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December 26, 2024

Aus 6-0 (4 ovs) vs India | Scorecard

A huge moment for Konstas, 19, as he nudges Bumrah's second ball off his pads for a couple of runs through square leg to get off the mark in Test cricket.

The next ball shapes into the right-hander as he blocks it with a straight bat back to Bumrah followed by a leave.

Outrageous from Konstas as he attempts the reverse ramp shot off Bumrah but fails to get bat on it. Smiles all around as Bumrah and the non-striker Khawaja are surprised by the choice of shot.

The last ball moves away as Konstas is beaten on the outside edge.

Siraj from the other end. The ball shapes back into Khawaja, who is struck on the pads but the confident shout for leg before is turned down by umpire Michael Gough.

India have a quick chat amongst themselves before captain Rohit takes the review.

Khawaja was a long way down the track. The ball has struck in line but is going over the stumps as India lose their first review.

India might have thought they would have got the benefit of umpire's call and not lose the review but the ball is bouncing over.

The next ball slants away as Khawaja leaves and ignores the next which is down the leg side.

Siraj again drifts on the pads as Khawaja glances it fine for a boundary to get off the mark and blocks the last ball.
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