Konstas smashes fifty on debut!
December 26, 2024 06:32Aus 86-0 (18 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
India make a change as spinner Ravindra Jadeja replaces Siraj, who bowled seven overs for 34 runs in his first spell.
The first ball is pitched up as Khawaja defends before he pulls the next behind square for a boundary.
The left-hander blocks the next two before pushing the fifth ball off the backfoot into the covers for one. Konstas watchfully blocks the last ball off the backfoot.
Another drinks break in the morning session considering the heat and humidity.
Khawaja watchfully plays out a maiden over from Akash Deep, only the fourth maiden over of the session.
In the next over, Jadeja has a confident shout for LBW turned down against Konstas.
The ball looks to be sliding down as India not opting for the review having already lost one.
Singles off the next three balls as Australia continue to keep the scoreboard moving along.
India have managed to get back some control with nine runs coming from the last four overs.