India vs Australia 4th Test Highlights: Jasprit Bumrah showed his prowess again as India bounced back on Day 1 of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne. At Stumps, Australia's score read 311/6 with Steve Smith (68*) and Pat Cummins (8*) standing unbeaten at the crease. 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. (SCORECARD)
Australia Playing XI: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
India Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep
Here are the Highlights of the India vs Australia 4th Test, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 Boxing Day Test, straight from the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne:
- 12:19 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: OUTOUT!!! Akash Deep joins the party in style and he strikes with the new ball and dismisses Alex Carey for 31. Akash comes round the wicket and hits the back of a length spot, gets the ball to straighten and kick up, Carey is left fending for the ball and he gloves it behind and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant does the rest. Sixth wicket gone for Australia.
- 12:04 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Smith-Carey solidThe duo of Steve Smith and Alex Carey is standing solid and taking Australia ahead in the game. This partnership is proving to be a game changer for Australia. In the previous over of Nitish Kumar Reddy, the duo scores three runs as India continue to look for wickets.
- 11:50 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Injury scare for Bumrah?WOAHH!!!! This can be a bit disappointing and heartbreaking for India. During the drinks break, India star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was seen standing around the team physio. The medical staff then started working on Bumrah's calf, indicating an injury scare. At this stage, India cannot afford to lose a player like Bumrah at this stage of the series.
- 11:42 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Australia gain momentum againDespite losing wickets in a quick succession, Australia have again gained the momentum. After the dismissal of Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith has been joined by Alex Carey and both the batters are forming a good partnership. In the previous over of Washington Sundar, Carey opens his arms and hammers a maximum. Before that, Smith also hit a six off Mohammed Siraj. This partnership can turn the game again.
- 11:21 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: OUTOUT!!! Half of the Australian has been sent back to the dugout as Jasprit Bumrah strikes again and dismisses Mitchell Marsh for four. Marsh looks to play a defensive shot off Bumrah's shortish length delivery. However, the ball touches the edge of the bat and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant makes no mistake and takes a stunning catch behind the stumps. Australia are five down and have lost three wickets for just nine runs.
- 11:08 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: OUTOUT!!!! WOAHHHHH!!!! The biggest breakthrough of the day is here as Jasprit Bumrah cleans up Tavis Head for duck. The biggest nemesis of India, who has been in a terrific form in the series, departs without opening his run tally today. Facing a back of the length delivery, Head decides to leave the ball but it rattles up the stumps. Biggest "Head"ache is gone for India as Australia lose fourth wicket.
- 11:04 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: OUTOUT!!! Washington Sundar, You Beauty!!!!!! The spin all-rounder rises to the occasion and provides India with a massive breakthrough. This time, Sundar dismisses Marnus Labuschagne for 72. Labuschagne uses his feet and Washington Sundar bowls this one slow through the air outside off and drags his length back a bit. Labuschagne is not quite to the pitch of it but still goes for an expansive shot. Ends up getting it off the bottom half of the bat. Kohli at mid-off leaps to pouch it safely. Third wicket gone for Australia.
- 10:50 (IST)IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Smith nears 50FOUR!!! Steve Smith hits a brilliant boundary off Washington Sundar's delivery. Smith comes down the track, gets close to the pitch of it, and drills it past mid-off. The ball races to the fence like a tracer bullet. With this, Smith has also breached the 40-run mark and inching closer towards his half-century.
- 10:40 (IST)IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Maiden overAkash Deep gives a bit of relief to Team India as he bowls a maiden over and controls the flow of runs. Australian batters are being ruthless in their approach and quickly stealing runs from India. The partnership between Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith is keeping the hosts in a comfortable position.
- 10:36 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: 9 runs off the overRuns have started to flow from Australia's bat as the Indian bowling lineup look completely clueless. In the previous over of Ravindra Jadeja, the duo of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith continue their fiery performance and steal nine runs. This include two back-to-back boundaries from Smith. India need to scalp a wicket at the earliest.
