Smith's 140, late flurry of wickets push India on the back foot
After Australia finished on 474, India fought back with a century stand between Jaiswal and Kohli before they lost three wickets late on the second day
25/12Stumps
4th Test, India tour of Australia at Melbourne, Dec 26-30 2024
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![India]( "India")
164/5 * (46 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.56
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
27/0 (2.7)
25/12Stumps
4th Test, India tour of Australia at Melbourne, Dec 26-30 2024
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![India]( "India")
164/5 * (46 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.56
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
27/0 (2.7)
Day 2
Day 1
Konstas' debut, Bumrah's riposte highlight Boxing Day
Bumrah had a significant say with three wickets although it was Australia who edged the honours with their top four all passing fifty
Others
Steven Smith hits a new high, Rohit Sharma falls to a new low
Stats highlights from the second day's play of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne
Finch: Selectors may have to 'cherry pick' Hazlewood's Tests
The quick bowler has been ruled out of the India with his second injury in two matches
Konstas arrives at the Test arena like a supernova
Neither a new-ball spell from Jasprit Bumrah nor a confrontation with Virat Kohli could faze the young debutant
Konstas on taking on Bumrah: 'That's the beauty of being young and a bit naive'
Konstas thought Kohli bumping into him was an accident but he said he enjoyed India coming at him: "It got heated at times, just feel like that brings the best out of me"
Kohli fined 20% of match fees after heated altercation with Konstas at MCG
Konstas later brushed the incident aside, but Ricky Ponting said on commentary that Kohli "instigated that confrontation"
Teenager Konstas takes Bumrah for record 18 runs in an over
Stats highlights from the first day's play at the MCG
India grateful for Bumrah again after lopsided selection
Opting for increased batting insurance is placing a greater workload on India's MVP - and Jasprit Bumrah is still delivering
Gill not dropped, 'just unfortunate' says India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar
The India batter had made scores of 31, 28 and 1 in his three innings in Adelaide and Brisbane
Smith finds his old self and Cummins finds a new batting spot
"You've got to have a bit of trust in what you're trying to do," Smith says after scoring his 34th Test century on a heady day for Australia
Instinctive, imaginative, fleeting: Pant's Australian summer of 2024
The wicketkeeper-batter is capable of unbelievable things when he's at the crease but hasn't stayed there for long enough on this tour
Cummins wants Konstas to play like 'you're a kid in the backyard' on Boxing Day debut
The 19-year old will be making his debut in front of what could be more than 90,000 spectators on a sweltering Melbourne day
Kohli's spell of hell at the MCG
At the same MCG where, two years ago, 90.293 people had cheered for Kohli, this Boxing Day Test has panned out very differently
MCG pitch to have 'pace, bounce and excitement', but what about runs?
The Australians know what they are in for at the MCG, but India may be a little shocked by what they see compared to what they remember
Should India opt for bowling depth over batting insurance at the MCG?
Not so long ago they used to go in with five frontline bowling options and trust the batters to put the runs on the board. That's not been the case in Australia
Rohit doesn't want to 'complicate too many things' for Gill and Jaiswal
The India captain emphasised that the team management doesn't want to tamper with the batters' mindsets
Will Konstas put an end to Australia's musical chairs at the top?
Australia have not found a replacement for Warner yet in Tests, and it's not necessary the gap will be filled soon
Shami ruled out of remaining two Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tests
His left knee has minor swelling due to increased joint loading from his bowling workload
Konstas looks 19, behaves 30, and is unfazed about a Test debut at the MCG
His temperament is his greatest gift, and both Sam Konstas and his friends expect him to profit from it if he makes his Test debut come Boxing Day
Tanush Kotian to join India's Test squad as Ashwin's replacement
Mumbai allrounder was part of the India A tour to Australia before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy began
Rohit, Akash Deep hit in MCG nets, but 'no major concerns'
Rohit was struck on the knee while attempting to play a pull shot and had to be attended by the physio
Bumrah at one end, Ilford Seconds at the other?
Not since the days of Richard Hadlee has one fast bowler carried an attack like Bumrah has in this Border-Gavaskar series. At 1-1, it's time for India's other bowlers to step up
Gill needs to show his substance outside Asia to prove his worth
India's No. 3 has a highest score of 36 outside Asia over the last three years and has shown a habit of throwing his wicket away after great starts
Konstas' MCG debut confirmed, Head faces a fitness test
Konstas will become the fourth-youngest Australian to play Test cricket while Head is battling a minor quad strain but the coach is confident he will play
India, Australia look to iron out flaws to edge ahead in high-octane series
Australia will have all eyes on their new opener Konstas, and India would want more support for their star bowler Bumrah
