India vs Australia 4th Test Day 1 LIVE Score Updates: Konstas hits Bumrah for reverse scoop six

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

No success yet for the Indian duo Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, although six overs have already passed. Another strong LBW appeal from Siraj, but this time too it was rejected by the referee. No DRS taken. Konstas storms down the track to smash Siraj but fails to make contact with the ball and receives a few words from the Indian pacer.

India vs Australia 4th Test: DRS is restricted early by India

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

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

Some fascinating footage from the middle as Sam Konstas attempts a reverse scoop against Jasprit Bumrah. A little reaction from the Indian pacer was also seen as Australia scored the first few runs on the board.

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

Mohammed Siraj also starts with a first over, which causes big problems for the left-hander Usman Khawaja. There are no runs on the board from Australia yet.

India vs Australia 4th Test live: Maiden Over by Jasprit Bumrah

First of all, a virgin by Jasprit Bumrah. Sam Konstas took the shot and failed to get his racket on the ball on any of the six ball throws. A nervous start for the 19-year-old Australian debutant as Bumrah makes the expectations clear.

India vs Australia 4th Test live: We are on the move!

Jasprit Bumrah starts India’s attack with the ball while Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja open the batting line-up for Australia at the MCG. Exciting times lie ahead of us.

India vs Australia 4th Test live: MCG Pitch Report

Sunil Gavaskar and Mark Nicholas with the pitch report: “The heavy roller does its part on the surface. There is a lot of grass on the surface, Day 1 of the pitch, there will be a lot of grass in it for the bowlers. When the sun goes down.” 7 mm of grass on the surface becomes lighter. The first few hours will be a real challenge for the clubs.

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

Harsha Bhogle is not entirely confident with Team India’s starting XI.

“I hope it goes well, but I feel a little uncomfortable with this team. Jadeja at 6, Nitish at 7 and Washington at 8 appear to be a long lower middle order, but effectively Nitish is preferred to Gill as a batsman by 5 bowlers. “Fingers crossed,” he posted on X.

I hope things go well, but I feel a little uncomfortable with this team. Jadeja at 6, Nitish at 7 and Washington at 8 appear to be a long lower middle order, but effectively Nitish is preferred to Gill as a batsman by 5 bowlers. Fingers crossed

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 25, 2024

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 1: Konsta’s fourth youngest Test debutant for Australia

Sam Konstas becomes the fourth youngest Test debutant for Australia. Here’s how it compares to the others…

17 years 239 days: Ian Craig v SA Melbourne 1953

18 years 193 days: Pat Cummins vs SA Joburg 2011

18 years 232 days: Tom Garrett vs Eng Melbourne 1877

19 years 85 days: Sam Konstas vs. Ind Melbourne 2024

19 years 96: Clem Hill v Eng Lord’s 1896

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 1 live: How the two teams are developing

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

Australia plays with 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

Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first. India makes a big change in the starting XI by dropping Shubman Gill in favor of an additional spinner namely Washington Sundar. Rohit Sharma is expected to open this time.

India vs Australia 4th Test live: India aims to complete a hat-trick of wins

India have beaten Australia on their last two visits to the MCG, in 2018 and 2020. Can Rohit Sharma’s men manage a 3-3 win this time and take a 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 ‘G’ debut in the Boxing Day Test against India. He was keen to face India’s Jasprit Bumrah and this fight could shape the Test. We are only a few minutes away from the litter.

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

Here’s a quick look at the pitch in use on day one at MCG. The pacers are expected to be pleased when they see the amount of grass visible on the wicket this morning. What do you think?

Hello and good morning from Melbourne. We’re still 30 minutes away from the throw and here is the Day 1 pitch for the Boxing Day Test. #TeamIndia #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/toGMIACq42

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 25, 2024

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 1 Live: Focus on India’s team composition

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of day one of the 4th Test between India and Australia from the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Boxing Day Test is here and it is expected to be a cracker. India’s playing XI will be in the spotlight, especially with regards to captain Rohit Sharma’s batting position. Ravindra Jadeja was the only spinner in Brisbane, but would it stay that way or will Tanush Kotian make that debut? We will find out when the toss takes place at 4:30 am IST.