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4th Test Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah Keeps India In Game; Australia 311/6 After Impressive Sam Konstas Debut

Jasprit Bumrah's knack of coming up with magic deliveries in crunch situations kept India alive after Australia's top-order, headlined by teen debutant Sam Konstas' stroke-filled half-century, guided the hosts to 311 for 6 on the opening day of the fourth Test in Melbourne on Thursday. If Konstas' audacious 60 off 65 balls enthralled the near sell-out crowd of over 80,000 at the MCG during a humid morning session, Bumrah's (3/75 in 21 overs) deception of length to dismiss Travis Head (0) also had its takers as chants of 'Boom, Boom, Booooomraaaaaaah' reverberated through the stands.

India fight back after wonder boy Konstas thrills MCG

MELBOURNE :India fought back with four late wickets to leave Australia on 311 for six on day one of the fourth test on Thursday after teen debutant Sam Konstas had lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a thrilling knock in the morning.

Teen talent Konstas fires up MCG with half-century on debut

MELBOURNE :Teen sensation Sam Konstas had the crowd in the palm of his hand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday as he smashed India spearhead Jasprit Bumrah around the park and got under the visitors' skin with a half-century on debut in the fourth test.

Australia win toss, to bat in fourth test at MCG

MELBOURNE :Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat in the fourth test against India on a scorching day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Video: Virat Kohli, Sam Konstas Clash On Field, Umpires Intervene To Diffuse Tension

It isn't common for a debutant to play as fearlessly as Australia's Sam Konstas did en route to his 52-ball half-century against India on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Konstas hit some exquisite T20-styled shots early in the innings to unnerve the Indian pacers, especially Jasprit Bumrah. Seeing Konstas bat in 6th gear, Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli looked to get on his nerves in the middle. In the first session, Kohli seemed to have given Konstas a shoulder push, with the aim being to unsettle the 19-year-old batter.

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 1, LIVE Score: Australia Opt To Bat As India Drop Shubman Gill

India vs Australia 4th Test LIVE Updates: Team India come into the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Boxing Day having managed to keep the series at 1-1, and still eyeing the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final. Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and co. managed to avoid a follow-on in the third Test at Brisbane, and a rain-hit encounter ensured that they came away with a draw. India will be hoping that their top order, particularly senior pros like Rohit and Virat Kohli, can find some form. On the other end, the bowling department will be hopeful that they can provide worthy support to pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. (LIVE SCORECARD)

India vs Australia 4th Test Live Streaming, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 Live Telecast Boxing Day Test: When And Where To Watch

India vs Australia 4th Test LIVE Streaming and Live Telecast: The fourth chapter of the riveting Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 starts with the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. With the series tied at 1-1, and a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final at stake, the game is expected to be a hard-fought one. India will be hoping that their top order can fare better and take early control of the game, while Australia will be aiming to continue their good momentum from the second and third Tests. A win for either side in this Test match would ensure that they cannot lose the series anymore.

"Won't Be Surprised If...": Pat Cummins' Big Verdict On MCG Pitch For 4th Test Against India

Ahead of the fourth Test against India at Melbourne, Australian skipper Pat Cummins said that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch looks "nice and firm" with a "bit of grass coverage" and it could help spinner Nathan Lyon as well. With the series level at 1-1, both sides will be playing the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test with an aim to secure an all-important series lead needed to push a case for the ICC World Test Championship final. Speaking ahead of the game in a pre-match presser, Cummins said about the pitch, "Pitch looks really good, quite consistent to what it has here for the last few years, I think, you know, a bit of grass coverage, feels nice and firm, so they (curators) have done a great job here for, you know, probably the last five, six years, their pitches and I suspect the same this year."

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4th Test Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah Keeps India In Game; Australia 311/6 After Impressive Sam Konstas Debut

India fight back after wonder boy Konstas thrills MCG

Teen talent Konstas fires up MCG with half-century on debut

Australia win toss, to bat in fourth test at MCG

Video: Virat Kohli, Sam Konstas Clash On Field, Umpires Intervene To Diffuse Tension

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 1, LIVE Score: Australia Opt To Bat As India Drop Shubman Gill

India vs Australia 4th Test Live Streaming, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 Live Telecast Boxing Day Test: When And Where To Watch

"Won't Be Surprised If...": Pat Cummins' Big Verdict On MCG Pitch For 4th Test Against India