NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah offered India with a vital breakthrough on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Grounddismissing Usman Khawaja throughout the second session on Thursday.
Australia had dominated the morning session, with debutant Sam Konstas dazzling with a quickfire 60 off 65 balls. His attacking innings propelled the hosts to 112 for 1 at lunch, leaving India trying to find solutions. After Konstas’ dismissal, Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne added 65 runs for the second wicket, irritating the Indian assault and solidifying Australia’s sturdy begin.
Scorecard: India vs Australia, 4th Test
Bumrah struck with the first ball of a brand new spell, eradicating Khawaja for 57. The veteran opener, who had hit six boundaries throughout his composed 121-ball knock, misjudged a pull shot on a size supply, toe-ending it to KL Rahul at quick mid-wicket. The dismissal left Australia at 154 for two.
This marked the fifth time in six innings that Bumrah has dismissed Khawaja in the ongoing collection. Across 87 deliveries bowled to Khawaja, Bumrah has conceded solely 24 runs whereas claiming his wicket 5 times. The sole exception was the second innings of the first Test in Perth, the place Mohammed Siraj claimed Khawaja’s scalp.
Khawaja vs Bumrah this collection
- Six innings
- 87 balls
- 24 runs
- Five dismissals
Bumrah’s wicket got here at a important second for India, who endured a dominant begin by Australia. With Khawaja gone, the guests hope to claw their approach again into the sport as the day progresses.
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