India vs Australia Test Match december 2024
The fourth Test match between India and Australia commenced today, December 26, 2024, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Australia won the toss and elected to bat, finishing Day 1 at 311/6 after 86 overs.
Key Highlights:
Sam Konstas' Impressive Debut: Nineteen-year-old Sam Konstas made a remarkable entry into Test cricket, scoring a quickfire 60 runs off 65 balls. His aggressive approach, including audacious shots against India's lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah, drew significant attention and praise.
Top Performers:
- Marnus Labuschagne contributed a solid 72 runs.
- Usman Khawaja added 57 runs to the scoreboard.
- Steve Smith remains unbeaten at 68*, anchoring the innings.
India's Bowling Efforts: Jasprit Bumrah led the bowling attack with three wickets, while Akash Deep, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar each secured one wicket.
On-Field Incident: A notable incident occurred involving Virat Kohli and debutant Sam Konstas. Kohli was observed colliding shoulder-to-shoulder with Konstas, an action that drew criticism from commentators and fans alike. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to review the incident, with potential sanctions pending.
The series stands evenly poised at 1-1, adding significance to this match in the five-Test series. Play will resume tomorrow with Steve Smith and captain Pat Cummins (8*) aiming to extend Australia's first-innings total.
Key Moments from Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test
- Twist after Virat Kohli clashes with teen
- Kohli under the microscope after clash with kid Konstas
- Debutant trolls Indian star with comment
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