Konstas on the attack against Bumrah
December 26, 2024 05:45Aus 37-0 (9 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
Khawaja will stick to his game plan of playing the conventional shots. He rocks back to pull Siraj through midwicket for three runs and Konstas runs down the track but inside edges it on to his pads before taking one next ball.
'This is like T20 cricket but entertaining' says Sunil Gavaskar on commentary referring to Konstas' approach.
Khawaja guides the last ball past the gully fielder for a couple of runs.
Bumrah to bowl his fifth over. The first ball swings into Konstas as the right-hander is struck high on the pads and the leg before shout is turned down.
The next ball is full and swings away this time as Konstas looks to defend but gets the edge which falls just short of Virat Kohli at second slip, who dives to his right to stop the ball on the half-volley.
Konstas is hit on the pads as he gets a leg bye before Khawaja is beaten on the outside edge as Siraj gets the ball to move away.
The last ball is overpitched as Khawaja plays a nice flick through square leg for a four.
Australia have made a good start as they reach 37 for no loss in nine overs at the first drinks break.
Konstas has stroked 20 from 32 balls, while Khawaja has looked solid on 16.
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