India vs Australia highlights, Boxing Day Test. India pegged back Australia to 311/6 at stumps on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test on Thursday. Despite a fiery start from debutant Sam Konstas (60). Who lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a sensational half century. Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72), and an unbeaten Steven Smith (68*) also chipped in with valuable contributions on a surface offering good assistance to batters. Jasprit Bumrah (3/75) was once again the standout performer for India. Delivering a masterclass in pace bowling to keep visitors in the hunt. Konstas stole the show in the morning session, taking on the Indian pacers with an array of audacious strokes. Including a reverse ramp and some towering sixes. However, Bumrah found his rhythm after lunch, dismantling Australia’s middle order with key dismissals of Travis Head (0) and Mitchell Marsh (4) in quick succession, restoring balance in the contest. The match remains finely poised heading into day two, with Smith holding the key for Australia to push for a formidable total.
Sam Konstas hero of the India vs Australia test match on day 1.
Hosts Australia will be pleased with their batting performance on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Riding on half centuries from their top-order batters. The hosts closed the day on a commanding 311 for six against India in front of a packed MCG crowd.
The day saw contributions from debutant Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, and Steve Smith. Alongside high drama featuring Virat Kohli and fiery spells from Jasprit Bumrah late in the day. Sam Konstas smashes Indian bowler everywhere and scored half century. He charged Bumrah and smash two six and four in an over and showing no mercy.
