Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia saw India recover from the Sam Konstas attack in the 2nd session as they limited the Aussies to 311/6 at stumps in front of a packed MCG.
Jasprit Bumrah displayed his brilliance once again as India made a strong comeback on Day 1 of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne. At Stumps, Australia was 311/6, with Steve Smith unbeaten on 68* and Pat Cummins on 8*. Marnus Labuschagne contributed 72, while 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas impressed with a score of 60.
Usman Khawaja also chipped in with 57 runs. For India, Bumrah was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets. Akash Deep, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar each took one wicket, keeping India in the game as Australia set a solid foundation.
| Australia 1st Inning |
| 311-6 (86 ov) CRR:3.62 |
| Batter | | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Sam Konstas | lbw b R Jadeja | 60 | 65 | 6 | 2 | 92.31 | |
| Usman Khawaja | c KL Rahul b J Bumrah | 57 | 121 | 6 | 0 | 47.11 | |
| Marnus Labuschagne | c V Kohli b W Sundar | 72 | 145 | 7 | 0 | 49.66 | |
| Steven Smith | Not out | 68 | 111 | 5 | 1 | 61.26 | |
| Travis Head | b J Bumrah | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mitchell Marsh | c R Pant b J Bumrah | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 30.77 | |
| Alex Carey (WK) | c R Pant b A Deep | 31 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 75.61 | |
| Pat Cummins (C) | Not out | 8 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 47.06 | |
| Extras | 11 (b 0, Ib 7, w 0, nb 4, p 0) | |
| Total | 311 (6 wkts, 86 Ov) | |
| Yet to Bat | Mitchell Starc,Nathan Lyon,Scott Boland | |
| Fall of Wickets |
| 89-1(Sam Konstas 19.2),154-2(Usman Khawaja 44.1),237-3(Marnus Labuschagne 65.1),240-4(Travis Head 66.3),246-5(Mitchell Marsh 68.6),299-6(Alex Carey 82.1) |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 21 | 7 | 75 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3.57 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 15 | 2 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.6 |
| Akash Deep | 19 | 5 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.11 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 14 | 2 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.86 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Washington Sundar | 12 | 2 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.08 |
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli's shoulder bump to Konstas, who score 60 runs off 62 deliveries, could make headlines over the course of the day.
(Watch video here) India made a surprise change in their Playing 11 as Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first. Spin All-rounder Washington Sundar got a chance in place of batter Shubman Gill.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed confidence despite losing the toss, acknowledging that his team would have opted to bat first as well. "We would have batted as well, looks like a good wicket," he remarked, noting the balanced nature of the surface.
With the series level at 1-1, Sharma highlighted the high stakes and the team's determination to deliver. "The series is 1-1, a lot to play for. It gives us a perfect opportunity to show what we are as a team. Whatever situation lies in front of you, you have to fight. It's a new day and we are looking forward to it," he said, setting a combative tone for the match.
Sharma confirmed one change in the playing XI, with Shubman Gill making way for Washington Sundar. "We have one change—Gill misses out, and Washington comes in," he revealed.
Addressing his own batting position, Sharma confirmed that he would open the innings, saying, "Yes, I will," when asked about his role at the top of the order.
Australia vs India 4th Test Playing 11
Australia playing 11: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
India playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.
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