.
- The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (vs. India) follows, with large attendances over four-Test series, often featuring massive Boxing Day Test crowds.
The Ashes series in Australia remains the largest overall Test series attraction, particularly when it spans five matches.
