Sam Konstas, making his Test debut for Australia, created history against India during the Boxing Day Test. At just 19 years old, he became the fourth-youngest player to debut for Australia, receiving his Baggy Green cap before the match began. Known for his aggressive batting style, Konstas entertained fans with his T20-like shots during the first session.

Despite a shaky start, the right-hander soon found his rhythm and began playing bold, flashy strokes against India's top bowlers. In the third over, he attempted a ramp shot against Jasprit Bumrah but missed. Unfazed, Konstas tried it again in the seventh over, this time connecting beautifully. He hit Bumrah for a boundary and a six off the first two balls, followed by another boundary later in the over.

With that six, Konstas achieved a rare feat: he became the first batsman since 2021 to hit a six off Bumrah in Test cricket. Before this, Bumrah had bowled 4,484 balls in Tests without being hit for a six. The last batsman to achieve this was Cameron Green, four years ago.

Konstas reached his half-century in just 52 balls and is now aiming for a century on debut. If he succeeds, he’ll join an elite group of Australian players, including Michael Clarke, who scored centuries in their debut matches against India.

India’s Batting Order Changes

India made adjustments to their batting lineup for this match. Captain Rohit Sharma will open the innings, returning to his usual role after batting in the middle order during the second and third Tests. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill has been dropped, and Washington Sundar has been brought in as an all-rounder. Sundar also played in the first Test of the series in Perth.