Smith hits 68; Aus 311/6 at stumps

December 26, 2024 12:58

Aus 311-6 (86 ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Australia's top four batters hit fifties to put the hosts in control against India on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at MCG on Thursday.

Debutant Sam Konstas (60) sparked the home team's charge with a scintillating half-century, marking a dream debut with some stunning strokes.

Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72), and Steve Smith (68 not out) all contributed with fifties on a good batting surface.

The peerless Jasprit Bumrah (3/75) was expectedly the pick of the bowlers for India.

After an uncharacteristically quiet first session -- during which Konstas took the attack to the Indian pacer with a barrage of boundaries and sixes, Bumrah returned to his best, picking up three crucial wickets, including the scalps of Travis Head (0) and Mitchell Marsh (4) in quick succession.

Australia batted positively to score 135 runs in 33 overs in the post-tea session at more than four per over, but India kept themselves afloat with four wickets.

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