India vs Australia 4th Test Day 1 LIVE Score Updates: Jasprit Bumrah Ends India’s ‘Head’Ache, Australia Lose 4th Wicket | Cricket News

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: OUT

OUT!!!! 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. 

AUS 240/4 (66.3 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: OUT

OUT!!! 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. 

AUS 237/3 (65.1 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Smith nears 50

FOUR!!! 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. 

AUS 233/2 (64 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: Maiden over

Akash 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. 

AUS 221/2 (61 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: 9 runs off the over

Runs 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. 

AUS 208/2 (58 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: India lose another review

AHHH!!! 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. 

AUS 197/2 (56.2 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: 7 runs off the over

Marnus 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. 

AUS 197/2 (56 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Labuschagne hits 50

FIFTY!!! Marnus Labuschagne takes a double off Akash Deep’s delivery and completes his half-century. It is his 22nd half-century for Australia in the longest format and he brings it up in 114 balls. Labuschagne is in fiery form today and taking on every Indian bowler. He is comfortably playing his shots and forming a terrific partnership with Steve Smith. 

AUS 190/2 (55 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: 3rd session begins

Hello 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!!! 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Tea Break

This 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! 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Rohit changes strategy

As 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. 

AUS 176/2 (53 overs)

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Day 2, Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! 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.

AUS 165/2 (50 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Maiden Over

After 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. 

AUS 155/2 (47 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: OUT

OUT!!!! 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. 

AUS 154/2 (44.1 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: 3 runs off the overs

The 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. 

AUS 146/1 (42 overs)

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 1 Live: Still No Sundar But Jadeja Returns

A 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?

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. 

AUS 138/1 (38 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: 2 runs off the over

As 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. 

AUS 136/1 (36 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Khawaja hits 50

FIFTY!!! Usman Khawaja hits a boundary off Akash Deep’s delivery and completes his half-century. It is his 27th half-century for Australia in the longest format and he brings it up in 101 balls. The partnership between Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne is keeping Australia in the dominating position as India completely look clueless. They need to scalp a wicket at the earliest. 

AUS 127/1 (33.4 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Siraj hits Labuschagne at wrong spot

India 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. 

AUS 119/1 (33 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Labuschagne survives close-call

WOAHHH!!! 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!

AUS 116/1 (30.1 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: FOUR, Khawaja nears 50

FOUR!!!! 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. 

AUS 116/1 (29.1 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Three maidens in a row

WOW!!! 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. 

AUS 112/1 (28 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Maiden Over

Akash 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. 

AUS 112/1 (26 over)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: 2nd session begins

Hello 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!!! 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Lunch

This 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! 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Rohit turns to Bumrah again

After 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. 

AUS 103/1 (23 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: 11 runs off the over

Despite 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. 

AUS 103/1 (22 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: OUT

OUT!!!! 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. 

AUS 89/1 (19.2 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: Rohit opts for Plan B

After the pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep fail to provide India a breakthrough, skipper Rohit Sharma turns to spinner Ravindra Jadeja. In his first over, Jadeja concedes five runs, which include a terrific boundary from Usman Khawaja. The duo of Khawaja and Sam Konstas is creating a lot of trouble for India. 

AUS 83/0 (16 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live: India eye wickets

As the Australian openers Usman Khawaja and Sam Konstas are confident in their approach and strong taking their side ahead in the game, the Indian bowlers are desperate for a breakthrough. India skipper Rohit Sharma all his three pacers and they are unable to scalp a wicket. In the previous over of Akash Deep, the Australian duo scores one run. 

AUS 78/0 (15 overs)

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: FIFTY For Sam Konstas

Sam Konstas continues to march on 6th gear and completes his half-century in just 52 balls. A brilliant counter-attacking knock from the Australian debutant as Indian bowlers look out of ideas. This is a big test of Rohit Sharma’s captaincy as the wait for the first wicket continues.

IND vs AUS 4th Test Live: What Happened Between Konstas And Kohli

Virat Kohli seems to be thinking out of the box to get under Sam Konstas’ skin. A look at the incident.

Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas exchanged a heated moment on the MCG. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/QL13nZ9IGI

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India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Konstas Inching Closer To His Fifty

Some stunning visuals from the middle as Sam Konstas manages to extract 16 runs from Jasprit Bumrah’s over, with the help of 2 fours and a six. India are struggling to contain the explosive Aussie opener at the moment. Need a change of plan.

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Sam Konstas Playing T20 Cricket

Despite being a debutant, Sam Konstas doesn’t seem to be fearing anyone. The rookie batter is advancing down the track and taking the bowlers on with little hesitation. A brief clash with Siraj and Kohli also seen on the pitch. It’s turning out to be quite an eventful first session.

IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 1 Live: Konstas Stands Tall Against Bumrah

The 19-year-old Australian debutant’s creative style to counter Jasprit Bumrah has reaped its rewards so far. Not the finest of starts from the Indian pace duo as Australia muster up 37 runs from the first 9 overs of the Boxing Day Test. It’s time for a short drinks break in the middle. 

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Konstas Gets Creative, Smashes Bumrah

Sam Konstas begins the 7th over of the match by hitting 10 runs off Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling. Two scoop shots – one customary and the other reverse – to hit a 4 and 6 respectively. The Australia opener tries another reverse-scoop again on the 5th delivery and manages to add 4 more runs to his and Australia’s total. This must rattle Bumrah.

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: India’s Wicket-Hunt Continues

No success for the Indian duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj yet while 6 overs have gone. Another strong LBW appeal by Siraj but turned down by the umpire this time as well. No DRS taken. Konstas advances down the track to smash Siraj but makes no connection with the ball, gets a few words from the India pacer.