AUS vs IND 4th TEST: The Boxing Day Test in Melbourne began with fireworks and drama as both teams vied for dominance on Day 1 of the fourth Test. Australia ended the day at 311/6, with Steve Smith (68*) and Pat Cummins (8*) holding steady at the crease. While the hosts started strong, India’s bowlers, led by the ever-reliable Jasprit Bumrah, orchestrated a crucial fightback in the later stages.
The highlight of the day was the electrifying debut of 19-year-old Sam Konstas. Unfazed by the stage, Konstas played a fearless knock, hammering 60 off just 65 balls. His audacious stroke play, including scoops and charges against Bumrah, left the crowd of 87,242 in awe. His debut wasn’t without drama, as he clashed with Virat Kohli and exchanged words with Mohammed Siraj, adding an edge to the action.
Australia’s batting lineup thrived on a favorable surface, with Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72), and Steve Smith (68*) all contributing valuable half-centuries. At one stage, the hosts looked in complete control at 237/2, poised for a massive first-innings total.
However, Bumrah (3/75) turned the tide with a stunning spell, triggering a middle-order collapse that saw Australia slip to 246/5. Akash Deep joined the effort with the second new ball, dismissing Alex Carey and keeping India firmly in the game.
AUS vs IND 4th TEST: Full Scorecard
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lbw b Jadeja | 60 | 65 | 6 | 2 | 92.30 | ||||
| c Rahul b Bumrah | 57 | 121 | 6 | 0 | 47.10 | ||||
| c Kohli b Washington Sundar | 72 | 145 | 7 | 0 | 49.65 | ||||
| not out | 68 | 111 | 5 | 1 | 61.26 | ||||
| b Bumrah | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||||
| c †Pant b Bumrah | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 30.76 | ||||
| c †Pant b Akash Deep | 31 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 75.60 | ||||
| not out | 8 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 47.05 | ||||
| Extras | (lb 7, nb 4) | 11 | |||||||
| Total |
86 Ov (RR: 3.61)
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311/6 | |||||||
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Fall of wickets: 1-89 (Sam Konstas, 19.2 ov), 2-154 (Usman Khawaja, 44.1 ov), 3-237 (Marnus Labuschagne, 65.1 ov), 4-240 (Travis Head, 66.3 ov), 5-246 (Mitchell Marsh, 68.6 ov), 6-299 (Alex Carey, 82.1 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 7 | 75 | 3 | 3.57 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 2 | 69 | 0 | 4.60 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 19 | 5 | 59 | 1 | 3.10 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 14 | 2 | 54 | 1 | 3.85 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 12 | 2 | 37 | 1 | 3.08 | 0 | 1 |
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