Test debutant Sam Konstas challenged Jasprit Bumrah’s legacy on day 01 of the fourth test and scored 34 runs in a single spell.
He Put up a show during the boxing day test against India, smashing a half-century in the first session. India’s stalwart has been in red-hot form and is the leading wicket-taker in the series so far.
Konstas scored 18 runs off an over by Bumrah and a total of 34 in a spell. His knock helped Australia to score 112 runs which is the most runs in the first session of Boxing Day test history.
Sam Konstas taps the Australian crest as he makes a remarkable 50 on debut! #AUSvIND | #MilestoneMoment | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/y1tp4rT9qG
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He was then later removed by Jadeja for 60 in the 20th over. Sam Konstas has replaced Nathan McSweeney for the remaining tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy after the latter failed to grab opportunities in the first three games.
Meanwhile Konstas proved himself after he scored a hundred in the practice game against India A and also smashed some hundreds in Shield Cricket.
Australia-India clash is one of the crucial encounters in ongoing WTC 2023-25 cycle and the ongoing fourth test is one of the most importance for both teams. A win at MCG will ensure at least a draw in the series. India need to win both the tests if they need to secure a place in the WTC finals.
Meanwhile Usman Khawaja who opened the innings along with Konstas, has also smashed 57 runs before being dismissed by Bumrah at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
During a change of ends, Virat Kohli intentionally marched towards the teenager and bumped shoulders forcing intervention from the umpires.
Earlier India dropped Shubman Gill for the Boxing day clash and recalling spinner Washington Sundar for the playing 11.
