On December 26, a whopping 94,199 fans packed the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the opening day of the fourth Test in the ongoing Ashes series. This incredible turnout set a new record for the highest crowd ever at the venue for a cricket match. The attendance on this day surpassed the previous record of 93,013, which was the audience for the thrilling final of the 2015 World Cup between Australia and New Zealand. It also established a new high for single-day attendance in Test cricket, breaking the 2013 Boxing Day Test record of 91,112 spectators at the MCG on Day 1. With a cumulative attendance record of 271,865 for the Ashes set back in 2013, it looks like that number might be broken too. The MCG is expected to be sold out on the second and third days, and it seems very likely that the total will exceed that mark. Also Read | BBL’s Highest Chase: Brisbane Heat Pulls Off Record 258-Run Chase vs Scorchers 20 wickets fall on Day 1 as Australia take 46-run lead Now, about the first day's play: a record-breaking 20 wickets fell after England won the toss and chose to field first. Josh Tongue led the charge with a five-wicket haul (5/45 in 11.2 overs), helping to bowl Australia out for 152 in 45.2 overs. Michael Neser was the top scorer for the home team, making 35 runs off 49 balls. Harry Brook's aggressive 41 runs off just 34 balls saved the tourists from a total disaster after they found themselves in a dire situation at 16/4 after eight overs. Apart from Brook, only Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson managed to score in double digits as England crumbled to 110 all out in 29.5 overs, with Neser shining again with a four-wicket haul. In a surprising move, Scott Boland, who took three wickets in England's first innings, was sent out to open the batting for Australia’s second innings alongside Travis Head as a night-watchman. He successfully navigated a challenging over from Gus Atkinson to end the day on a high note. Australia heads into the second day with a vital lead of 46 runs and is currently leading the series 3-0.