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4th Test: Top-order Smash Fifties As Aus Post 311/6 Despite Bumrah’s 3-75 (Lead)
But Bumrah didn’t have a great start, thanks to teenaged Sam Konstas showing the adventurousness of youth by unfurling his ramp shots and taking down the lethal Bumrah in a way no one ever thought would happen. Though Konstas’ fun ended at 60 and was given a standing ovation by 87,242 fans, Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72) and Steve Smith (68 not out) ensured Australia ended day one in a strong position.
The top four batters getting fifties for Australia at the iconic venue was the first instance of this happening for the hosts’ since the Rawalpindi Test on the 2022 tour of Pakistan. The first 1.5 hours of the day belonged to debutant Konstas, who became Australia’s fourth-youngest men's Test player, as he exploded in an ebullient and extraordinary way to hit one of the best debut knocks in a Boxing Day Test.
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- 06 Feb 2021 04:31