- 10:30 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: India lose another reviewAHHH!!! This is frustrating now for both skipper Rohit Sharma and the fans as India lose their second DRS review. India appeal for LBW after Akash Deep strikes onto the pads of Steve Smith but the on-field umpire signals not out. After much coaxing from Akash, Team India opts for DRS but it shows that the ball was clearly missing the wicket. Resulting which, India lose their second DRS.
- 10:21 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: 7 runs off the overMarnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith continue to create trouble for the India bowlers with their fiery batting performance. In the previous over of Ravindra Jadeja, the duo scores seven runs, which include a boundary from Labuschagne. Good batting from two-down Australia.
- 10:03 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: 3rd session beginsHello and welcome to the third session on Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. Before going for Tea Break, Australia's score read 176/2 in 53 overs with Marnus Labuschagne (44*) and Steve Smith (10*) standing unbeaten at the crease. In this session, Labuschagne will look to complete his half-century and take Australia towards a good total. Smith is also looking in good touch and will be looking to fight his lean patch. On the other hand, the visitors are aiming to bundle out Australia at the earliest. Let's Play!!!
- 09:46 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Tea BreakThis marks the end of the second session on Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. At Tea, Australia's score read 176/2 in 53 overs with Marnus Labuschagne (44*) and Steve Smith (10*) standing unbeaten at the crease. In the second session, Usman Khawaja completed his half-century before getting dismissed Jasprit Bumrah for 57. Khawaja stitched an important partnership with Labuschagne as Australia continue to dominate. We will be right back after the break!
- 09:45 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Rohit changes strategyAs India are desperate for the third wicket, India skipper Rohit Sharma introduces spin all-rounder Washington Sundar into the attack. In his previous over, Sundar leaks five runs which include a brilliant boundary from Marnus Labuschagne.
- 09:37 (IST)IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: FOURFOUR!!! After assessing the situation for a while, Steve Smith opens his arms and hits a terrific boundary off Ravindra Jadeja's delivery. Smith turns out to be lucky as he tries to go for a pull shot but fails to time it properly. However, the ball goes to Mohammed Siraj, who fumbles in the field and it goes for a boundary. On the other hand, Marnus Labuschagne is also batting at 38 and inching closer towards his fifty.
- 09:25 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Maiden OverAfter losing the wicket of Usman Khawaja, the Australians have gone on the backfoot. Marnus Labuschagne has now been joined by Steve Smith at the crease for two-down Australia. The duo is now carefully moving ahead as one more dismissal can turn the momentum of the game. The previous over by Jasprit Bumrah also goes for a maiden.
- 09:13 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: OUTOUT!!!! AND JASPRIT BUMRAH HAS DONE IT!!!! India's biggest asset once again shows his true worth and provides the visitors with their second breakthrough. This time, Bumrah dismisses the dangerous Usman Khawaja for 57. Khawaj goes for a pull shot on Bumrah's short length delivery but fails to time it as the ball goes straight into the hands of KL Rahul at short mid-wicket. Such a surprise dismissal as both Bumrah and Rahul are in disbelief. Second wicket gone for Australia.
- 09:04 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: 3 runs off the oversThe duo of Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne is playing some good cricket and keeping the momentum on Australia's side. They are regularly rotating the strike and also stealing some boundaries. In the previous over of Ravindra Jadeja, the duo scores three runs as India continue to hunt wickets.
- 08:52 (IST)India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 1 Live: Still No Sundar But Jadeja ReturnsA rather strange call from skipper Rohit Sharma to not introduce Washington Sundar to the team while Ravindra Jadeja has returned to bowl for the second time. Another bold call by Rohit but can Jadeja provide India a second breakthrough?
- 08:42 (IST)India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Could Nitish Reddy Give India Breakthrough?The partnership between Khawaja and Labuschagne set to touch the 50-run mark as India struggle for wickets in the second session as well. Rohit Sharma has taken a big gamble by bringing on Nitish Kumar Reddy, a player who hasn't done as well with the ball as he has with the bat.
