India vs Australia 4th Test Day 1: Debutant Konstas shines as AUS dominate in Melbourne - Action in images

Sam Konstas was in dominant form on his debut, as he got a half-century against India on Day 1 of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match.

Updated on: Dec 26, 2024 7:01 PM IST

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19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas sizzled with the bat on Day 1 of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match between India and Australia, in Melbourne. (AP)

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Konstas, who opened with Usman Khawaja, slammed 60 off 65 balls, packed with six fours and two sixes, to put Australia in control. (AP)

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Khawaja registered 57 off 121 balls and Marnus Labuschagne slammed 71 off 145 deliveries. (AFP)

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The hosts reached 311/6 in 86 overs at Stumps, with Steve Smith (68*) and Pat Cummins (8*) remaining unbeaten. (AP)

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For India’s bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah struck thrice. (AFP)

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Meanwhile, Akash Deep, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar took a wicket each. (AFP)