India vs Australia 4th Test, LIVE Score Updates© AFP
India vs Australia 4th Test LIVE Updates: India pulled off a big surprise as Australia captain Pat Cummins opted to bat first after winning the toss on Thursday. While Australia had already announced their playing XI for the Boxing Day Test, India decided to drop Shubman Gill from the team. Instead, the tourists decided to add spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar to the team. Interesting times ahead. The series, meanwhile, is level 1-1, with both teams winning a game apiece before the third Test ended in a draw at Brisbane. (LIVE 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 LIVE Updates of the India vs Australia 4th Test, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 Boxing Day Test, straight from the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne:
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04:41 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 1: Konstas 4th Youngest Test Debutant For Australia
Sam Konstas becomes the 4th youngest Test debutant for Australia. Here’s how he stacks up against the others…
17y 239d: Ian Craig vs SA Melbourne 1953
18y 193d: Pat Cummins vs SA Joburg 2011
18y 232d: Tom Garrett vs Eng Melbourne 1877
19y 85d: Sam Konstas vs Ind Melbourne 2024
19y 96: Clem Hill vs Eng Lord’s 1896
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India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 1 Live: How The Two Teams Are Shaping Up
Here’s a look at the playing XIs of both the teams:
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
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04:34 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Australia Opt To Bat
Australia captain Pat Cummins have won the toss and opted to bat first. India make a big change in playing XI, with Shubman Gill being dropped in favour of an additional spinner who is Washington Sundar. Rohit Sharma, meanwhile, is set to open this time.
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India vs Australia 4th Test Live: India Look To Make It Hat-trick Of Wins
India have beaten Australia at the MCG over the last two visits, in 2018 and 2020. Will Rohit Sharma’s men make it 3 in 3 this time and take the crucial 2-1 lead in the 5-match series?
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India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 1 Live: Sam Konstas’ Big Debut
Australian rookie Sam Konstas is all set to make his debut at the ‘G’ in the Boxing Day Test against India. He has been keen to face India’s Jasprit Bumrah and this battle could shape up the Test. We are minutes away from the toss.
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India vs Australia 4th Test Live: A Look At MCG Wicket
Here’s a quick look at the pitch that will be used on Day 1 at MCG. Pacers are expected to be delighted seeing the amount of grass that is visible on the wicket this morning. What do you think?
Hello and good morning from Melbourne. We are 30 minutes away from toss and here’s the Day 1 pitch for the Boxing Day Test. #TeamIndia #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/toGMIACq42
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 25, 2024
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India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 1 Live: Focus On India’s Team Composition
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and Australia from the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Boxing Day Test is here and it is expected to be a cracker. India’s playing XI will be in the spotlight, especially with regards to skipper Rohit Sharma’s batting position. Ravindra Jadeja featured as the lone spinner in Brisbane but would that continue or Tanush Kotian will get to make this debut? We will find out as the toss takes place at 4:30 AM IST.
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