Sam Konstas Joins Adam Gilchrist In A Rare List After Boxing Day Test Heroics At MCG 

Sam Konstas Joins Elite List (Source: AP Photos)

The Australian fans are receiving their Christmas gift a day after the festival. The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground is hosting the Boxing Day Test match between India and Australia and showing their dominance again on the big stage. The day becomes more special for debutant Sam Konstas as he made his Test debut, adding a little twist. The young opener unlocked a milestone in his debut match.

As Sam Konstan marked his Test debut in the ongoing Test match, he scored an exceptional half-century while opening the inning. With that, he becomes the third Australian player to score the fastest half-century on Test debut for the Aussies.

Incredible Record On Debut

On the iconic Boxing Day Test, the Melbourne crowd witnessed a thrilling debut of young Australian opener Sam Konstas. The teenage Australian batting sensation lit up the stage with an incredible half-century in just 52 deliveries. With that, he became only third Australian batter to score the fastest half-century on his Test debut joining Adam Gilchrist and Ashton Agar on the list.

Coming to open the innings with Usman Khwaja, Konstas exuded confidence from the very first delivery, putting pressure on the Indian bowlers. With powerful shots against players like Bumrah and Siraj, he showcased dominance. 

His relentless attack culminated in a stunning half-century in the 14th over. After securing two runs against Mohammad Siraj, he unlocked his half-century on his Test debut and unlocked an incredible milestone in his career.

Fastest Half-Centuries On Test Debut For Australia

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India’s Wicket Hunt Pays Off

Following the frustrating draw in Brisbane, India and Australia squared off again in Melbourne for the ongoing fourth Test match of the series. After opting to bat first, the Australian side came out with their blazing dominance. As the Indian bowlers were sweating hard to get the first breakthrough, Jadeja secured the scalp.

After an amazing innings, Konstas departed playing a solid innings of 60 runs in 65 deliveries. Khwaja is on the creaze scoring 28 runs in 51 balls and Marnus Labuschagne joined him. In the 20th over, Australia is 89/1.

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