Sat Dec 28 01:57:07 UTC 2024: ## India’s Bumrah Stars as Australia Reach 311/6 on Day 1 in Melbourne
**Melbourne, Australia:** India’s star bowler Jasprit Bumrah spearheaded a strong fightback on Day 1 of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne, despite a strong Australian batting performance. At stumps, Australia reached a commanding 311/6, with Steve Smith (68*) and Pat Cummins (8*) unbeaten.
Debutant Sam Konstas provided the highlight for Australia, smashing a stunning 60 in a dream start to his Test career. He was one of three Australian batsmen to score fifties, alongside Usman Khawaja (57) and Marnus Labuschagne (72). Smith also contributed a crucial half-century. Despite the strong batting display, Bumrah proved a constant threat, taking 3 wickets for 75 runs and emerging as the pick of the Indian bowlers. Ravindra Jadeja also claimed a key wicket, dismissing Konstas. The match promises a thrilling conclusion.
First Piper 