India vs Australia 4th Test Day 1 LIVE Score Updates: Konstas hits Bumrah for Reverse Scoop Six

IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 1 live: Konstas stands tall against Bumrah

The 19-year-old Australian debutant’s creative style to counter Jasprit Bumrah has reaped its rewards so far. Not the finest of starts from the Indian pace duo as Australia amass 37 runs from the first 9 overs of the Boxing Day Test. It’s time for a short drinks break in the middle.

India vs Australia 4th Test live: Konstas gets creative, smashes Bumrah

Sam Konstas starts the 7th over of the match by hitting 10 runs off the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah. Two scoop shots – one regular and the other reverse – to hit a 4 and a 6 respectively. The Australian opener tries another reverse scoop again on the 5th delivery and manages to add 4 more runs to his and Australia’s total. This must rattle Bumrah.

India vs Australia 4th Test live: India’s wicket chase continues

No success for the Indian duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj yet while 6 overs have passed. Another strong LBW appeal from Siraj but this time too dismissed by the umpire. No DRS taken. Konstas moves down the pitch to smash Siraj but makes no connection with the ball, gets a few words from the Indian pacer.

India vs Australia 4th Test: DRS waisted by India early

A big LBW appeal from India as Mohammed Siraj hits an advancing Usman Khawaja on the pads. DRS taken by India after the umpire ruled the on-field decision in favor of the Australian batsman. Ball tracking shows that the delivery would have gone over the stumps. Khawaja stays!

India vs Australia 4th Test live: Konstas tries reverse scoop

Some exciting shots from the middle as Sam Konstas tries the reverse scoop against Jasprit Bumrah. A little reaction from the Indian pacer was also witnessed when Australia put the first run on the board.

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 1 Live: Maiden From Siraj Too

Mohammed Siraj also begins with a maiden, causing plenty of problems for the left-handed Usman Khawaja. No runs on the board from Australia yet.

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Maiden Over From Jasprit Bumrah

A maiden to start with from Jasprit Bumrah. Sam Konstas took the strike and failed to put his bat on the ball on any of the six deliveries. A nervous start for the 19-year-old Australian debutant as Bumrah makes expectations clear.

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Here We Go!

Jasprit Bumrah begins India’s attack with the ball as Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja open the match for Australia at the MCG. Exciting times ahead.

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: MCG Pitch Report

Sunil Gavaskar and Mark Nicholas with the pitch report: “The heavy roll is doing its thing on the surface. There is a lot of grass on the surface, Day 1 pitch, there will be plenty in it for the bowlers. As the sun beats down. 7mm grass on the surface is getting lighter sticky at first The first few hours are really hot.

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 1 Live: Harsha Bhogle unhappy with India’s XI

Harsha Bhogle was not entirely convinced about Team India’s playing XI selection.

“I hope it goes well, but I’m a bit uncomfortable with this team. Jadeja at 6, Nitish at 7 and Washington at 8 seems like a long lower middle order, but effectively, with 5 bowlers, Nitish is preferred to Gill as the batter . Fingers crossed,” he wrote on X.

I hope it goes well, but I’m a little uncomfortable with this team. Jadeja at 6, Nitish at 7 and Washington at 8 seems like a long lower middle order but with 5 bowlers Nitish is actually preferred over Gill as a batter. Fingers crossed

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 25 December 2024

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 1: Konstas 4th youngest Test debutant for Australia

Sam Konstas becomes the 4th youngest Test debutant for Australia. This is how he stands up to the others…

17y 239d: Ian Craig vs SA Melbourne 1953

18y 193d: Pat Cummins vs SA Joburg 2011

18y 232d: Tom Garrett vs Eng Melbourne 1877

19y 85d: Sam Konstas vs Ind Melbourne 2024

19y 96: Clem Hill vs Eng Lord’s 1896

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 1 live: How the two teams shape up

Here’s a look at the playing XIs for both teams:

Australia Playing XI: 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 XI: 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

India vs Australia 4th Test live: Australia opt to bat

Australia captain Pat Cummins has won the toss and elected to bat first. India make a big change in the playing XI, with Shubman Gill being dropped in favor of an extra spinner who is Washington Sundar. Rohit Sharma, meanwhile, is all set to open this time.

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: India look set to make it a hat-trick of wins

India have beaten Australia at the MCG over the last two visits, in 2018 and 2020. Will Rohit Sharma’s men make it 3 in 3 this time and take a crucial 2-1 lead in the 5-match series?

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 1 live: Sam Konstas’ big debut

Australian rookie Sam Konstas is all set to make his debut at the ‘G’ in the Boxing Day Test against India. He has been keen to face India’s Jasprit Bumrah and this match could shape the Test. We are minutes away from the launch.

India vs Australia 4th Test live: A look at the MCG Wicket

Here’s a quick look at the pitch that will be used on Day 1 at the MCG. The Pacers are expected to be delighted to see the amount of grass visible on the wicket this morning. What do you think?

Hello and good morning from Melbourne. We are 30 minutes away from the toss and here is the Day 1 pitch for the Boxing Day Test. #TeamIndia #OUTWIND pic.twitter.com/toGMIACq42

— BCCI (@BCCI) 25 December 2024

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 1 live: Focus on India’s squad composition

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and Australia from the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Boxing Day Test is here and it’s expected to be a cracker. India’s playing XI will be in the spotlight, especially regarding skipper Rohit Sharma’s batting position. Ravindra Jadeja emerged as the lone spinner in Brisbane but would that continue or will Tanush Kotian make this debut? We will find out when the draw takes place at 04:30 AM IST.