- 08:35 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: 2 runs off the overAs his regular pace attack falters against Australia's strong batting line-up, India skipper Rohit Sharma hands over the ball to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. In his first over, Reddy leaks only two runs as India are eager to get a wicket. The duo of Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne is comfortably taking Australia ahead in the game.
- 08:20 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Siraj hits Labuschagne at wrong spotIndia skipper Rohit Sharma calls pacer Mohammed Siraj back into the attack after a brief hiatus. On this very first delivery, Siraj bowls a bouncer and hits Marnus Labuschagne at the wrong spot. Labuschagne writhers in pain as the medical staff rushes on the ground to check on him. The match gets halted for a while and then resumes. In his over, Siraj did not concede a single run.
- 08:12 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Labuschagne survives close-callWOAHHH!!! Jasprit Bumrah was about to provide India with their second wicket but luck favoured Marnus Labuschagne. A length ball shaping in from outside off and straightening a touch after landing, also kept a shade low. Labuschagne tries to play a defensive shot but the ball hits the edge and looks like a catch. However, it falls short in front of Virat Kohli, who was placed at the second slip. Hard luck for Bumrah!
- 08:07 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: FOUR, Khawaja nears 50FOUR!!!! After playing four maiden overs in a row, Usman Khawaja roars with a terrific boundary off Akash Deep. A shortish delivery outside off, comes at a good height to Khawaja. He stands tall and pulls it with aplomb over mid-wicket to get the desired result. With this, Khawaja has breached the 40-run mark and inching closer towards his half-century.
- 07:57 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Three maidens in a rowWOW!!! Despite holding a good momentum, Australian batters are showing a cautious approach against India's pace attack in this session. So far, three overs have been bowled and all of them went maiden. India skipper Rohit Sharma always relies on his premium pacer Jasprit Bumrah as India are hungry for their second wicket.
- 07:50 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Maiden OverAkash Deep gives a sigh of relief to India as he bowls a maiden in the first over of the second session. Rohit Sharma and co are desperately waiting for their second breakthrough as this match is a big test for the skipper. However, the duo of Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne are confident in their approach and not giving any chance to the Indian bowlers.
- 07:42 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: 2nd session beginsHello and welcome to the second session on Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. Before going for Lunch, Australia's score read 112/1 in 25 overs with Usman Khawaja (38*) and Marnus Labuschagne (12*) standing unbeaten at the crease. In this session, the duo of Khawaja and Labuschagne will look to take their partnership as deep as they can and add some valuable runs to Australia's total. On the other hand, Akash Deep will be bowling the first over of the session for India. Let's play!!!
- 07:03 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: LunchThis marks the end of the first session on Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. At Lunch, Australia's score read 112/1 in 25 overs with Usman Khawaja (38*) and Marnus Labuschagne (12*) standing unbeaten at the crease. In the first session, Australia got a terrific star as the 19-year-old Sam Konstas hammered 60 runs before getting dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja. We will be right back after the break!
- 06:57 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Rohit turns to Bumrah againAfter giving a short break, India skipper Rohit Sharma turns back to his premium pacer Jasprit Bumrah as the visitors are hungry for another wicket. In his previous over, Bumrah bowls a maiden and controls the run flow. However, the duo of Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne is also looking in good touch and India cannot afford another solid partnership from the hosts.
- 06:50 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: 11 runs off the overDespite the dismissal of Sam Konstas for 60, Australia are still having a good momentum as the batters are confidently dealing in boundaries. Usman Khawaja has been joined by Marnus Labuschagne at the crease and in the previous over of Ravindra Jadeja, the duo scores 11 runs. This include two back-to-back boundaries from Labuschagne.
- 06:41 (IST)IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: OUTOUT!!!! Finally!!! Skipper Rohit Sharma's plan works and India get their first wicket. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja stands on the expectations of the fans and dismisses the dangerous, young debutant Sam Konstas for 60. Jadeja strikes directly onto the pads of Konstas as the on-field umpire wastes no time and signals LBW out. The Australian batter did not even opt for a DRS and walked back to the dugout. First wicket gone for Australia.
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