Top order shines; Aus 311/6 at stumps

December 26, 2024 12:36

Steve Smith celebrates his fifty.

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

Bumrah beats Cummins on the inside edge with the big inswinger which strikes him on the pads but the leg before shout is turned down.

The next ball again hits Cummins on the pads but it rolls towards qure leg for a couple of runs followed by a single and Smith keeps out the last three balls.

Akash Dep to bowl the final over of the day. The first ball is way down the leg side as Cummins misses the glance and the same next ball.

Cummins gets a thick outside edge off the fourth ball which flies past the slips for a four before he takes a single next ball.

There is still time left for one more over as Bumrah continues. Cummins leaves the first ball and watchfully blocks the next followed by another leave.

Bumrah oversteps to concede a no-ball before he clips a low full toss past square leg for two runs.

Australia finish on a strong 311/9 in 86 overs at stumps on the opening day at MCG.

Smith boosted Australia in the final session, stroking a fine knock of 68 not out from 111 balls, while Cummins made eight.

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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